Hank vs. the Robot Ep 11 - Predictive Staffing: SPD Resources When & Where You Need Them

Posted on 01/08/2025
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We're back with Episode 11 of my "Hank vs. the Robot" podcast series, the industry's first and only Human + AI podcast, and today I sit down with "Sterile Simon" to explore one of Sterile Processing's most outsized opportunities: predictive staffing. We dive deep into how data analytics and AI can revolutionize the way departments schedule and utilize their most precious resource - their people.



Key insights from this episode include:

🎯 Using data to align staffing levels with actual workload demands

🎯 Strategies for cleaning and validating SPD productivity data

🎯 Balancing cross-training with opportunities for specialization

🎯 Leveraging AI to optimize staff assignments based on individual strengths

🎯 Building smarter scheduling systems that adapt to real-time changes



Plus, we explore how this technology could transform both operational efficiency and career growth opportunities in SPD! Whether you're a department leader struggling with staffing decisions, a tech looking to grow your skills, or an administrator focused on productivity metrics, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of sterile processing workforce management. I hope you can join us!



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