A new home health nurse is overwhelmed by managing patient visits via spreadsheets, leading to missed patients and feelings of inadequacy, especially when unexpected visits run long and cause scheduling conflicts.

Workarounds Described

• Uses a spreadsheet to track patient visits, which led to missing a patient

Implied Software Gaps

• A scheduling app with alerts and visual cues to prevent missing patients
• Real-time schedule updates when visits run long to avoid conflicts

CareVisit Scheduler

A mobile-first scheduling and dispatch app for home health nurses that provides real-time visit updates, route optimization, and alerts to prevent missed patients. It integrates with EHR systems and offers a supportive interface to reduce anxiety for new nurses.