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Staff smarter with Predictive Census

ShiftWizard™’s Predictive Census applies machine learning to your facility’s historical and real-time data, enabling data-driven scheduling decisions that support care quality and team well-being.

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Make staffing decisions with confidence

ShiftWizard’s Predictive Census simplifies scheduling for better patient outcomes and healthier teams.

Enhance Patient Care

Ensure adequate staffing for every shift to continue to provide the highest level of care to your patients.

Simplify Scheduling

Eliminates the guesswork on manual scheduling with automated, machine learning-based recommendations.

Unify Your Team

Streamline communication for fewer unknowns and better outcomes.

Smarter scheduling, smoother operations

When staffing is based on budget or habit, it can lead to overwork, burnout, and costly inefficiencies. Predictive Census puts you back in control with smarter, data-backed decisions.

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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.

Long-Term Forecasting
Gain accurate, data-driven volume forecasts up to 4 - 12 weeks in advance. Plan future staffing needs and reduce unneeded resources.
Mid-Term Staffing Recommendations
Leverage analytics to optimize whether to open or close shifts based on projected patient demand. Cut premium pay and incentive costs by staffing efficiently.
Real-Time Adjustments
Predict short-term census needs and refine staffing levels within a week. Ensure the right staff is available based on current and projected volumes.

Who uses Predictive Census?

Predictive Census upgrades the scheduling process for everyone involved.

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Healthcare Administrators & Scheduling Staff

Predictive Census upgrades the scheduling process for everyone involved

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CIOs & Leadership

Integrate Predictive Census into your existing tech stack

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Nurses & Nurse Managers

Improve daily workflows and reduce burnout risk

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Department Managers

Manage shifts and staff quickly from one easy-to-use tool

Predictive Census—powered by hStream

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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.

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.

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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
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Game-changing support for managers

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Manage Payroll

Seamlessly sync time and attendance data, employee details, and actuals to ensure more accurate and reliable payroll information.

Elevate Communication

Intelligent, rules-based messaging solutions ensure the right staff fills each shift quickly, eliminating reliance on mass texts, phone calls, or disorganized Facebook groups.

Increase Employee Satisfaction

Reduce burnout and boost satisfaction by enabling employees to self-schedule, swap shifts, and balance their workloads using real-time, accurate data.

Improve Workforce Management

Ensure you have the right staff, with the necessary credentials, available at the right place and time. Perfect for technology leaders seeking smarter operational alignment.