April 2, 2024- Piedmont has created a new executive-level position focused on nursing informatics. Mary Kane, MS, RN, NI-BC, will serve as the inaugural chief nursing informatics officer (CNIO) for the health system.
In this newly created position, Kane will play a pivotal role in optimizing technology, enhancing efficiency, and positively impacting nurses, clinicians and Piedmont’s 3.7 million patients. She will serve as the strategic liaison for health information technology efforts representing nurse and clinician needs. Along with a team of clinical and pharmacy informaticists and in partnership with key peers, including chief medical informatics officers, she will help steer Piedmont’s efforts to incorporate clinical informatics and digital tools into patient care to promote clinical excellence.