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.

Make staffing decisions with confidence
ShiftWizard’s Predictive Census simplifies scheduling for better patient outcomes and healthier teams.
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.





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.
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
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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
Game-changing support for managers
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