Sonia Randhawa

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Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center is leveraging technology to take patient care to the next level.

Technology is everywhere. Most of us are relying on computers, tablets, smartphones, and other electronic devices more than ever before. There's a good reason for that. When used responsibly, technology can make our lives easier in countless ways.

The same can be said about the ever-expanding technological advances in the medical industry. But at Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center, the rules for deciding whether to adopt new technology are simple. It's about helping us provide the best possible care to our patients. In fact, this question drives everything we do.

robot assisted surgery

Robotic-assisted surgery is one of the latest advancements at Yavapai Regional, and the first surgeries have already yielded satisfactory results. Patients who undergo robot-assisted surgery typically experience less pain, faster recovery times, shorter hospital stays, less postoperative pain medication, and lower risk of infection.

The robotic system is led by the surgeon and translates the surgeon's hand movements into precise micro-movements of the surgical instruments. The movements mimic the human hand, but the range of motion is wider. Complex procedures that could previously only be performed through more invasive approaches and large openings can now be performed through small incisions.

Yavapai Regional's state-of-the-art Da Vinci xi robot assists in orthopedics, urology, gynecology, and general surgery.

Minimally invasive neurosurgery

Another great example of cutting-edge technology that brings better patient care is new systems that enable minimally invasive intracranial surgery and spinal neurosurgery.

In the hands of our highly skilled neurosurgical team, this system consists of a high-tech surgical imaging station and virtual navigation system. His three-dimensional, high-quality, real-time images of the skull or spine are integrated with a system that works like GPS, allowing surgical teams to repair difficult-to-visualize anatomical structures while repairing a patient's spine or skull. You will be able to navigate.

This means shorter surgery times, fewer incisions, more accurate implant placement, fewer complications, less pain, and faster recovery time.

Of course, technologies such as robot-assisted surgery and minimally invasive neurosurgery are not options for everyone. Because everyone is different, our Yavapai Regional team works closely with each patient to determine the best treatment for their specific condition and overall health.

ERA Advisor and Care Advisor

AI technology is another cutting-edge innovation that supports Yavapai Regional’s top priority: making the customer experience the best possible. Patients have the option of using her ERAdvisor in the emergency department or using her CareAdvisor while in the hospital. No sign up or app download required, available on any smartphone.

This powerful technology provides real-time updates on wait times, progress, test results, reservations, and more right on your smartphone. You can also communicate with your care team, share information with your family, make requests, and get questions answered. This immediate increase in transparency between patients and staff can reduce anxiety and frustration, making a potentially stressful time a little easier.

Virtual Integrated Care (VIC)

Imagine being in a hospital room and being able to access your nurse by tapping the screen.

VIC dramatically improves the patient experience. Unique to the Dignity Health/CommonSpirit system, her VIC connects remote professional registered nurses to each patient and her team of bedside care via high-definition cameras, video screens, and two-way audio. Masu.

It's like there are always more nurses on duty. VIC allows bedside nurses to assist with a wide range of important tasks, including charting, discharge, patient education, and interaction, to name just a few. Patients receive a more personalized experience and hospitals become more efficient.

James Family Heart Center

This listing highlights the James Family Heart Center's incredible technology and state-of-the-art surgical facilities, including a hybrid operating room and three cardiovascular catheterization labs, where experts combine advanced imaging with surgical excellence. I can't talk about it without saying it. service.

The center's structural heart program includes cutting-edge surgical procedures including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), left atrial appendage closure (WATCHMAN), mitral valve repair with MitraClip, and paravalvular leak closure (PFL). We are proud of These pioneering procedures are performed by top cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, interventional cardiologists, interventional radiologists, and other professionals trained in nationally recognized programs and are Bringing world-class cardiac care to the City region.

Patient care always comes first

It's a great time to be in the healthcare field. Technology continues to bring exciting new innovations that could only be dreamed of a few years ago. But one thing remains the same. That means at Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center, our commitment to providing the best possible care to you, our friends and neighbors, is always our top priority.