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NEWS 10• SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2025 The Elk City News OU Health Launches Groundbreaking Hybrid Nursing Model to Enhance Care Coordination OKLAHOMA CITY— OU ing safer care and developing the Health has launched an innovative future of nursing,” Boutros added. hybrid nursing model combin- “Together, we’re building a model ing virtual and in-person nursing that’s more resilient, more human, teams to enhance care coordination and more effective.” and strengthen the nursing work- This initiative reflects OU force at the state’s flagship academic Health’s continued dedication to health system. enhancing nursing practice and ad- Working with Nexus Bedside, vancing the nursing profession. a company that specializes in hy- "Our nurses are the heart of pa- brid nursing solutions, OU Health tient care," said Beavers. "This mod- nurses at the bedside provide direct el gives them the tools and support patient care with support from vir- they need to provide the best possi- tual nurses who handle patient edu- ble care while taking care of them- cation, medication review and care selves." coordination, creating a cohesive team that allows each nurse to focus OU HEALTH on their clinical expertise while ex- OU Health is Oklahoma’s only panding overall patient support. comprehensive academic health “This partnership represents the system and the destination of kind of innovation that defines ac- choice for complex care. We pro- ademic healthcare,” said Dr. Rich- vide extensive options for patients ard P. Lofgren, M.D., president and who turn to OU Health for leader- CEO of OU Health. “As Oklahoma’s ship in clinical care, research, and flagship academic health system, education. As the clinical partner we have the responsibility and ca- of the University of Oklahoma, one pability to implement care delivery of the nation’s leading academic innovations and technologies that and research institutions, we are elevate care beyond what’s possible committed to excellence. Our phy- in traditional community hospital sicians serve as faculty at the OU settings. Our commitment to our College of Medicine, expanding nursing teams and our patients the boundaries of medical knowl- drives us to find better ways to de- edge through research and training liver exceptional care.” the next generation of healthcare The hybrid model is designed professionals. Their breakthroughs to help nurses by streamlining lead to life-changing treatments workloads, enabling more focused and technologies. patient interaction. The initiative With more than 11,000 employ- kicked off with a focused rollout ees and over 1,300 physicians and in the neurology and neurosur- advanced practice providers, we gery unit at OU Health University serve Oklahoma and the region of Oklahoma Medical Center with with the state’s only comprehen- plans to expand based on success of sive children’s hospital (Oklahoma the effort. Children’s Hospital OU Health); "This is a significant step to- National Cancer Institute-Desig- ward innovation in nursing prac- nated Cancer Center (OU Health tice," said OU Health Chief Nurse Stephenson Cancer Center); and Executive Stefanie Beavers, DNP, the flagship academic hospital and Executive Director of Midwestern Oklahoma Development Authority (MODA) Kathy Carlisle R.N., NEA-BC. "We're focused on Oklahoma’s leading Level I trauma improving the work environment center (OU Health University of MODA Topic at Rotary Meeting for our nursing teams while ensur- ing patients get the best possible care. This innovation strengthens our team support and ensures Oklahoma Medical Center). For more information, visit OUHealth.com. By Sheryl Ponce The site was used as the Clinton Kliewer worked with the state matching funds. high-quality care is delivered where NEXUS BEDSIDE Sherman Naval Air Station. It was development agencies, and the Carlisle said that they continue and when patients need it most.” Nexus Bedside is transforming Executive Director of Midwest- a B 52 that gave the installation concept of MODA was born as a to offer grants to area cities or com- Partnership with Nexus Bedside inpatient care through hybrid nurs- ern Oklahoma Development Au- some luster. Defense Department’s statewide trust. They were formed munities. They are all matching Nexus Bedside has developed the ing, computer vision, and intelligent thority (MODA) Kathy Carlisle officials, however, were suddenly to run the day-to-day operations. grants, and to obtain one they need first fully integrated hybrid nursing clinical integration. Founded with a was the guest speaker at the regular announcing plans to phase the B 52 MODA signed a 25-year lease from to make an application. solution