Zebra Technologies Corporation, a globally recognized innovator in digital workflows, and Aiva Health, a voice-based healthcare technology company, have announced a collaborative effort to transform the way nurses conduct their workflows. The partnership involves integrating Aiva’s intelligent nurse assistant with Zebra’s unique health care technology solutions, such as HC20/HC50 mobile computers and WS101-H wearable badge.
Zebra’s “Orchestrated Care” program is built upon the foundation provided by the partnership. The use of voice-based assistance allows nurses to manage the documentation and communication process easily since they can focus entirely on providing healthcare services to their patients without paying attention to any tangible device.
Empowering the Frontline with Ambient AI
Aiva Nurse Assistant is designed to be an ambient AI solution for working in challenging hospital settings. Until now, nurses have documented millions of data points using Aiva, which has led to a drastic decrease in time spent on documentation, overtime costs, and increased patient satisfaction scores.
Through natural voice commands, nurses can now execute critical tasks including:
Real-Time Documentation: Direct flowsheet entries into Epic® and Cerner/Oracle Health® EHR systems.
Operational Efficiency: Submitting work orders via ServiceNow® without leaving the patient’s side.
Instant Information Retrieval: Hands-free access to hospital clinical policies and procedures.
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Seamless Communication: Voice-initiated clinical interpretation sessions through LanguageLine® and AMN Healthcare®.
When utilized with Zebra’s WS101-H wearable badge, the system provides a completely hands-free experience. This allows nurses to speak naturally and trigger actions even while performing sterile procedures or wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
Clinical Reliability and Security Built In
Our healthcare-certified devices have been designed with robustness and ergonomics in mind. The use of Aiva’s voice AI technology guarantees that:
Performance is High: Instantaneous responses via low-latency voice commands.
Security is Strict: HIPAA-compliant secure communications and data management.
Synergy in Ecosystem: Seamless interoperability with current hospital software systems.
“Nurses are the heart of healthcare, and our mission is to empower them with technology that lets them focus on what they do best: caring for patients,” said Kassaundra McKnight-Young, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, Zebra Technologies. “This partnership with Aiva is a milestone in our commitment to clinician well-being. By combining Aiva’s intuitive voice assistant with our purpose-built healthcare devices, we are creating a truly hands-free experience that reduces administrative tasks and gives nurses back valuable time at the bedside.”
Scaling Solutions to Modern-Day Healthcare Issues
With ongoing challenges related to the lack of qualified personnel, in addition to operational difficulties, Zebra-Aiva’s collaboration presents a means through which healthcare facilities will be able to help staff stay healthy, by overcoming the technology hurdle linked to modern-day technology.
“Nurses are our healthcare superheroes, but for years hospitals have overburdened them with new systems while focusing on streamlining the work of physicians,” said Sumeet Bhatia, Aiva Founder and CEO. “With Aiva and Zebra, hospitals can dramatically reduce the administrative burden of nurses too, while also improving patient experience and cutting costs.”
