Beth Steele

Beth Steele, COO at Owensboro Health with 27 years in nursing, discusses the challenges of surgical services in rural healthcare. She highlights the pressures of supply costs and talent retention. Steele shares how an AI partnership with AssistIQ achieved 99% supply capture accuracy and reduced product waste significantly. Her insights into team collaboration, early staff involvement, and technology integration reveal key strategies for successful AI implementation. She emphasizes the importance of blending culture and patient experience for future surgical success.