Adventist HealthCare Harnesses AI to Improve Emergency Triage with KATE AI
Adventist HealthCare hospitals in Maryland are pioneering the use of artificial intelligence in emergency department (ED) triage, becoming the first in the state to deploy KATE AI across multiple facilities.
The innovative tool is now assisting clinical teams at Shady Grove Medical Center, White Oak Medical Center, and Fort Washington Medical Center by enhancing the safety, consistency, and efficiency of triage processes.
Empowering Nurses, Enhancing Decision-Making
KATE AI acts as a clinical co-pilot for emergency nurses, supporting, but not replacing their professional judgment. The tool analyzes patient symptoms against a vast database of deidentified historical medical data and offers real-time insights into appropriate levels of care.
By validating care plans, especially for high-risk or complex cases, the AI helps clinicians quickly identify critical conditions such as sepsis, heart attacks, heart failure, and preeclampsia.
Steven Reilly, chief executive officer at Mednition.said, “We're excited that Adventist HealthCare has selected KATE AI to help address the tremendous challenges facing emergency care today.”
He added, “Their system-wide expansion of KATE AI reflects a deep commitment to use innovation to support their exceptional nursing teams in improving clinical, operational, and financial outcomes.”
Enhancing Clinical and Operational Efficiency
Adventist HealthCare has cited several advantages from the deployment of KATE AI, such as enhanced triage accuracy, shorter wait times, and quicker decisions regarding admissions and discharges. Not only do these enhance the patient experience, but they also streamline hospital operations, which can lead to reduced lengths of stay and better patient flow.
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Promoting Health Equity and Reducing Bias
One of the essential features of KATE AI is its ability to advance health equity. By revealing and erasing systemic biases involving race, age, or gender in triage, the instrument provides more consistent, impartial treatment for every patient. This initiative has received awards from the Maryland Patient Safety Center for furthering equitable care practices.
