Nurses lack a clean, portable surface to safely carry individual patient medications and supplies, forcing them to either bring the entire medication cart into rooms or improvise with pockets and inappropriate surfaces.

Hospitals expect nurses to transport medications to patient rooms but do not provide individual trays or clean portable surfaces, forcing unsafe workarounds that risk contamination and errors.

Severity

4High

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Jun 5, 2026

Workarounds Described

brings entire medication cart into patient room
stuffs supplies into pockets
places items on inappropriate surfaces

App Concept

MedTray Solo

A single-patient, disposable or easy-clean medication tray that attaches to a belt or pocket, providing a dedicated hygienic surface for injections, blood draws, and small supplies. Eliminates the need to bring the entire medication cart into rooms, reducing infection risk and improving efficiency.

Key Features

Lightweight, portable tray with non-slip surface
Clip-on attachment for belt or scrub pocket
Disposable liner or easy-wipe material for infection control
Compartmentalized design for syringe, vial, alcohol swab, etc.

Target Users: Hospital nurses (especially med-surg, ICU, and float pool) in acute care settings who perform medication rounds and bedside procedures.

Revenue Model: $15 per 100 disposable liners, plus $29 reusable tray sold once per nurse; institutional bulk discounts available.

Existing Solutions Mentioned

medication carttraykidney dishesbasketspockets

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