{"id":787,"date":"2025-11-24T19:08:27","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T19:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/?p=787"},"modified":"2026-01-29T19:47:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T19:47:09","slug":"petal-unlocks-healthcare-capacity-339m-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/fr\/blog\/physicians\/petal-unlocks-healthcare-capacity-339m-2\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Steps to creating a physician schedule with fair shift distribution\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"787\" class=\"elementor elementor-787\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-413f683 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"413f683\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50e6dbd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"50e6dbd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fed6a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7fed6a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Key takeaways<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88924fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88924fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Define fairness upfront<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Agree on equity factors and measurable targets with your physician group.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Automate where possible<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Manual scheduling is time-consuming and error-prone\u2014automated scheduling tools streamline fairness and save hours.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Monitor and adjust<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Use reporting and equity tracking to maintain balance across multiple scheduling periods.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d4781e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d4781e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fair shift distribution isn\u2019t just about keeping the peace\u2014it\u2019s about improving physician satisfaction, reducing burnout, and ensuring consistent patient care. Staffing shortages and rising patient volumes are unfortunately common, and workforce management strategies that prioritize equity are essential.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Without a clear process, inequities creep in\u2014leading to frustration, fatigue, and even retention issues. Fortunately, with the right steps and tools, you can create schedules that feel fair and sustainable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f0645a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3f0645a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-24-at-2.02.51-PM-1024x493.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-789\" alt=\"Examples-of-equity\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-24-at-2.02.51-PM-1024x493.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-24-at-2.02.51-PM-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-24-at-2.02.51-PM-768x370.png 768w, https:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-24-at-2.02.51-PM-18x9.png 18w, https:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-24-at-2.02.51-PM.png 1176w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14ad787 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14ad787\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW181282655 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181282655 BCX0\">Below are seven practical steps to help you build equity into your scheduling process while <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181282655 BCX0\">leveraging<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181282655 BCX0\"> automation for efficiency.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW181282655 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-feb465a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"feb465a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW18091288 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18091288 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Step 1: Define <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18091288 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">w<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18091288 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">hat \u201c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18091288 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18091288 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">air\u201d <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18091288 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18091288 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">cheduling <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18091288 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">m<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18091288 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">eans for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18091288 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">y<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18091288 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">our <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18091288 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18091288 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">eam<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW18091288 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c06ab01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c06ab01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fairness starts with clarity. Gather your physician group and identify equity factors. This includes the shifts or tasks that need balanced distribution. These often include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Time-based shifts: nights, weekends, holidays.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Task-based shifts: on-call duties, procedures, or exams.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These factors usually involve the least desirable shifts, but they should reflect your team\u2019s priorities. Document them so everyone understands what fairness looks like.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e5442b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e5442b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW197284095 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197284095 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Step 2: Set <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197284095 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">m<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197284095 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">easurable <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197284095 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197284095 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">quity <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197284095 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197284095 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">argets<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW197284095 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec6b3ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec6b3ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once equity factors are clear, set specific, measurable targets. There is no way to assess the success or impact of your scheduling efforts without defining targets or expectations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0For example:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cEach physician covers at least two weekends every three months.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Targets should be agreed upon collectively and serve as the foundation for your schedule. Without measurable goals, fairness becomes subjective and hard to enforce.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3c7af3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3c7af3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185742251 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185742251 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Step 3: Account for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185742251 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185742251 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">xceptions<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW185742251 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f002a7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f002a7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not every physician can follow the same rules. Part-time roles, specialties, hospital contracts, or personal preferences often require adjustments. Document these exceptions upfront to avoid conflicts later. For example:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr. A prefers weekends.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr. B works part-time and should have fewer night shifts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These don\u2019t need to be made into laundry lists of exceptions, but defining them first and then inputting them into your scheduling tool makes future schedule building much easier.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9821d61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9821d61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW14780745 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14780745 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Heading 2 Char\">Step 4: Automate the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14780745 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Heading 2 Char\">p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14780745 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Heading 2 Char\">rocess<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW14780745 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa60ae0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa60ae0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Manual scheduling for large teams, such as hospital departments, is time-consuming and error prone. This is where automated scheduling solutions like Petal Health make the process streamlined. These platforms use built-in and established rules to apply fairness rules, saving hours of planning time and reducing mistakes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Benefits of automation include:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Equity enforcement<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Targets and exceptions are applied consistently.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Real-time monitoring<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> See fairness metrics as you build the schedule.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Flexibility<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adjust priorities without starting from scratch.