December 6, 2017 – This article from Jeff Lagasse, Associate Editor at Healthcare Finance, discusses how predictive analytics are used to forecast staffing need up to 120 days in advance of the shift. Click here to read the article in Healthcare Finance
August 16, 2017 – In this article, Gail Schuetz from the University of Kansas Hospital and Jackie Larson discuss the results of a time savings study conducted two years following the implementation of Smart Square scheduling software and predictive analytics. Click here to read the article in Becker’s Hospital Review.
June 13, 2017 – Jackie Larson and Gail Schuetz from the University of Kansas Hospital discuss the fact that while organizational policies and practices maybe are not the most gripping topics, they are vitally important for standardization, realizing predictable and sustainable outcomes, and promoting fairness through their uniform application. Click here…
October 3, 2016 – Filling open shifts can be a hectic, emotional, and financially challenging process for provider organizations. The practice of doing so can vary by department, as can the incentives offered for picking up open shifts. The result can be a chaotic, inefficient, and last-minute process that pits units against…
June 13, 2016 – Modern Healthcare has posted an exclusive resource examining how predictive analytics and workforce analytics are being leveraged by the University of Kansas Hospital to develop efficient workforce management strategies. The resource details: How the University of Kansas Hospital reduced FTE leakage by 64% and overtime by 17% in one…