How robust is your scheduling systems and/or processes?
 
Staff and critical resources (equipment) scheduling is essential for maintaining an acceptable service level at all times.
 
Optimum schedules
 
Is your practice able to produce optimum schedule and rosters taking into consideration of multiple constraints such as?

• Variations in staffing requirements between different shifts within the day (e.g. Activities roster for day/evening/night shift)
• Variations in staffing requirements between different days (e.g. based on schedules from the operating room, etc.)
• Consideration of preferences of staff such as — a) skills levels and interest of staff, b) Life style preferences such as some may prefer to work night shift rather than day or evening shift, c) Holiday needs & many more

Benefits of the ability to reschedule easily when there is a change in expected circumstances.

• Increase demand coverage concerning workforce size and also according to required skills
• Maintain an acceptable service level at all times
• Maximise staff preferences
• Obtain equity between the schedules
• Minimise regular re-scheduling & automate if required

We can assist with:

• Implement Best-practice business process, models
• Set-up manual &/or computer-based patient scheduling system
• Embed proposed changes by providing transition support and training for your staff