Fraser Health improves Burnaby Hospital staffing with a $1.5M AI award from Deloitte Canada, driving 91% accuracy in predicting emergency patient demand.

Fraser Health, in collaboration with Deloitte Canada, is enhancing patient care at Burnaby Hospital through AI-driven scheduling tools, funded by a $1.5 million Scale AI award. The technology analyzes electronic medical records to forecast patient demand in emergency and medicine departments, improving staffing efficiency. Pilot tests indicate the tool can predict surges with 91% accuracy for the next day and 81% for up to a week, ultimately aiming for better healthcare delivery.

September 14, 2024
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