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Beyond the Blueprint - Better Healthtech By Design

Beyond the Blueprint - Better Healthtech By Design

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 Redefining Healthcare Through Design Thinking Dialogues with clinicians & HIT professionals, clinical leadership, and industry innovators on integrating healthcare design into technology deployments to tackle complexity, drive innovation, improve patient care, & foment transformative change.2025 Biological Sciences Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Science
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  • EP42 - Why RTLS Is Core Infrastructure in Healthcare - Todd Frantz, Ali Youssef, Paul Zieske

    EP42 - Why RTLS Is Core Infrastructure in Healthcare - Todd Frantz, Ali Youssef, Paul Zieske
    Dec 29 2025
    In this episode we're joined by Todd Frantz (AdventHealth), Ali Youssef (Henry Ford Health), and Paul Zieske (Why Where Matters) to explore how next-gen real-time location systems are reshaping care delivery. Together, we dive into the evolution from dots-on-a-map asset tracking to intelligent platforms that drive staff safety, streamline workflows, and generate high-fidelity data for AI. From ED duress alerts to ambient analytics and digital wayfinding, this conversation is a roadmap for health leaders rethinking how hospitals move, sense, and respond in real time. Whether you're planning a new facility or optimizing frontline operations, this episode will change how you think about RTLS—and why it belongs at the center of your infrastructure strategy. Key Takeaways RTLS 2.0 goes beyond asset tracking—it integrates workflow, staffing, and safety data for real-time decision-making.Hospitals lose thousands of staff hours each year searching for equipment, impacting patient care and satisfaction.Successful RTLS adoption requires cultural alignment, transparency, and trust—not just technology deployment.Staff duress alerts and par level management are delivering fast wins and improving frontline safety.Enterprise-wide RTLS platforms unlock more value than siloed deployments—especially when integrated with EHRs and facility systems.High-fidelity location data is foundational for AI-driven insights, workflow automation, and digital twins.The ROI of RTLS includes reduced burnout, improved patient flow, equipment utilization, and faster care team coordination.Integration remains a challenge—vendors must support open standards and shared APIs to break down data silos.RTLS should be treated like core infrastructure—designed into new buildings, not bolted on after.Emerging tech like computer vision will extend RTLS into human activity recognition, situational awareness, and predictive care. Episode Highlights 00:00 | Why RTLS Adoption Starts with Trust, Not Tech 01:53 | Welcome to Beyond the Blueprint 02:30 | From Dots on a Map to Real-Time Intelligence 03:09 | Meet the Panel: AdventHealth, Henry Ford, and Why Where Matters 04:00 | Is RTLS Now Core Infrastructure? 05:09 | The Hidden Costs of Outdated RTLS Platforms 06:02 | Workflow Integration and the Role of Location Data in AI 07:17 | Where Hospitals Miss Safety & Workflow Red Flags 08:14 | Real-Time Context and Robotics Integration 09:00 | The Chessboard Effect: Duress Alerts as a Point of Entry 10:00 | Are Enterprise Standards Emerging Across IDNs? 11:16 | Choosing the Right Tool for the Right Workflow 12:00 | Intelligent Lighting and Digital Front Doors 13:00 | Open Epic and the Rise of Indoor Wayfinding 14:00 | Integrating RTLS into Daily Workflow: It's Cultural 15:00 | When RTLS Fails the First Time—and Why That's Normal 16:15 | The Location Team: A Hidden Implementation Advantage 17:15 | "Blame the Process, Not the People" 18:21 | Safety Stats and Clinician Buy-In for Duress Alerts 19:49 | From Staff to Patient Expectations: The Culture Shift 20:00 | Why RTLS Data Integration Is Still So Hard 21:15 | Strategic Vendor Relationships > APIs Alone 22:45 | Will Epic Open Up? A Look at Market Influence 24:00 | How AI Wrappers Could Solve Interop Gaps 25:15 | The AAA Model: Analytics, Automation, and AI 26:00 | Why You Should Never Throw Away RTLS Data 27:15 | Use Cases for Retrospective AI + Workflow Analysis 28:16 | AI Isn't the Goal—It's a Tool in Your Automation Stack 29:11 | What's Next? Computer Vision & Human Activity Recognition 30:03 | From ORs to Restrooms: Situational Awareness at Scale 31:35 | The Future of RTLS: Friction Reduction + Design Insight 33:57 | Customer Experience in Outpatient and Waiting Areas 34:55 | Final Takeaways: Safety, Trust, and Strategic Deployment Guests: Todd Frantz, Ali Youssef and Paul Zieske Host: Gregg Malkary - Spyglass Consulting Group Cohost: Keith Washington - Companions in Courage Foundation Sponsored by: Simplifi Medical Audio/Video: Tim Jones - Health Nuts Media Marketing: Josh Troop - Troop-Creative Learn More at: www.beyond-blueprint.com
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    36 mins
  • EP41 - From Mannequins to Metaverse: The Future of Nursing Simulation - Dr. William Scott Erdley (

