The Importance of Leveraging Technology as a Healthcare Professional with Travis Masonis
The healthcare industry is ever-evolving, and providing the best possible care at a healthcare facility often requires the staff to understand new technologies and how to leverage them to improve patient care. That’s why RIT Certified offers a Mastery Certificate in Digital Health Transformation, developed with the help of Travis Masonis. Travis is the CIO and Vice President of Information Technology at Jewish Senior Life, a Rochester, NY Continuing Care Retirement Community, and an expert in healthcare IT strategy. We asked him about what makes the skills in this program vital to those working in the healthcare industry, and his answers are eye opening about the importance of upskilling as a healthcare professional.
Why is it important for those working in the healthcare industry to understand how to leverage new technologies in their facilities?
As the healthcare industry evolves, so do the skills required to work within it. Understanding technology helps healthcare professionals not only maintain their relevance in the job market, but also opens up opportunities for career advancement. In addition, understanding and leveraging new technologies in healthcare facilities by non-technical staff is crucial for several reasons, including the fact that technology can significantly improve patient outcomes. Healthcare workers who understand how to use new technologies can provide better diagnostics, treatment plans, and monitoring, leading to improved patient care.
New technologies can streamline workflows, reduce the time taken to perform tasks, and minimize human error; this can lead to increased productivity, allowing healthcare providers to focus more on patient care rather than administrative tasks. Considering the national staffing shortage of healthcare workers, efficiency and productivity are especially important right now.
Moreover, healthcare generates vast amounts of data, and those who understand how to use technology can use data analytics and business intelligence to make strategic and tactical decisions as well as improve healthcare outcomes.
What is different about this program from other training programs about technology in the healthcare industry that are out there?
The RIT Certified Digital Health Transformation mastery certificate program differentiates itself by focusing on technical skills for non-technical healthcare leaders which prepares them for more strategic and senior roles within their professional domain. It is unique in its blend of teaching practical technology related skills including needs assessment, risk mitigation, project management, IT governance, and data analytics specifically within the context of healthcare. The program really emphasizes hands-on operational problem-solving with technology solutions and strategic IT planning, tailored to enhance operational efficiency and patient care. The program is flexible as well, offering asynchronous online learning, accommodating the busy schedules of working professionals. Within healthcare there is a significant need for professionals who understand healthcare operations and how technology can be used to provide a competitive advantage, staffing efficiencies, and higher quality of care.
What is the main benefit that someone will gain from this mastery certificate?
The main benefit of this mastery certificate is the comprehensive skill set it provides which equips healthcare managers to effectively leverage technology to guide strategic organizational direction and enhance patient care and operational efficiency. It strategically positions individuals for career advancement, preparing them for high-level strategic roles within the healthcare sector.
What is one specific skill or piece of knowledge that will be in this program that you think is unique to our program or especially beneficial to learners?
Learners will come away with the ability to assess needs in their organization. This skill will allow learners to evaluate the technological requirements of a healthcare facility, identify gaps in the current system and operational processes, and determine the most effective digital solutions to meet clinical and operational needs. This skill is crucial for ensuring that any technology implemented addresses the actual demands of healthcare providers and patients.
Taking the Next Step
We look forward to participants in this course gaining the skills and knowledge they need to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and patient outcomes using healthcare technology. If you’re a professional working in healthcare interested in learning more about understanding and leveraging the ever-changing technology in your field, you can learn more about our Digital Health Transformation program here.