By Nick Butler
Publication Date: 2026-10-07 17:23:00
Cooper Norcross Health recently announced the integration of Microsoft Dragon CoPilot to help support its nursing workforce.
Cooper Norcross Health is the first hospital in New Jersey, among others selected nationwide, to run the pilot AI program.
According to the news release, nurses across the U.S. face significant workplace demands, such as documentation and other tasks. These items account for more than a quarter of each shift, causing a reduction in time for direct patient care.
Kathy Devine is senior vice president and chief nursing executive for Cooper Norcross Health. She believes “nurses are at their best when they can fully focus on their patients.”
“This technology supports that goal by reducing time spent on documentation and helping nurses remain more present at the bedside,” said Devine. “By allowing nurses to speak naturally during care and review AI-generated documentation before it is filed, Dragon Copilot helps protect clinical judgment while giving…
