Shift planning and room coverage
MedFlow gives you a single view of the entire clinic schedule – by room, role and department. The system helps you spot gaps, keep schedules fair and reduce manual clicks.
Typical workflow for creating a schedule
- 1Map rooms, roles and availability rules.
- 2Define coverage requirements per day and time window.
- 3Plan shifts automatically or fine-tune manually.
- 4Publish schedules to staff – visible on web and mobile-friendly views.
- 5Handle leave, sickness and replacements in the same workflow.
Rooms and roles in one view
Preferences and constraints respected
Real-time updates
How does shift planning work?
MedFlow shift planning is designed specifically for healthcare facilities. The system takes into account both technical requirements and the human factor.
Automatic planning
- The system calculates an optimal schedule taking into account all rules and constraints.
- Coverage check: the system warns if there's a gap anywhere.
- Workload distribution: the system tries to distribute workload evenly.
Manual fine-tuning
- Easy drag-and-drop interface for schedule changes.
- Instant feedback: see immediately how changes affect coverage.
- History: all changes are logged and traceable.
Analytics and reports
MedFlow provides comprehensive analytics tools that help understand schedule effectiveness:
- Hours overview: see how much each staff member works.
- Coverage statistics: track how well rooms are covered.
- Export data to Excel or PDF for reports.
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Frequently asked questions about shift planning
Answers to questions about MedFlow shift planning functionality
How does MedFlow help plan shifts?
MedFlow provides an overview of the entire clinic schedule in one view. You see who works, when and where. The system helps you spot gaps, keep schedules fair and reduce manual clicks. You can plan shifts automatically or fine-tune manually.
Does MedFlow support automatic schedule planning?
Yes, MedFlow supports both automatic and manual schedule planning. The system calculates an optimal schedule taking into account all rules and constraints, but you can always fine-tune manually.
How to track room coverage?
MedFlow shows in real-time which rooms are covered and which are missing. The system warns if there's a gap anywhere and helps ensure all rooms are covered at the right time.
Do staff see their schedules immediately?
Yes, staff see their schedules immediately after publishing. Schedules are visible both on web and mobile-friendly views, and staff receive notifications about changes.