Automating processes and improving care. The Concern While trying to focus on the actual work of caring for patients, however, nurses can often be stifled. Assets such as diagnostic equipment, for example, are often difficult to locate, and procedures for collaborating with doctors to assess individual patient needs can be frustratingly inefficient. Efficiency is, for a number of reasons, crucial. “The Journal of Patient Safety reviewed multiple studies and is estimating that between 210,000 and 400,000 deaths per year were associated with preventable harm in hospitals.” For hospitals, the reduction of these procedural errors is a deeply felt concern.

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