Update: My Patent & Trademark Application Has Been Officially Filed!
A couple of posts ago, I walked you through the steps I took to prepare and protect a nurse-led innovation. Today, I’m thrilled to share a big milestone:
✅ The patent and trademark applications for my nursing audit process have been officially filed—in collaboration with my hospital!
This is more than just paperwork—it’s a recognition that bedside ideas can spark system-level change. Filing a patent not only protects the innovation, but it also reinforces the value of nurse-driven solutions in improving patient outcomes and clinical compliance.
What This Means
This filing covers both the auditing tool and the methodology I created, which were born from real frontline challenges and evidence-based practice. Collaborating with the hospital’s innovation and legal teams made the process smoother and aligned everything with institutional goals.
Why I’m Sharing This
I want more nurses to know:
You don’t have to be an engineer or tech founder to innovate. If you’ve developed a process, system, or tool that improves care—you might be sitting on something patent-worthy. And yes, it’s possible to do this alongside your organization.
What’s Next?
Now that the applications are in, I’ll be focusing on:
- Sharing this work through presentations and publications
- Exploring how the tool can be scaled and validated across units
- Continuing to mentor others who want to bring their ideas forward
If you’ve ever thought, “I wish there was a better way to do this…” — that thought might be the beginning of your own innovation journey.
Stay tuned. And thank you for being part of mine. 💡