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Schedule tomorrow's staff today with 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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Game-changing support for managers

Experience the power of integration

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.

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

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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.

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.

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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

Experience the power of integration.

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.