For healthcare
Scheduling for healthcare – round-the-clock coverage, within the rules
Plan days, evenings and nights with fixed rotas, get rest-period warnings, and share instructions with read receipts.
Sound familiar?
- Gaps in 24/7 coverage One sick call on the night shift can upset the whole week.
- Rest periods that get overlooked It is easy to schedule a day shift too close to an evening shift and break the 11-hour rule.
- Instructions nobody has read New procedures are sent round, but nobody knows who has actually read them.
How ShiftFriend helps
- 24/7 coverage Day, evening and night shifts in one plan with staffing needs for every time slot, so gaps show up straight away.
- 11-hour rest rules The plan warns if there are less than 11 hours of rest between two shifts, or if a week gets too long.
- Fixed rotas and templates Save your fixed rotas as templates, and roll them out for several weeks at a time.
- Documents with receipts Share instructions and guidelines, and see who has read and accepted them.
- Clock-in with GPS Employees clock in from their phone with a GPS check when they arrive on the ward.
Questions and answers
Does ShiftFriend warn about rest periods?
Yes. You set a minimum rest period, e.g. 11 hours, and maximum weekly working time. The plan flags shifts that break the rules.
Can we use fixed rotas?
Yes. With Pro you save your rotas as templates and roll them out for several weeks at a time.
Can employees confirm they have read instructions?
Yes. With Pro you share documents, and employees confirm they have read them. You can see who is missing.