purpose-built for hospitals. mission to elevate patient care and Rotary meeting last week at their out of operation. Officials addition- the city of Clinton to operate the “So whenever we get a chance, Founded by experienced healthcare workforce well-being, Nexus Bed- noon meeting in the Elk City Golf ally decided to relocate the bases. industrial portion of the base. They we try to help. We try to be sup- leaders, Nexus offers flexible, tech- side combines advanced technolo- and Country Club. Basil Weatherly KC, 135 and AMG, 20 6b Hound bought 900 housing units, for a portive. Right now, we’re working nology enabled care models to sup- gy, compassionate staffing models, introduced her to the group, and Dog missiles, thus rendering Clin- little over $2 million, according to with, Premium Aerospace Center port nurse well-being, increase time and real-time communication tools she began by giving a history of the ton Sherman and it’s 2700 acres ex- Carlisle. (PAC). We try to get some houses for focused patient care, and build a to deliver safer, more efficient, and Clinton Sherman Air Force Base. cess government land.” The intent of the trust was and ready so that we can employ the more sustainable care environment. more human-centered care. “On a chilly morning, Decem- With the economic decline of continues to help and support com- 200 people that they plan on bring- Its intelligent technology and Under visionary leadership of ber 7, 1965, word leaked from the area, Frank Kliewer of Cord- munity leaders, to strengthen and ing in,” Carlisle said. workflows are designed by nurses, nationally respected healthcare ex- Washington, DC, that the Clinton ell got together the mayors of Elk develop cities and towns within the They support any community for nurses, tailored to meet the re- ecutives, Nexus Bedside is charting Sherman Air Force Base would be City and Clinton to find a way to four counties of Washita, Beckham, within the four counties they serve. al-world needs of hospital staff and a bold course toward hospital trans- completely deactivated within four combat the problem. They believed Custer and Kiowa. Through grants, MODA has two fulltime employ- the patients they serve. formation. The leadership team years. The closure was part of the that a coalition would work better affordable housing, contributions, ees, and they are located in the old “We’re incredibly excited about brings more than three decades Department of Defense’s plan to to have more political clout. They and donations, MODA helped Great Plains Bank in Burns Flat. our partnership with OU Health,” of operational and clinical leader- close, consolidate, or substantially created the Midwestern Oklahoma overcome economic losses caused Their grants are up to $25,000 for said Dr. Akram Boutros, M.D., ship to the company, championing reduce 149 bases throughout the Industrial Foundation (MOIF). by the loss of Clinton Sherman Air- the larger communities and $5000 Co-Founder & CEO of Nexus Bed- models that reduce burnout, opti- United States,” Carlisle began. MOIF was established in 1967, base. for the smaller ones. It is a 80/20 side. “Their leadership team sets mize nurse deployment, and mea- She continued to say, “The US which represented businesses, MODA has sold land to the fed- matching grant. a remarkable standard, not just in surably improve safety and patient Air Force operated Clinton Sher- farmers and public interests. With eral government for the Burns Flat After fielding questions from strategy and execution, but in how satisfaction. With a commitment to man as a strategic air command the objective to get officials elected Post Office, donated different units the Rotarians, Carlisle closed the they engage and empower their statistically significant and clinically fighter and satellite bomber base, who would be supportive of the for the Girls Scouts, and fixed units discussion. President Greg Britton frontline teams. You can see the meaningful outcomes, and contin- which had served as home to towns working together for the for an employee run daycare. They adjourned the meeting. The next difference in culture, collaboration, uous innovation, Nexus Bedside is the legendary B 52 Stratofortress good of the area, rather than one give out grants to cities within the meeting will take place next Thurs- and commitment to excellence poised to redefine what it means to bomber since 1954, and from 1942 individual town, the organization counties served, such as granting day, at noon, in the Elk City Golf across the organization.” deliver bedside care. To learn more, to 1946 during World War Two. could serve that purpose. Elk City $245,000 over the years in and Country Club. “With OU Health we are provid- visit nexus-rn.com