    EP41 - From Mannequins to Metaverse: The Future of Nursing Simulation - Dr. William Scott Erdley (
    Dec 13 2025
    What if the future of nurse training didn't just include mannequins—but holograms, AI conversations, and full-on metaverse environments? In this episode of Beyond the Blueprint, we're joined by Dr. William Scott Erdley, a retired simulation pioneer and former Director of Simulation & Clinical Skills Labs. With decades of experience in nursing education, Dr. Erdley unpacks the evolution of clinical simulation—from standardized patients and mannequin drills to immersive technologies like VR, AI, and even wetware. Together, we explore how simulation builds confidence, strengthens care team collaboration, and prepares clinicians for rare, high-stakes scenarios. And we take a bold look at what's next: from smarter simulators to holographic mentors. Whether you're leading a health system or reimagining nursing education, this episode is a front-row seat to the future of clinical readiness. Key Takeaways Simulation offers high-fidelity, repeatable practice that boosts confidence and reduces clinical error. Nursing simulation now extends far beyond mannequins—into VR, AI-powered patients, and virtual tele-simulations. Standardized patients and realistic role-playing help build empathy, communication, and interprofessional collaboration. OB, neonatal, and code-team scenarios benefit especially from regular simulation refreshers. ROI is seen in fewer adverse events, reduced turnover, improved morale, and onboarding efficiency. Emerging tools like AI and VR are making simulations more accessible and scalable. Simulation is not just about tech—it's about mindset, pedagogy, and patient-centered design. Debriefing is where the deepest learning happens—focus on reflection and resilience, not performance. Academic-medical partnerships can expand access without massive capital investments. The future of simulation is immersive, intelligent, and increasingly personalized. Episode Highlights 00:00 | What Exactly Is Clinical Simulation? 00:29 | Real-World Save: Simulation Training Takes Flight 01:22 | Meet Dr. Scott Erdley: From Logic Tests to Leading Simulation Labs 03:23 | Simulation as Clinical Experience: The Early Days 05:29 | Skills, Communication, and Confidence: Why Sim Matters 06:26 | Learning to Call the Doctor at 2AM 07:13 | Repeatable Scenarios: Standardizing High-Stakes Practice 08:24 | When Simulation Saves Lives—Even at 30,000 Feet 09:18 | 75% of Nursing Programs Now Use Simulation Labs 09:58 | Code Team Drills with Mannequins: Practice Under Pressure 11:16 | OB and Neonatal Use Cases—and Legal Implications 13:52 | Strategic Planning: Why Are You Investing in Sim? 14:32 | Simulation for Onboarding, Oncology, and More 15:35 | ROI: From M&M Rates to Hiring Efficiency 16:20 | Academic Partnerships as an Access Strategy 17:21 | AI and VR: Opening the Simulation Toolbox 18:19 | Conversational AI and Psych Nursing Sim Scenarios 19:26 | Standardized Patients: Humanizing the Training Process 20:45 | Merging AI with Robotics: A Future with Thinking Mannequins 24:11 | From Wetware to Brain Interfaces: A New Era in Care 25:06 | Ready Player One Meets Real-World Nursing 26:02 | Why Debriefing > Critique: Coaching Through Reflection 27:04 | Simulating Conflict: Aggressive Patients, Interdisciplinary Tension 29:18 | Prompt-Based Simulations: A Natural Language Future 30:00 | Final Advice: Simulation as Strategy—and a Whole Lot of Fun Guest: Dr. William Scott Erdley Host: Gregg Malkary - Spyglass Consulting Group Cohost: Keith Washington - Companions in Courage Foundation Sponsored by: Simplifi Medical Audio/Video: Tim Jones - Health Nuts Media Marketing: Josh Troop - Troop-Creative Learn More at: www.beyond-blueprint.com
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    36 mins
  • EP40 - AMDIS Roundtable - Why Hospital Pilots Fail and What It Takes to Actually Scale

