NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2024 – Kontakt.io, the leader in healthcare RTLS and digital
transformation, announced today that it has appointed veteran nursing leader Mary Beth
Kingston to its Healthcare Advisory Board. As a strong advocate for nurse safety with over 40
years of experience in the healthcare industry, Kingston will help drive Kontakt.io’s mission to
create responsive health systems that help caregivers feel safe, seen, and valued.
Kingston served as Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer for Advocate Health,
overseeing nursing operations and strategy. She served on the American Hospital Association’s
board of trustees and chaired the Hospitals Against Violence Advisory Board. Currently, she sits
on the boards of Providence Saint Joseph’s Health and Main Line Health. Named one of
Modern Healthcare’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives in 2021, 2023, and 2024, she
became a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing in 2020. While working as Chief Nursing
Officer at Advocate Aurora Health, Kingston served as President of the American Organization
for Nursing Leadership (2019).
“Using technology to improve efficiency, safety, and experience in healthcare requires
innovation, collaboration, and a clear understanding of current and future priorities,” said Mary
Beth Kingston. “Kontakt.io is doing just that – partnering with healthcare providers to implement
solutions that transform the work environment and experience for care providers and patients. I
am energized by the opportunity to contribute to this important and impactful work.”
“We are delighted to welcome Mary Beth to our Healthcare Advisory Board and tap into her
deep understanding of the nursing landscape and needs,” says Kontakt.io CEO Philipp von
Gilsa. “Mary Beth’s expertise will be invaluable as we continue to help health systems empower
clinicians to deliver quality care in a safer and more productive environment, with the right
resources precisely where and when they need them.”
As part of its end-to-end SaaS platform, Kontakt.io’s staff safety solution features wearable
Smart Badges that allow staff to instantly call for security or help by pressing a discreet button
on the badge and be easily found with real-time location information. The digital application
analyzes data over time to uncover trends and risk patterns, and makes AI-powered predictions
to help avert duress incidents. Additionally, the platform uncovers bottlenecks and inefficiency in
the clinical workflow, helping health systems improve productivity, retain nurses, and ultimately
deliver better care.
