In this inspiring episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, healthcare innovator and disruptor Ajay Gupta shares how we can solve some
of healthcare’s toughest challenges—by using the right data in the right
ways. From COVID-19 response to predicting maternal mortality and opioid
hotspots, Ajay and his team at HSR.health are changing how we understand risk and resource allocation.
We explore how this data revolution can drive equity, quality, and
cost-effectiveness—and why Ajay believes investing in nurse wellness is the
smartest ROI in healthcare.
Plus, hear Ajay’s “$1 Billion Idea” that could change the future of
nursing and care delivery.
Learn more about HSR.health
Connect with Ajay Gupta on LinkedIN
Connect with Nurse Rosa Hart @NurseRosaSpeaks
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Ep 34: Technology that Works for Nurses with Elizabeth Anderson
In this powerful episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, host Rosa Hart welcomes Elizabeth Anderson, MSN, RN who comes with over 15 years of healthcare experience and Director of Clinical Experience and Solutions at Rauland.
Elizabeth shares how her work as a nurse, educator, and clinical
solutions leader has centered on designing nurse-centric innovations that truly improve patient outcomes. Together, they explore the urgent need to include nurses throughout the full life cycle of healthcare technology—from ideation and product development to implementation and evaluation.
Elizabeth makes a compelling case for why excluding nurses from these conversations leads to clinical misalignment and inefficient workflows. She also speaks boldly about redefining preventative care and transforming how nursing is financially valued within healthcare systems. This is a must-listen episode for nurses, technologists, and healthcare leaders who want to co-create a future where nursing expertise is central to every solution.
Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn
Connect with Rosa @NurseRosaSpeaks
For more podcasts hosted by Nurse Rosa, check out Stronger After Stroke, Aging Like a Pro and The Lou Review.
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Ep 33: Smart Hospitals Start with Safety - Interview with Mary Jagim
In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, I sit down with emergency nurse and innovator Mary Kelly Jagim MS, RN, CEN, FAEN, whose decades of frontline experience and ENA leadership are helping to shape the future of nurse safety and patient care.
We dive into Mary’s journey into nursing—sparked by the example of her mother—and unpack the harsh realities nurses face in emergency departments today, from overcrowding to workplace violence. But Mary doesn’t stop at identifying the problems—she’s bringing forward solutions.
Together, we explore:
🛑 The toll of workplace violence on nurses
📍 How real-time location systems (RTLS) can protect staff and enhance care
💡 Why nurses must ask about safety tech during interviews
📊 The power of data in proving what works
🤖 How AI and machine learning can optimize hospital flow and safety
💰 What a billion-dollar safety investment could mean for hospitals everywhere
Mary’s vision is clear: A future where technology empowers—not overwhelms—nurses, and where care environments are just as safe for providers as they are for patients.
Top Takeaways:
Mary’s nursing roots were inspired by her mom.
Emergency departments are under pressure—and nurses are paying the price.
Innovation is critical to ending violence in healthcare.
Safety tools like RTLS are no longer optional—they’re essential.
Ask about safety in your next job interview.
Data is our ally in making the case for better systems.
A well-placed grant could revolutionize hospital operations.
AI isn’t the enemy—it’s a powerful tool for safety and efficiency.
Nurses deserve support, protection, and purpose in their workplaces.
The future of care is smarter, safer, and more human-centered.
🎧 Tune in and let’s reimagine a safer, smarter healthcare system—together.
Connect with Mary Jagim on LinkedIn
Learn more about the tools discussed on this episode at Centrak.com
📱 Follow Rosa Hart on your favorite social media platform @NurseRosaSpeaks
For more podcasts hosted by Rosa Hart, tune in to Stronger
After Stroke, Aging Like A Pro and The Lou Review.
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Ep 32: Strategic Storytelling for Health Systems: Aligning Mission with Margin
In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, host Nurse Rosa Hart sits down with Christina Rodriguez, a Licensed Master Social Worker who brings a unique lens to healthcare by bridging clinical realities with business strategy. Together, they dive into solutions for social determinants of health (SDOH), examining the critical role that social care plays in patient outcomes—and what’s missing from our current systems.
Christina sheds light on the distinctions between community health workers and social workers, the challenges of fragmented communication in care teams, and why small, well-placed interventions can lead to big impacts. Through stories from her clinical practice, she illustrates how storytelling can drive investment in social care and why funding must be tied to meaningful outcomes.
Whether you're a clinician, administrator, or policy advocate, this episode offers powerful insights into how we can create a national pipeline of support for addressing social needs in healthcare.
Connect with Christina on LinkedIN:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyrodr8/
🎧 Key Takeaways:
A significant gap remains between the clinical and business perspectives in healthcare—bridging this is crucial for effective care.
Community health workers and social workers have complementary, but distinct, scopes of practice.
Even small, targeted interventions can have long-lasting effects on patient health and well-being.
Many healthcare systems lack the infrastructure and funding to meet patients’ social needs.
Storytelling can be a powerful tool to humanize data and advocate for systemic change.
Funding should be directed toward programs that demonstrate measurable positive outcomes.
Strategic, data-informed funding is key to scaling the impact of social care initiatives.
🔗 Follow the conversation and join the movement to elevate social care as a core part of healthcare delivery on Christina's podcast: Outcomes
https://www.youtube.com/@christinarodriguez4979
📱 Follow Rosa Hart on your favorite social media platform @NurseRosaSpeaks
For more podcasts hosted by Rosa Hart, tune in to Stronger After Stroke, Aging Like A Pro and The Lou Review.
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Ep 31: Breaking Barriers in Breastfeeding with Lactation Consultant Rebecca Scroggy
Breastfeeding is natural—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Rebecca Scroggy explains why.
In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, host Rosa Hart interviews lactation consultant and registered nurse Rebecca Scroggy about the real-life challenges of breastfeeding support in both hospital and home settings. Whether you're a new mom, healthcare provider, or passionate about maternal and infant health, this conversation delivers evidence-based breastfeeding tips and explores what it really takes to help mothers succeed.
Rebecca shares her personal journey into lactation consulting, shaped by her own breastfeeding struggles, and discusses why breastfeeding education is severely lacking in healthcare.
You'll hear insights into how social media helps new moms, the importance of inclusive breastfeeding support, and what she would do with a billion-dollar grant to improve maternal health.
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Topics Covered in This Episode:Common breastfeeding challenges for new moms
How hospitals fall short in lactation support
The importance of community breastfeeding support groups
Using social media for evidence-based breastfeeding education
How paid maternity leave affects breastfeeding success
Stigma and public perception of breastfeeding
Donating excess breast milk and the role of milk banks
Supporting all family structures in maternal health
📱 Follow Rosa Hart on your favorite social media platform @NurseRosaSpeaks
For more podcasts hosted by Rosa Hart, tune in to Stronger After Stroke, Aging Like A Pro, and The Lou Review.
Rosa Hart interviews healthcare stakeholders to find out what needs they see in their specialty and learn about their proposed methods to meet them. Anyone can complain, but this podcast is for possibility thinkers who are ready to create solutions.
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