Upcoming Improvements to Staff Scheduling
We are excited to announce that Menno Place will be implementing a new staff scheduling software system in early spring 2025. In alignment with our focus on wellness, the software will allow staff to report sick time sooner, fill open shifts faster, and reduce the need for units to work short.
The Pilot Project
There are many scheduling software options on the market so we will be running a three-month pilot project to see which solution works best for Menno Place staff in our healthcare environment. The teams involved in the pilot project are:
- Menno Home Housekeeping
- Menno Hospital Housekeeping
- Apartments Care Staff
Starting in mid-September these teams will test four different software options over weekday, weekend, and overnight shifts. The teams will provide feedback on ease of use, accuracy of reporting and other factors. A decision on which software we will use will occur in early December.
How will this affect the rest of the staff?
For now, nothing changes. Staff not directly involved in the pilot project will continue to follow all current scheduling procedure and protocols. There will be clear announcements and an onboarding process when the new system is put in place in 2025.
How Will This Affect the Staffing Team?
This new software will lighten the load for the existing staffing team allowing them to prioritize their time on filling the most critical shifts as needed and increased efficiency in other areas.
We want to thank the staffing team for all of the work that has gone into running the schedules using our current tools. We also want to extend our thanks to the care teams and nursing staff who have worked short in the past. We hope this new tool, once implemented, will make your work more manageable.
