MUHC Workforce Manager Documentation¶

Welcome to the comprehensive documentation for the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Workforce Manager - a unified scheduling platform for the Anesthesiology Department across all three MUHC hospital sites.

About the MUHC Workforce Manager¶

The MUHC Workforce Manager serves as a centralized workforce management system for the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Anesthesiology Department, replacing the fragmented scheduling systems currently used across different hospital sites:

• Glen Site: Excel spreadsheets → Unified digital platform
• General Site: Petal MD → Integrated with other sites
• Neuro Site: Petal MD → Streamlined workflow

Key Benefits¶

• Unified View: Single platform for all three MUHC hospitals
• Cross-Site Visibility: Chiefs can see doctor assignments across all locations
• Mobile Optimized: Healthcare workers can access schedules on any device
• Real-time Updates: Instant notifications for schedule changes
• Efficient Workflows: Streamlined processes for admins and staff

Multi-Site Operations¶

The system manages scheduling across three primary MUHC locations:

User Roles and Access¶

The platform serves different user types with role-appropriate access:

Administrators¶

• Chiefs of Anesthesiology: Full system access and oversight
• Department Administrators: User management and scheduling control
• Site Coordinators: Location-specific administrative access

Healthcare Staff¶

• Anesthesiologists: Schedule viewing, time-off requests, profile management
• Residents and Fellows: Schedule access and personal management
• Support Staff: Limited access for coordination purposes

Documentation Structure¶

This documentation is organized into focused sections for different user needs:

Getting Started¶

Quick start guides and system overview for new users

Admin Guide¶

Comprehensive administrator documentation covering: - User management and permissions - Schedule creation and publishing - Multi-site operations - Time-off request management - System administration

Staff Guide¶

End-user documentation for healthcare workers: - Account setup and login - Schedule viewing and navigation - Time-off requests - Mobile app usage - Profile management

API Reference¶

Technical documentation for developers: - REST API endpoints - Database schema - System architecture - Development setup

Tutorials¶

Step-by-step walkthroughs with screenshots and videos

Quick Navigation¶

Healthcare Context¶

This system is specifically designed for healthcare environments where:

• Staff mobility between sites is common
• Schedule accuracy is critical for patient care
• Real-time updates are essential for operational efficiency
• Mobile access is required for on-call situations
• Compliance with healthcare regulations is mandatory

Getting Help¶

If you need assistance with the MUHC Workforce Manager:

• Staff Members: See the Staff Troubleshooting Guide
• Administrators: Check the Admin Troubleshooting Section
• Technical Issues: Contact your IT department or system administrator
• Feature Requests: Submit feedback through the system or contact administration

This documentation is continuously updated to reflect the latest features and improvements to the MUHC Workforce Manager system.