Healthcare

Surgeons do not consistently follow preference cards, causing inefficiency and confusion for OR staff.

Pediatric floor nurses lack a quick, centralized way to track patient preferences and daily tasks like chemo, bloodwork, and baths, relying on a whiteboard that is rarely used effectively.

Nurses need a reliable, validated tool to monitor sedation levels in infants on paralytics.

An RN is frustrated that their SNF work schedule is inconsistent and unpredictable, with schedules released only the Friday before the week begins, and they seek information about scheduling practices at other facilities while transitioning to a hospital role.

A home health therapist needs to efficiently plan routes, confirm appointments, and complete documentation without sacrificing work-life balance.

Athenahealth EMR needs better integration with pharmacy and lab systems to eliminate manual data entry and errors.

Travel nurse is worried about high housing costs and lack of transportation for a short-term contract at Stanford.

A new nurse on a step-down unit struggles to integrate computer documentation and order management into clinical workflow without losing presence with patients.

A certified nursing assistant (CNA) faces unclear policies on whether CNAs can give shift report to each other and what constitutes 'looking at orders' in Epic, leading to workflow confusion and potential inconsistent enforcement.

Nurses are uncertain about the interpretation of PRN medication instructions '2x/day' vs. 'q12h' and lack a standardized reference.

Unable to access EOBs (Explanation of Benefits) associated with payment checks from Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield via their portal, causing lack of documentation for payments received.

Straight catheterization is too frequently used to collect urine samples from patients who cannot produce one, despite being invasive and risking infection due to poor sterile technique.

MDS coordinators lack a reliable workflow tracking system to ensure no assessments are missed.

A nurse needs lightweight, breathable scrubs that reduce sweating and prevent visible sweat marks.

Nurse scheduling is complex due to working hours, FTE, units, day/night shifts, and no clear guidance on what a flawless schedule looks like.