Physical therapists are called for patient lifting tasks that could be done by nursing staff, wasting PT's time on non-billable or low-value transfers.

Workarounds Described

• Nursing calls PT for patient transfers because PT uses slower but independence-promoting methods
• PT insists on slide board transfers instead of Hoyer lift to promote independence

Implied Software Gaps

• Clinical decision support app to triage patient transfer method based on mobility level and staff availability

TransferTriage

TransferTriage is a decision support and scheduling tool that helps nursing staff determine when to handle patient transfers themselves versus when to call PT, based on patient mobility level and available lift equipment. It integrates with existing EHR and staffing systems to optimize workflow and reduce unnecessary PT calls.

Existing Solutions Mentioned