Are there trails blazed outside the system’s parameters that frustrate planners? This episode discusses “desire paths” in sidewalk design as an example for surgical staffing, and looks at how AI could help us get a better understanding of employee behavior and trends. What will we find if we stop to listen to the footfalls of our healthcare community?
Key Points:
-What are "desire paths"?
-Is AI able to eliminate reactive staffing?
-The Operating Suite

References:
-Bramley, E. V. (Oct 5, 2022). Desire paths: the illicit trails that defy the urban planners. The Guardian. Retrieved October 17th, 2022, from https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2018/oct/05/desire-paths-the-illicit-trails-that-defy-the-urban-planners.
-Melchionna, M. (Mar 1, 2022). Sanford Health to Deploy New AI System for Nurse Scheduling. HealthITAnalytics. Retrieved October, 18th, 2022 from https://healthitanalytics.com/news/sanford-health-to-deploy-new-ai-system-for-nurse-scheduling.
-Walker, C. (Feb. 24, 2022). Unique AI tool helps Sanford Health schedule nurses. Sanford Health News. Retrieved October 18th, 2022, from https://news.sanfordhealth.org/innovations/unique-ai-tool-helps-sanford-health-schedule-nurses. 

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