Nurse in a med-surg/stepdown unit is overwhelmed by high patient acuity, understaffing, lack of support staff, and exhausting overnight shifts, leading to physical strain, safety concerns, and poor work-life balance.

Workarounds Described

• charge nurse taking a patient assignment despite needing to be indirect
• nurses managing bed-jumpers and violent patients alone without help
• nurses cleaning and turning heavy patients by themselves

Implied Software Gaps

• Automated staffing adjustment based on patient acuity and nurse workload
• Quick request system for ancillary staff when needed
• Safety alert and support request button for violent or high-risk situations

SafeStaff Nurse Scheduling & Support

A nurse scheduling and workload management platform that optimizes staffing ratios, integrates real-time patient acuity data, and provides on-demand support staff scheduling. Reduces nurse burnout and improves patient safety by ensuring balanced assignments and quick access to additional help.