CNO Roundtable 2025
Q3: Healthcare Tech
Is there a technology trend that you’re excited about — or that makes you nervous?
Angela Brady, San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital
I’m most excited about advancements in surgical robotics and telemedicine. However, I have concerns about artificial intelligence in healthcare, which raises questions about data privacy and potential overreliance on technology.
Annabelle Duschane Braun, Orange Coast Medical Center
AI-based preventive health strategies, such as algorithms that develop personalized care plans by analyzing patient data. This is especially valuable for conditions like heart attack, sepsis, or stroke.
Sharon Brown, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
I am both excited and nervous about healthcare AI, which has incredible potential to enhance diagnostic accuracy and early detection of disease, but brings some concerns, particularly around privacy, data security, and the risk of reinforcing existing biases.
Brandi Cassingham, Saddleback Medical Center
I’m excited about AI, especially algorithms that warn of sepsis or fall risks. However, this type of AI can only see data, not the person, so it’s critical for the nurse to be there to assess the patient.
Danielle Gabele, Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital
Digital assistant interventions that will help nurses dictate their care and speed up documentation so they can spend more time at the bedside.
Karen Grimley, UCLA Health
The speed with which different healthcare technologies are developing requires all of us to pay attention. Nurse leaders must ensure that staff have input on new technologies — and my advice is for all nurses to speak up.
Derrek Hidalgo, California Rehabilitation Institute
I’m an AI advocate, but I’m especially enthusiastic about systems for real-time documentation. I’m nervous about the challenges this may present: Besides the normal questions about privacy, compliance, etc., what challenges will we face that we don’t yet understand?
Ceonne Houston-Raasikh, Keck Hospital of USC
Artificial intelligence! I’d love to see automated documentation using ambient listening to assess patients, process information in real time, and generate individualized care plans.
Katie Hughes, Casa Colina Hospital
AI ambient listening technology that automatically logs notes and assessments. One risk is that this may capture sensitive information that wasn’t meant to be recorded. Another is that if nurses don’t thoroughly review the notes, vital data might be incorrect or missing.
Awa Jones, USC Norris Cancer Hospital
As an oncology nurse, I’m thrilled about the expansion of cellular and immune therapies, like bispecific antibodies and tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes. These innovations are transforming cancer care and offering new hope for patients.
Valerie Kaura, Redlands Community Hospital
The trend I’m most excited about is the integration of AI. What makes me nervous about AI is the risk of becoming overreliant on technology, which can lead to errors if not properly monitored and validated.
David Marshall, Cedars-Sinai
I’m particularly excited about AI-powered tools like voice dictation. By maintaining human oversight and ensuring these technologies complement nurses’ expertise, we can create a future where technology and compassionate care work hand-in-hand.
Ed Matzen, LADHS Correctional Health Services
I see the emergence of AI into the nursing space as another tool to improve our efficiency and the quality of our care. I want nurses to help usher AI in, so we can mold it to our needs and improve care delivery.
Jinhee Nguyen, Huntington Health
We are definitely interested in learning how patients and staff can benefit from AI. That said, no technology can replace the connection between a nurse and their patient. Critical thinking and human interaction are the heart of our role.
Roz Nolan, Dignity Health Community Hospital of San Bernardino
We use telemedicine for patient monitoring (such as virtual sitters to prevent falls) and for remote medical consultations, which enhances access to care. However, I am mindful of challenges such as data privacy and maintaining a human-centered approach.
Greg Rogers, Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills/ West Ventura County
I’m most excited about tele- medicine. Growing up in a small Georgia town, healthcare access was severely limited. Thanks to telemedicine, more individuals (including my own family back in Georgia) can now access medical care at the touch of a button.
Dinarte Viveiros, MemorialCare Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital
The technology I’m most excited about is an ambient listening program that automatically generates notes and plans of care. This has great potential to free up time from documentation.
Alexis Zamarripa, PIH Health Downey Hospital
Telemedicine is exciting to me because it expands healthcare access for underserved populations, aids in reducing wait times for appointments, assists in effectively managing resources, and can limit unnecessary ER visits. ■
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