Halton Healthcare Services to Use Workforce Management Technology Leader's Automated Staffing and Scheduling Solution
API Healthcare, the leader in healthcare-specific workforce management solutions, today announced their entry into the Canadian market with Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) of Ontario, Canada. In an effort to automate the scheduling process in their multi-hospital organization, Halton Healthcare Services has initiated the implementation of API Healthcare Staffing and Scheduling Solution at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. API Healthcare provides healthcare focused workforce management technology to more than 1,000 hospitals, long term care facilities and staffing agencies throughout the United States. The recent agreement with Halton Healthcare Services marks the company's first venture into Canada.
"We have partnered with healthcare organizations in the U.S. for almost 30 years to provide high quality, healthcare-focused workforce management technology," said J.P. Fingado, president and chief executive officer, API Healthcare. "This past year we have seen increased interest both inside and outside the United States as healthcare organizations demand a clinically focused workforce solution. Through the agreement with Halton Healthcare Services, we have officially expanded into Canada and are in a very solid position to move forward with our international strategy, something I am very excited about. "
API Healthcare Staffing and Scheduling Solution is comprehensive technology that enables hospitals to simplify the scheduling process through tools such as self-scheduling, automated schedule creation and providing complete visibility into daily staffing needs, helping ensure the right staff is assigned to the right patients, resulting in optimal patient outcomes.
"Managing the scheduling process for a dynamic 24/7 workforce is a challenging and complex task," said Denise Hardenne, senior vice-president, Halton Healthcare Services. "We were looking for a solution that aligned with our strategic plan and was created especially for the unique environment that exists within our healthcare organizations. API Healthcare Staffing and Scheduling Solution will improve the efficiency of our scheduling processes and enhance flexibility in staffing the units appropriately for continuity of patient care and patient safety. In addition, API Healthcare technology will be used to integrate our scheduling and payroll functions."
About API Healthcare
API Healthcare (www.apihealthcare.com) is the largest healthcare-specific vendor of workforce management solutions to the healthcare industry. The company's staffing and scheduling, patient classification, human resources, recruiting, payroll, time and attendance, business analytics, and staffing agency solutions are used by more than 1,000 hospitals and staffing agencies. Founded in 1982, API Healthcare has been rated by KLAS in the Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards Report (www.KLASresearch.com) as the top time and attendance provider system for the last eight years (2002-2009). More information can be found at www.apihealthcare.com.
About Halton Healthcare Services
Halton Healthcare Services (www.haltonhealthcare.com) operates three community hospitals in one of the fastest growing regions in Ontario. Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Milton District Hospital and Georgetown Hospital provide acute care hospital services to the more than 300,000 residents of Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills. Halton Healthcare Services employs more than 2,800 full-time, part-time and casual staff. This tri-site facility has been awarded numerous recognition awards for quality and innovative practices and most recently received a full three-year Accreditation award and was recognized for three national leading practices by Accreditation Canada.
Contacts:
API Healthcare
Samantha Ehley, 262-670-2714
Samantha.ehley@apihealthcare.com
