Name
11. Telehealth and the Expanding Scope of the Bedside Nurse
Date & Time
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM
Speakers
Teresa Freeman, RN, DNP, MBA, NEA-BC, Vice President and Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
De-Ann M. Pillers, MD, PhD, Dharmapuri Vidyasagar Endowed Professor and Medical Director, Chicago/UIC NIDCAP Training Center, University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine
De-Ann M. Pillers, MD, PhD, Dharmapuri Vidyasagar Endowed Professor and Medical Director, Chicago/UIC NIDCAP Training Center, University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine
Description
Telehealth is reshaping how bedside nurses deliver care extending their reach beyond the hospital room. Leaders will discuss integrating virtual care into nursing workflows, redefining scope of practice and training staff to manage hybrid patient interactions. The conversation will cover technology adoption, staffing models and maintaining quality as care delivery evolves.
Location Name
Mobley (Lower level)
Full Address
Hilton Chicago
720 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
720 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
Session Type
Panel