Robots are roaming the hallways at El Camino Health, helping to deliver medications and take samples to the laboratory. They are among the new technologies implemented to improve efficiency while allowing clinicians to focus on patient care.
These technologies, which include artificial intelligence, are designed to help staff with menial tasks. El Camino Health operates hospitals in Los Gatos and Mountain View, as well as several urgent care clinics throughout Santa Clara County.
Chief information officer Deb Muro said AI has been assisting nurses and physicians with their tasks throughout the hospital for anywhere from a few months to a couple years…