Nurses working with Oracle Cerner face a familiar challenge: spending valuable time navigating multiple screens and typing repetitive information instead of focusing on patient care. Aiva addresses this by enabling voice-based documentation directly through your mobile device.
The workflow is simple and intuitive. Using Aiva's app on your hospital-issued phone, you select your patient, speak your observations and confirm the entry before it's recorded.
For example, when checking on a patient in room 12 who's experiencing sleep difficulties, instead of turning to a workstation and navigating through Oracle Cerner's interface, you simply say "Room 12, unable to sleep, tried repositioning." The app automatically places this information in the correct locations within Cerner. And, yes, you can input to multiple rows with a single voice observation. Some nurses are averaging 7-8 rows – saving tons of time vs logging in and navigating to the right parts of the patient record.
The system handles both quick entries like vital signs and pain assessments, as well as more detailed narrative documentation. Everything syncs directly with Cerner in real time, eliminating the need to catch up on charting at the end of your shift.
Healthcare facilities using Aiva with their Oracle Cerner systems report significant improvements. Other Aiva clients have tracked ROI metrics like:
One nursing manager remarked, “In the time it takes me to badge into the computer, I’ve already completed the task in Aiva.” The ability to document by voice, without leaving the bedside, has not only improved patient experience but also given nurses back precious time during each shift.
While voice charting is the primary feature, Aiva offers additional functionality that integrates with Cerner. You can quickly access patient information like recent lab results or current medication orders through voice commands. The app also supports voice-activated reminders, such as "Remind me to check on Mrs. Johnson in 30 minutes."
Aiva also connects with over 30 technologies beyond Cerner, allowing you to manage environmental controls, request interpreter services, submit maintenance or dietary requests and consult your hospital's policies & procedures -- all in conversational voice, without switching between multiple applications.
Setting up Aiva with your Oracle Cerner system requires coordination between your IT department and Aiva's technical team. The integration follows healthcare data standards and maintains HIPAA compliance through secure connections and proper authentication protocols.
Most hospitals complete implementation within 4-5 weeks, and nursing staff typically adapt to the new workflow quickly. The main adjustment is remembering that documentation can now happen at the bedside rather than at a computer terminal.
Nursing burnout is a widespread issue, partly driven by administrative tasks that take time away from direct patient care. When documentation can be completed through natural speech, it creates a meaningful change in daily workflow.
Patients benefit from increased nurse presence, staff experience reduced stress from documentation burdens, and hospitals see improvements in both efficiency and satisfaction metrics.
Aiva's integration with Cerner isn't just about adopting new technology—it's about removing barriers that prevent nurses from focusing on what matters most: patient care.