CNO Day in the Life: Leading through Change

Clinical staff want more from their EMR explains Judy Krupala, Chief Nursing Officer at Cuero Regional Hospital. In this episode, hear what’s important to clinical leadership and staff when it comes to technology, their experience transitioning to MEDITECH Expanse and approach to integrating technology into patient care. In this conversation with Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer at CereCore, Judy covers a wide range of important topics for nurses in rural health, from training and leadership programs for the next generation of nurses and nurse leaders to the importance of partnerships. Tune in to hear stories of community, devotion, and words of wisdom from Judy Krupala, a nurse leader who’s been serving Cuero, Texas for more than 30 years. 

Key topics 

• Technology and innovation in nursing – what nurses want, what’s important and what’s changed 
• MEDITECH Expanse – the challenges and successes of transitioning to a new EHR 
• Training and equipping nurses in rural health 
• The multiple hats a CNO wears 
• Cuero Regional Hospital’s family-like culture  
• The importance of community and collaboration with organizations like TORCH (Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals)  

Explore resources 

CereCore brings unique perspective as hospital operators with deep expertise in the major EHR platforms. Learn how you can maximize your EHR investment, regardless of your technology roadmap or stage of the journey. 

• MEDITECH Expanse 2.1 To 2.2: What Will Nurses Think?
• How to Plan for MEDITECH Expanse: Tips from 40+ Hospital Implementations
• EHR Optimization: The New EHR Lifecycle. Check out this article for comprehensive advice on how to maximize your EHR investment. 
• Need an outsider’s perspective on big technology decisions you are considering? Start with a healthcare IT assessment. Here are five reasons to start with an IT assessment.
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