As two of the largest integrated nonprofit healthcare delivery organizations in the country, BJC HealthCare (BJC) and Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM) are committed to improving the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve through leadership, education, innovation, and excellence in medicine.
Who We Are
Featured Projects
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Sleep Preservation for the Inpatient Setting
With a goal to improve the patient experience and in-hospital sleep, the Lab is working to further understand the perceived patient experience of sleeping in a hospital.
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Care Companion for Reducing Readmissions
With the goal of reducing hospital readmissions for cancer patients, the Lab is currently testing a proof of concept involving patient communication, symptom management, and patient education tools.
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Pressure Ulcer Prevention
The Lab is working to structure a pilot of a sensor system at BJC HealthCare, which uses a wearable device to measure turn frequency, turn angle, and tissue recovery time in an effort to prevent pressure ulcers.
Our Programs
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Big Ideas
Drives novel approaches to clinical problem-solving using informatics and care delivery innovations
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Strategic Innovation
Aligns BJC/WUSM clinical priorities and goals to direct clinical care innovations
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Innovation Trainee
Provides collaboration and development opportunities in the Lab for fellows, residents, and medical students
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Epic Predictive Analytics
Supports clinical decision-making using Epic's Cognitive Computing platform
