Many long term care homes face a unique, not often discussed challenge – scheduling.
Traditional scheduling methods, such as putting pen to paper and making phone calls, are still being utilized by the long term care industry. This lowers productivity, creates a stressful “uncertain” environment that leads to burnout and high turnovers, and allows room for error and confusion. Visibility into shifts is reduced, shift-swaps miscommunicated and available last-minute shifts left unclaimed.
As technology progresses, more and more solutions become readily available to help combat these challenges. They are designed to better communication via text, email or in-app, notify staff to available shifts, integrate your payroll and work as web-based subscriptions. Here are a few solutions:
StaffScheduleCare
The Breakdown:
- $5.00 – $6.50 per employee, per month
- 12-week implementation
- $10K – $45K implementation cost
SnapSchedule 365 by BMS Central
SnapSchedule 365 by BMS Central is an online workforce scheduling, shift trading, overtime and call out management software.
The Breakdown:
- $450 USD per year for schedulers
- $35 USD per year for workers
- Implementation included
- Will do customizations as needed
StaffStat
StaffStat allows you to connect with staff instantly and fill shifts in seconds 24/7 on a web browser or smartphone.
The Breakdown:
- Focused on automating the call-out process
- $7.50 per month per staff
- Implementation included
Scheduling software costs can differ from product to product. At Indusflow, we’re able to help you determine the right software for your needs and budget. With our project management, we can:
- Understand your environment, people and culture
- Provide a thorough needs analysis
- RFP development
- Schedule vendor presentations
- Supervise implementation
- Schedule training for your teams
- Monitor adoption and ongoing troubleshooting
Scheduling doesn’t have to be so complicated. With the right resources and tools, instantly create more streamlined internal processes that translate into better work environments, longer staff retention and overall improved morale and quality of care.
For a free consultation, contact us here.