Healthcare organization Omring deploys artificial intelligence for better care
The Dutch healthcare organization Omring is experimenting on a large scale with artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. The goal of this initiative is to make care more efficient and personal. By using smart technology, the organization hopes to reduce the workload for care staff and improve the quality of support for clients.
According to Jolanda Buwalda, a director at Omring, predictability plays a crucial role in this innovation. By combining data and AI, the organization can better estimate when care is needed. When processes are more predictable, care workers can focus their time and attention more effectively on the moments when it is needed most.
The deployment of AI is intended to serve as a kind of 'digital colleague' that supports tasks. This does not mean that human care will disappear, but rather that technology helps to reduce administrative burdens. As a result, nurses and caregivers have more time left for direct contact with the patient, which is the core of their work.
This development fits into a broader trend within the Dutch healthcare sector, where technological innovation is seen as a solution to staff shortages. By making smart use of digital tools, Omring is trying to make care future-proof. The results of these projects are being closely monitored by other healthcare institutions in the country.