Tampa General Hospital’s Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO), Scott Arnold, has been recognized for his leadership in Health Care Information Technology (HIT) by Becker’s Hospital Review, earning a spot on its 2023 “CIOs to Know” list.
Arnold is a driving force behind the hospital’s technological advancements, spearheading initiatives and optimizing processes to revolutionize care and support better patient outcomes. It is a true testament to his commitment to excellence that he is being honored in this way.
Scott’s groundbreaking contributions to the Hospital IT (HIT) space have propelled Tampa General to become one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers, renowned for providing the highest level of care with the most advanced technology.
His expertise in information technology has enabled the hospital to streamline and optimize processes as well as onboard new technologies, allowing for a smoother, more efficient care coordination. John Couris, President and CEO of Tampa General, praised Scott’s forward-thinking vision and its impact on the hospital.
Scott Mackenzie, the leader of Tampa General, has enabled the hospital to utilize its data points in a more efficient manner. This technology integration has allowed caregivers to gain a better understanding of their patients, leading to improved care quality, patient outcomes, and overall patient experience. By leveraging the stories told through the various patient data points stored in disparate locations, Tampa General has been able to revolutionize their patient care.
At Tampa General Hospital, Arnold’s approach to data integration is evident in the CareComm Command Center. This innovative system monitors the location, care, and status of every patient, and a predictive analytics algorithm is used to alert a rapid-response clinical care team about potential sepsis cases. Thanks to this early warning system, the hospital is able to quickly address any potential issues and drive efficiency improvements.
At Tampa General, a new approach to predicting and eliminating the life-threatening complication of infection has saved more than 50 lives in the past six months. By using real-time information from its electronic health records (EHR) and rules-based logic based on a weighted algorithm with specific clinical factors, Tampa General has significantly reduced the early death rate from 6.1 percent to 3.1 percent. Not only has this lifesaving approach resulted in fewer fatalities, it has also created pathways to get patients home from the hospital much sooner.
At Tampa General, Arnold and his team are taking the lead in advancing the use of health information technology in the health system to offer a holistic and personalized care experience. By leveraging data and creating an interconnected system, caregivers and clinicians are empowered to track and understand a patient’s entire health journey.
This allows them to deliver exceptional care that is tailored to each individual’s needs. With this approach, the patient care experience is transitioning from a series of isolated transactions at specific points of care to a more informed and integrated journey.
I am humbled to receive this recognition from Becker’s, as it is a testament to the hard work of our Tampa General team in embracing technology and utilizing patient data to drive proactive, informed clinical decisions.
HIT is no longer a distant, hypothetical concept – it is a reality. Every step we take to make healthcare more seamless ultimately leads to a better outcome for our patients, care providers, and our community.
The health care industry is experiencing an era of growth and innovation thanks to the introduction of new technologies and cyber systems. Top CIOs are taking advantage of these developments in health IT, leveraging them to improve the experience for both patients and providers. Becker’s Hospital Review has compiled a list of the “Top CIOs to Know” to recognize these leaders in the field.
Arnold and the rest of the top CIOs in the health care industry have been honored this year with a spot on Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of “CIOs to Know.” These leaders are setting the bar for excellence in the healthcare business, and their stories can be found online so you can get to know them better!
ABOUT TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Tampa General Hospital is a 1,040-bed, not-for-profit, academic medical center that is one of the largest hospitals in America. The hospital is highly-ranked, with seven specialties ranking among the best programs in the US, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-23 Best Hospitals.
Not to mention, it has been designated as a model of excellence by the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals list, and has been awarded nationally in the 2022 America’s Best Employers for Women and sixth out of 100 Florida companies in the 2022 America’s Best Employers by State.
Tampa General Hospital is the safety net hospital for the region, providing a net community benefit worth more than $224.5 million in the form of health care access, community education, and financial support. It is also the only center for Level 1 trauma and comprehensive burn care in the region and the primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine.
With six medical helicopters and 32-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, Tampa General Hospital transports and cares for critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties. It also houses a nationally accredited comprehensive stroke center, an 82-bed neonatal intensive care unit, and a nationally