Built for Long-Term Care

Shift Optimizer

Shift Coverage for LTC.

Automated. Compliant. Fast.

Stop manually calling staff to fill cancelled shifts. Arise Shift Optimizer automates the entire process while strictly adhering to seniority lists and CBA rules.

Under 10 Seconds - the time to book a shift and start outreach
Compliant By Design - Align call-outs with union rules and seniotity

Tailored for LTC Leadership

Arise Shift Optimizer solves specific operational challenges for every stakeholder in your organization.

CEO · Protect your bottom line & compliance

CFO · Control overtime & agency spend

Director of Care · Focus on care, not coverage

HR Director · Improve fairness & retention

Scheduler · End the phone-tag nightmare

Protect revenue, minimize risk, and keep staffing fair.

Arise Shift Optimizer automatically respects seniority, union rules, and local CBAs while making it radically faster to fill shifts. Every outreach attempt is logged, time-stamped, and ready for audit review.

Reduce avoidable overtime and emergency agency usage.
Give schedulers hours back every week.
Improve staff trust with consistent, transparent rules.
Equip leadership with real-time visibility into coverage.

How Arise Shift Optimizer Works

Replace hours of manual work with a streamlined, compliant workflow.

Log the Shift

Supervisor records a cancelled shift in seconds. No phone lists or spreadsheets.

Apply Rules

The rules engine filters eligible staff based on seniority, role, and constraints.

Send Outreach

The system sends SMS to staff in the correct order and tracks responses.

Confirm & Audit

Once filled, all attempts and responses are logged in a digital audit trail.

Efficiency Impact Model

Arise Shift Optimizer is designed to reduce agency spend, avoid unnecessary overtime, and reclaim admin time from your leadership team.

• Lower reliance on agency staffing by exhausting internal options first.

• Reduce scheduling-related overtime driven by last-minute decisions.

• Free up hours every week for schedulers, DOCs, and managers.

What leaders typically see

• Fewer emergency agency calls after implementing structured outreach.

• Measurable reduction in time spent chasing staff for each sick call.

• Clear, defensible documentation in the event of union grievances.

• Better predictability in staffing and financial planning.

Actual results vary by site, staffing model, and operational use. We recommend running your own numbers using our ROI calculator.

FAQS

How do you handle union rules and CBA compliance?

Arise Shift Optimizer is built for union-compliant scheduling in healthcare and long-term care. We configure the system to enforce your collective agreement rules, including seniority, overtime, rest periods, and call-out logic, so scheduling decisions remain compliant automatically.

Do staff need to download an app?

No. Arise Shift Optimizer uses SMS shift scheduling, so staff communicate by text message only—no apps, logins, or training required.

Does Arise Shift Optimizer replace our current scheduling software?

No. Arise Shift Optimizer integrates with existing healthcare scheduling systems and works alongside your current software to automate staff outreach and response handling—without requiring a technology replacement.

Can we still manually assign shifts?

Yes. Your team keeps full operational control. Arise Shift Optimizer automates communication, but all manual scheduling and overrides remain available.