Erika Harvey is a dedicated nurse and healthcare technology advocate, currently leveraging her extensive clinical experience to bridge the gap between patient needs and innovative medical solutions. With a background in emergency care and orthopedics, Erika understands firsthand the critical importance of patient-centered design in...
Erika Harvey is a dedicated nurse and healthcare technology advocate, currently leveraging her extensive clinical experience to bridge the gap between patient needs and innovative medical solutions. With a background in emergency care and orthopedics, Erika understands firsthand the critical importance of patient-centered design in healthcare technology. Her commitment to patient advocacy drives her work with healthcare technology companies, ensuring that their solutions are not only effective but also resonate with the real-world experiences of patients.
In her role as a presenter at prominent industry events, Erika has shared her insights on various topics, including the integration of nursing perspectives into UX design for medical technology. At HardwareCon 2017, she delivered an inspiring talk titled "Dream Big Or Die Trying," encouraging developers to prioritize patient-focused outcomes in their innovations. Her session at Developer Week 2017, "How To Work With Domain Experts in Domain Driven Design," emphasized the importance of collaboration between healthcare professionals and tech developers to create solutions that truly meet patient needs.
Erika's expertise extends to cognitive computing, which she explored at the Developer Conference 2017 in her presentation "Cognitive Computing Saves Lives." Here, she highlighted how advanced technologies can enhance patient care and safety. Her participation in UXDC 2017, with the session "Putting the Nurse Into the UX Medical Technology," further underscores her belief that healthcare technology must be informed by the voices of those who provide care. Through her public speaking engagements, Erika not only educates her audience on the nuances of patient education and disease management but also advocates for a future where healthcare technology is synonymous with patient empowerment and advocacy.
