UI Nurse Innovators program transforms patient care solutions

Open to nurses across the state, the program empowers nurses to create solutions to health care workarounds

Operating Room nurse Jill Droste pitches her Droste Drape at the Nurse Innovators seminar and pitch competition Nov. 14 at the UI Health Care Medical Center. Her idea won first place and $20,000. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW
Operating Room nurse Jill Droste pitches her Droste Drape at the Nurse Innovators seminar and pitch competition Nov. 14 at the UI Health Care Medical Center. Her idea won first place and $20,000. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

For the many advancements in technology and innovation within the surgical sector, University of Iowa operating room nurse Jill Droste said there still isn’t an efficient way to keep the base of surgical beds tidy during operations. Until recently, the method has been to wrap linens around the base, which has only been partially effective, […]

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