Schedule Template
Pre-configured shift patterns for bulk schedule generation.
Purpose: Define reusable shift sequences for consistent scheduling.
Key Fields:
| Field | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Template Name | Text | Descriptive template identifier | "Nurse 3-Shift Rotation" |
| Template Type | Select | Fixed or Rotating | Rotating |
| Pattern Length | Number | Days in template pattern | 7 days |
| Placement | Select | Applicable location | Main Hospital |
| Department | Select | Target department | Nursing Department |
| Shift Sequence | Array | Ordered shift assignments | [Morning, Evening, Night, Rest, Morning, Evening, Night] |
| Effective Date | Date | When template becomes active | 2026-01-01 |
| Status | Toggle | Active or Inactive | Active |
How to Use:
- Navigate to Work Schedule → Configurations → Schedule
- Click Add Template
- Enter template name and select type
- Set pattern length (days in sequence)
- Select placement and department
- Define shift sequence:
- Day 1: Assign shift (e.g., Morning Shift)
- Day 2: Assign shift (e.g., Evening Shift)
- Continue for all days in pattern
- Set effective date
- Activate template
- Use in Generate Schedule feature