Smaller healthcare facilities without overnight hospitalists need a clear, nurse-driven sepsis protocol that allows immediate action without waiting for physician approval.

Existing sepsis protocols often require physician orders for key interventions, but smaller facilities lack overnight hospitalist coverage, causing delays in care.

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Jun 24, 2026

Implied Software Gaps

Mobile app with nurse-initiated sepsis order sets and tele-consult capabilities to replace reliance on calling a physician in the middle of the night

App Concept

SepsisAlert RN

A clinical decision support app that enables nurses to initiate evidence-based sepsis protocols autonomously during off-hours, with built-in documentation and optional tele-physician consult integration. Reduces time to first antibiotic by providing a guided checklist and auto-generated order sets that can be executed under standing orders.

Key Features

Nurse-driven sepsis screening with automated alerts
Pre-approved standing order sets for immediate interventions
Real-time tele-physician consult button (optional)
Documentation and audit trail for compliance

Target Users: Registered nurses and charge nurses in small or rural hospitals (under 100 beds) without 24/7 hospitalist coverage

Revenue Model: Per-bed monthly subscription ($50-200/month per facility) or per-use fee for tele-consults

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