In nursing, time is the most valuable—and limited—resource. Between charting, handoffs, and navigating complex workflows, every minute a nurse spends away from the bedside adds up. At Vigilant, we believe technology should give time back to nurses, not take it away.
That’s why we’re proud to share a powerful metric: hospitals using our Verify platform have saved the equivalent of 17 full days of nursing time per year per unit—just by automating infusion labeling.
The Hidden Time Sink in Medication Administration
Labeling IV lines, tubing, and syringes may seem like a small task, but in high-volume units like ICUs, EDs, and med-surg floors, it quickly adds up:
- 1–2 minutes per label
- Multiple medications per patient
- 20+ patients per unit
- Multiple shifts per day
When done manually, labeling becomes a repetitive, error-prone workflow that pulls nurses away from what they do best: delivering care.
The Vigilant Advantage: Smart Automation at the Bedside
With the Verify platform, nurses scan their badge and the medication barcode—then receive a compliant, color-coded label in seconds. Each label includes:
- Medication name
- Start and change times
- Nurse ID
- Tall Man lettering for high-risk drugs
- Color-coded alerts for concentration and dwell time
No handwriting. No guesswork. No wasted minutes.
Where 17 Days Come From
Let’s break down how this time savings translates over a year:
- 5 minutes saved per patient per shift (line tracing + labeling)
- 20 patients per unit × 2 shifts/day × 365 days
- That’s over 1,200 hours annually, or 17 eight-hour nursing days
And that’s per unit. Multiply that across a multi-site health system and the savings are transformative.
More Than Time: Better Care, Safer Workflows
Saving time isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about outcomes. Here’s what hospitals report after implementing Verify:
- Fewer missed tubing changes → lower CLABSI risk
- Faster nurse handoffs → safer transitions of care
- Reduced waste → no more throwing out unmarked or outdated lines
- Higher nurse satisfaction → less stress, more confidence
At IU Health, 82% of ICU nurses reported improved workflows after adding label printers. WellStar saw 639 consecutive CLABSI-free days. The numbers speak for themselves.
Final Thought: Time Well Spent
Nurses didn’t sign up to be scribes, supply trackers, or label detectives. They became nurses to care for patients.
By giving 17 days back to the bedside, Vigilant isn’t just improving workflows—we’re honoring the purpose and potential of every nurse.
Time matters. Let’s give it back.
