Overwhelmed nurse managing 32 patients per shift lacks time to prioritize urgent vs. non-urgent requests.

No existing system helps nurses triage patient requests by urgency or automate non-critical communication.

Severity

4High

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 8, 2026

Implied Software Gaps

Software that allows patients to request help by urgency level and gives nurses a prioritized digital queue

App Concept

NurseTriage Flow

A mobile app that lets patients submit requests categorized by urgency (pain, emergency vs. comfort, TV). Nurses see a prioritized queue with estimated response time and can send automated replies to non-urgent requests (e.g., 'Your request has been noted and will be addressed when possible.'). Reduces call light abuse and frees up nurse time.

Key Features

Patient request categorization (urgent vs. non-urgent) with simple buttons
Real-time prioritized queue for nurses with color-coded alerts
Automated messaging for non-urgent requests (e.g., 'We'll help as soon as we can')
Integration with existing nurse call systems via API

Target Users: Registered nurses and charge nurses in hospital med-surg units and nursing homes managing 20+ patients per shift

Revenue Model: $15/mo per nurse subscription or hospital-wide licensing at $5/patient bed per month

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