Hospice RN cannot ensure timely comfort medication administration for dying patients in long-term care facilities due to non-compliant facility nurses.

Current process relies on verbal handoffs and paper notes, with no way to enforce or track that facility nurses administer PRN medications promptly.

Severity

4High

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 22, 2026

Workarounds Described

writes recommendations on a printed note for the facility nurse

Implied Software Gaps

Digital care plan with real-time medication administration tracking and automated alerts to facility nurses

App Concept

ComfortTrack

A mobile app that lets hospice nurses create digital care plans with real-time medication administration tracking, automated reminders for facility nurses, and escalation alerts to supervisors if PRN doses are missed or delayed. Ensures end-of-life comfort orders are followed without depending on manual follow-up.

Key Features

Digital care plan with scheduled and PRN medication orders synced in real-time
Push notifications and reminders to facility nurses when PRN meds are due
Audit trail showing administration timestamps and missed doses
Escalation alerts to hospice team and facility management if meds not given within set timeframe

Target Users: Hospice agencies and their RNs who coordinate end-of-life care in long-term care facilities

Revenue Model: $79/mo per hospice agency for up to 20 active patients; $149/mo for unlimited

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