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Schedule tomorrow's staff today with ShiftWizard's Predictive Census
Predictive Census brings AI-powered demand forecasting to ShiftWizard™ — so your teams can staff proactively, not reactively. Forecasts are trained on your own census history and surface right inside the scheduling tools your managers already use.
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~60% of a hospital's operating expenses are labor
The biggest driver of labor cost isn’t just a shortage of staff — it’s the inability to anticipate demand. Predictive Census uses AI-powered forecasting so teams can plan ahead.
Make staffing decisions with confidence
ShiftWizard's Predictive Census simplifies scheduling to reduce staff turnover and provide better patient outcomes.
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See demand before it arrives with a 7-120 day forecast
Predict census moves those last minute staffing calls to weeks earlier -- a 7-120 day forecast built from your own census history, patient flow and department patterns
Fewer unknowns in scheduling
Predictive Census and ShiftWizard work together to enhance staff scheduling, elevate your team’s work-life balance, and ultimately improve the level of care you provide. By utilizing your facility’s historical data and combining it with real-time events, this machine learning solution easily creates a single source of truth, making it simple and easy to make data-driven scheduling decisions.
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Predictive Census—powered by hStream
Bring it all together with seamless access to the largest healthcare content marketplace, exclusive applications, specialized tools, and significant subscriber discounts.
How we're different
See how ShiftWizard's with Predictive Census compares to other scheduling tools
What To Look For
Does the AI forecast from your own census data?
Is forecasting built into the scheduling tool?
Is the integration Workday-certified?
An enterprise workforce company, not a point solution vendor?
See how Predictive Census brings AI-powered demand forecasting to your team
Staff proactively, not reactively with ShiftWizard's Predictive Census powered by hStream. Forecasts are trained on your own census history and surface right inside the scheduling tools your managers already use. Download the guide and learn more.
Who uses Predictive Census?
Predictive Census upgrades the scheduling process for everyone involved.
Healthcare Administrators & Scheduling Staff
Predictive Census upgrades the scheduling process for everyone involved
CIOs & Leadership
Integrate Predictive Census into your existing tech stack
Nurses & Nurse Managers
Improve daily workflows and reduce burnout risk
Department Managers
Manage shifts and staff quickly from one easy-to-use tool
5-Star reviews
Days to implement
Healthcare Enterprise Clinical Workforce Platform
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this Predictive Census integrate with existing systems?
Yes, ShiftWizard and ShiftWizard's Predictive Census feature integrates seamlessly with various Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and other workforce management tools.
What data does Predictive Census use to create the forecast and how accurate is it?
It trains on your organization's own census history, patient flow and department patterns - not a generic industry benchmark. Accuracy runs 87-90% across a 7-120 day window - about 90% at the 7-day horizon and 87% at 120 days, measured against your own census history.
Can the predictions be customized for different departments?
Absolutely! The Predictive Census can provide tailored forecasts for individual departments, such as intensive care units, Emergency, or Labor and Delivery, ensuring specific staffing needs are met.
How often are the predictions updated?
The forecasts are updated frequently to reflect the most recent data and trends, ensuring your staffing plans remain as accurate and responsive as possible.
How accurate are the predictions?
The Predictive Census feature leverages robust algorithms and historical data, producing highly accurate forecasts. While no prediction can be 100% accurate, the tool continuously refines its algorithms to improve reliability over time.
Do managers need to learn a new tool?
No. Forecasts appear directly inside the ShiftWizard scheduling tools your managers already use every day.
What results should we expect?
Teams typically see lower labor costs from less overtime and agency use, improved fill rates and reduced nurse turnover.
How do we get started?
Request a demo and we'll walk through a forecast built on your own census data, plus a rollout plan for your units.
Better planning–better team outcomes
Take the next step toward smarter scheduling. With ShiftWizard’s Predictive Census, you gain the foresight to plan ahead—reducing uncertainty and aligning staff with real-time demand.
- Forecast staffing needs weeks in advance
- Reduce last-minute changes and agency reliance
- Align schedules with patient volume for better coverage
- Free up managers to focus on care, not logistics