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Automated scheduling isn\u2019t just about convenience. It\u2019s at the heart of creating a sustainable, scalable scheduling process for modern healthcare workforce management. There\u2019s no reason to continue using manual processes with Excel spreadsheets or handwritten calendars for adjustments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5e3890 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f5e3890\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW98919306 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98919306 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Step 5: Balance <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98919306 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98919306 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">quity <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98919306 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">o<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98919306 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">ver <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98919306 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98919306 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">ime<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW98919306 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c0060b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c0060b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consistency is key when building shift distribution that has fairness and equity at its core. It\u2019s easy to create an initial schedule, but without established rules and definitions, holding onto that equity is hard. Use cumulative data to ensure equity holds over months or even years. For example, i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">f holidays were uneven last quarter, adjust the next schedule accordingly.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This long-term view prevents recurring imbalances that erode trust in fairness being maintained in the long-term.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0ea998 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f0ea998\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96182872 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96182872 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Step 6: Distribute <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96182872 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96182872 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">hifts <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96182872 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96182872 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">venly <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96182872 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">w<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96182872 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">ithin <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96182872 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96182872 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">ach <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96182872 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96182872 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">eriod<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW96182872 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-423b1a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"423b1a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW5718061 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5718061 BCX0\">Avoid front-loading undesirable shifts. If a physician needs <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW5718061 BCX0\">18 night<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5718061 BCX0\"> shifts over three months, spread them evenly<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5718061 BCX0\">rather than clustering them. This approach reduces fatigue and improves morale.<\/span> <\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW5718061 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cihi.ca\/en\/taking-the-pulse-measuring-shared-priorities-for-canadian-health-care-2024\/health-workforce-and-surgeries\/balancing-the-needs-of-canadians-and-our-health#:~:text=Since%20the%20start%20of%20the,professionals%20and%20attract%20new%20ones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW5718061 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW5718061 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Studies <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5718061 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">show<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW5718061 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW5718061 BCX0\">tha<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW5718061 BCX0\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5718061 BCX0\"> clinician burnout has a direct impact on<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5718061 BCX0\">patient care and outcomes<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5718061 BCX0\">, making a balanced schedule important to everyone<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5718061 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW5718061 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0558ddf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0558ddf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW137226482 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137226482 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Step 7: Review and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137226482 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">r<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137226482 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">eport<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW137226482 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-546c10d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"546c10d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After publishing the schedule, generate a fairness report. This helps you:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Confirm equity targets were met.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provide transparency to your team.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improve future schedules based on past performance.<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reports also support compliance and audit requirements, making them a critical part of workforce management. Laying out KPIs and reporting on them makes future improvements easier and more transparent for everyone involved.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee87dd7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee87dd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80992375 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW80992375 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Benefits of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80992375 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80992375 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">utomated <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80992375 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80992375 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">cheduling for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80992375 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">w<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80992375 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">orkforce <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80992375 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">m<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80992375 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">anagement<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW80992375 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf9a5ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cf9a5ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Time savings<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Reduce schedule creation time by up to 98%.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cost efficiency:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Lower scheduling costs by replacing manual tools.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improved accuracy:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Eliminate human error and ensure compliance.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e36413 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e36413\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW101929756 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101929756 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Ready to simplify <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101929756 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">equitable<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101929756 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\"> scheduling?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW101929756 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e33bf5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0e33bf5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b30ebf0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b30ebf0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW121570879 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121570879 BCX0\">Discover how Petal Health\u2019s automated scheduling platform can help you enforce fairness, save hours of planning time, and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121570879 BCX0\">optimize<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121570879 BCX0\"> your workforce management strategy.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW121570879 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a class=\"c-link c-link--underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.petal-health.com\/en\/contact\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-5414\">Talk to a Petal expert<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-536c84c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"536c84c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Frequently asked questions<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e58927 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e58927\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Does Petal replace our existing scheduling or EHR or HR tools?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No. Petal integrates with your existing systems and enhances their capabilities with real-time visibility and intelligent scheduling. This means you can improve fairness and efficiency without disrupting your current workflows.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Can Petal handle multi-site and multi-department scheduling?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Absolutely. Petal is designed for large, complex organizations with region-wide workforce requirements. 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The Petal mobile app gives physicians and staff on-the-go access to schedules, on-call information, and team communications\u2014making it easier to manage shifts and stay connected.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How does Petal support fair scheduling?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Petal\u2019s equity engine ensures fair shift distribution by applying agreed-upon rules, considering physician preferences, and avoiding bias. 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