    EP40 - AMDIS Roundtable - Why Hospital Pilots Fail and What It Takes to Actually Scale
    Nov 22 2025
    What happens when pilots become more than experiments?

    In this AMDIS collaboration, Dr. Eve Cunningham (Cadence, formerly Providence), Kaitlyn Torrence (WellSpan, formerly MUSC), and Dr. Camille Bradley (Baylor Scott & White) reveal what separates failed pilots from scalable innovation. Drawing on real-world deployments of virtual care, ambient listening, and decision support tools, this episode dives deep into the operational, cultural, and clinical realities behind adoption. From rebranding "pilots" to building internal trust, the panel offers a blueprint for moving from spark to scale in health system innovation.

    Together, they explore why scaling digital care requires more than good tech—it demands strong partnerships, clinician champions, and a relentless focus on solving real problems.

    Key Takeaways

    • Most pilots fail because they aren't designed for scale—think phased deployment, not one-off testing.

    • Rebranding "pilots" as experiments or phase-one initiatives improves credibility and staff buy-in.

    • Clinician champions ("entrepreneurial weirdos") are key to real-world feedback and viral adoption.

    • Operational leaders help navigate workflows, align stakeholders, and ensure accountability at scale.

    • Innovation labs must be tied to informatics and operational realities—not siloed showcases.

    • Health systems need platform partners, not point solutions, to meet long-term strategic goals.

    • Trust, process clarity, and iterative design drive clinical adoption—especially post-EMR trauma.

    • Change management resources are essential; adoption is emotional, not just technical.

    • Prioritization must follow clear goals (e.g., "cut 400,000 admin hours"), not shiny tech trends.

    • Vendors succeed when they understand the system's priorities—and show up ready to co-develop.

    Episode Highlights

    00:00 | Why So Many Pilots Fail
    01:14 | Meet the Leaders Scaling Innovation
    02:30 | The Pilot Graveyard: When Good Ideas Die
    04:17 | Rebranding Pilots as Experiments
    06:08 | Finding Your "Weirdos": The Power of Clinical Champions
    07:56 | Designing for Process, Not Just Technology
    09:34 | Defining the Problem Before Testing a Solution
    10:23 | From Frustration to Trust: Winning Clinician Buy-In
    12:14 | How Ambient Scribes Went Viral
    13:58 | Socializing Tools with Frontline Feedback
    15:27 | Why Operational Champions Matter
    17:00 | The Role of Communication in Scaling
    18:20 | Are Innovation Labs Working—or Just Expensive Showrooms?
    20:37 | Partnerships Over Products: Building the Right Ecosystem
    22:37 | Creating Safe Spaces to Fail and Pivot
    24:10 | Aligning IT, Clinical, and Finance Around a North Star
    26:00 | Strategic Prioritization: What Moves Forward and Why
    27:44 | Attacking Admin Waste with AI and Clear Goals
    29:34 | From Point Solutions to Platform Partners
    31:11 | Vendor Advice: Do Your Homework, Bring Specific Value
    33:20 | Three Takeaways for Innovation Leaders

    Guests: Dr. Eve Cunningham, Dr. Camille Bradley, Kaitlyn Torrence
    Host:     Gregg Malkary - Spyglass Consulting Group
    Cohost:     Keith Washington - Companions in Courage Foundation
    Sponsored by:     Simplifi Medical & Storage Systems Unlimited
    Audio/Video:     Tim Jones - Health Nuts Media
    Marketing:     Josh Troop - Troop-Creative
    Learn More at:     www.beyond-blueprint.com
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    35 mins
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