HealthcareClinical Management4HighNurse$ implied
Nurses are unable to get foley catheter orders for patients who require repeated straight catheterizations, leading to patient suffering and increased infection risk.
Existing protocols do not automatically trigger foley catheter orders after a certain number of straight catheterizations, and the fear of CAUTI penalties prevents physicians from ordering them.
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Opp. Score
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Severity
4High
Willingness to Pay
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Added
Oct 4, 2026
Workarounds Described
- Nurses manually track straight catheterization attempts and repeatedly reach out to hospitalists to request foley orders
Implied Software Gaps
- A clinical decision support system that automatically suggests foley catheter orders after a set number of straight catheterizations
App Concept
CatheterPath
CatheterPath is a clinical decision support tool that automatically tracks straight catheterization attempts and alerts providers when a foley catheter is indicated based on evidence-based protocols. It reduces unnecessary suffering and infection risk by facilitating timely foley orders while ensuring compliance with CAUTI prevention guidelines.
Key Features
- Automated tracking of catheterization attempts from EHR
- Evidence-based alerting when foley criteria are met
- Provider notification and order facilitation
- Reporting dashboard for CAUTI prevention metrics
Target Users: Hospital nurses, hospitalists, and quality improvement teams in acute care facilities
Revenue Model: Per-bed annual SaaS subscription
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