Do you use any predictive analytics? How do you see technology assist with knowledge management, retrieval, and communication to aid in creating a culture of safety for our patients?

According to Nelson and Staggers (2018), organizations manage data is changing over time. The initial approach in using data is typically retrospective in nature, with the organization progressing toward using real-time data.  For example, instead of getting QI reports the next month reporting on the prior month, dashboards can show catheters still in place that need to be removed, IVs that need to be changed, or data associated with other nurse-sensitive outcomes. These real-time data analytics allow timely care to be delivered and positively Wk 5impacts patient outcomes.  In the very near future, predictive analytics will be anticipating care needing to be delivered (Nelson & Staggers, 2018).

How do you use data in real time?  Do you use any predictive analytics?  How do you see technology assist with knowledge management, retrieval, and communication to aid in creating a culture of safety for our patients?