You deserve a platform built for the complex reality of healthcare scheduling.
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Lightning Bolt is a true scheduling command center
Proven results from healthcare organizations
82%
Annual time reduction in building schedules
30%
Improvement in provider satisfaction
88%
Reduction in time to contact on-call doctors
97%
of physicians prefer the new workflow
99.7%
Approval for time-off requests
Create complex personalized schedules with no gaps in minutes
Automated schedule creation
24/7 white glove support
Unlimited custom rules
Consider all factors to auto-generate the best possible schedule
Equitable On-Call Shift Distribution
Recovery Time and Overnight Shifts
Residency Schedule Restrictions
Interdepartmental Cross-Scheduling
Staffing Requirements
Multiple Locations
FTE Statuses
Provider Shift and Time-Off Preferences
Recurring Department Meetings
Custom rules. Gapless schedules.
Lightning Bolt uses combinatorial optimization to automatically create schedules that include individual preferences and organizational needs.
You can set up custom rules to consider time-off requests, shift swaps, recovery time, equitable shift distribution, meetings, and more.
Forget the spreadsheet headaches. Making updates is quick and simple for admins to do without the time-suck or conflicts, and everyone has instant access to the live updates.
Swapping shifts or getting covered at the last minute doesn’t result in chaos. Just a few clicks, and the gaps are filled.
Built to make life easy for everyone
automated schedule creation
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Generate optimized schedules that meet all requirements without any manual effort.
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Access schedules via desktop and mobile devices.
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Give all staff access to live schedule updates.
with balanced schedules
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View and manage schedules from any device.
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Request time off and swap shifts on your own.
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Enjoy better work-life balance with a fair share of coveted shifts and on-call
assignments.
using in-depth analytics
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Ensure the right personnel are in the right place
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View demand vs. supply gap analysis and
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Make data-driven staffing decisions with real-time insights across departments and
locations.
Get time back with
automated schedule creation
Generate optimized schedules that meet all requirements without any manual effort.Access schedules via desktop and mobile devices.Give all staff access to live schedule updates.
Protect providers' well-being with balanced schedules
View and manage schedules from any device.Request time off and swap shifts on your own.Enjoy better work-life balance with a fair share of coveted shifts and on-call assignments.
Make staffing decisions
using in-depth analytics
Ensure the right personnel are in the right place at the right time.View demand vs. supply gap analysis and utilization reports.Make data-driven staffing decisions with real-time insights across departments and locations.
Connect Lightning Bolt to the tools you already use
Why care teams love Lightning Bolt
85%+ time saved
The automated scheduling engine creates monthly schedules in minutes, with minimal manual clean-up.
90%+ scheduling accuracy
Lightning Bolt’s proprietary combinatorial optimization engine has unlimited rules to handle even the most complex needs.
24/7 white glove support
Our Rapid Enterprise Deployment team gets you live in under 3 months. Plus, we offer ongoing support, 365 days a year.
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Proven Results from Healthcare Organizations
50% Reduction in Creation Time
12 Hours → 5 mins Schedule Building
30% Higher Physician Satisfaction
FAQs
How does Lightning Bolt use artificial intelligence (AI), and how does this differentiate it from other products on the market?
Unlike other products that simply digitize manual scheduling or automate schedule builds, Lightning Bolt uses a flexible, AI-enabled process called combinatorial optimization to identify the BEST schedule from a finite set of possibilities.
By considering multiple variables such as staff availability, skill sets, and shift preferences, combinatorial optimization allows Lightning Bolt to rapidly auto-generate an optimal schedule for any staff, including nurses, mid-level providers, technicians, or physician assistants (PAs). It can also assign operating room (OR) cases to anesthesia staff and schedule examination rooms and even veterinarians.
By making the best use of resources and meets organizational constraints, it advances operational efficiency, improves staff satisfaction by building fairer schedules, and enhances patient care by ensuring that the right personnel are in the right place at the right time.
Can I transfer my current information from different software to Lightning Bolt?
Yes, you can load past schedules or summaries in the form of tallies to produce new schedules based on historical data.
We make your transition easy by importing a spreadsheet of your past schedules, including personnel, assignments, patterns, eligibility, and compatibility, ensuring all your historical data is available in Lightning Bolt for running reports.
Can I get my schedule on my iPhone/iPad/Android device?
Yes, our subscription feature allows you to get your latest schedule on any iOS or Android device, with real-time updates. We also offer a native iPhone app for free.
Does it work on a Mac, Windows, or Linux?
Lightning Bolt is web-based and fully functional on Mac, Windows, and Linux platforms.
Can I import my schedule into Outlook/Google Calendar?
Yes, using our subscriptions feature, your schedule will automatically update in Outlook or Google Calendar with any changes.
Do you integrate with other solutions?
Yes, we recommend integrating to enhance workforce management and operational efficiency. Check out some of our integrations.
Is there a limit on the number of providers or shifts the system can schedule?
No, our system can handle schedules for large groups with no technical limits on providers or tasks. Licenses are per seat, so replacements don't affect pricing. However, a net increase in scheduled individuals requires additional licenses.
It can also help smaller practices! Many of our smaller practices find having Lightning Bolt gives them one source of truth for scheduling, makes it much easier to submit time-off requests & execute last-minute shift swaps, creates optimal holiday schedules, allows for easy mobile schedule access, and promotes an overall increase in convenience.
What technical support do you offer to setup and maintain Lightning Bolt?
We assist with initial setup and training. If the rules change, we offer professional services and technical support to help you adapt the system to new rules, whether you prefer us to handle it or do it yourself. Technical support is available from 8 AM to 8 PM Eastern Time (5 AM to 5 PM Pacific Time) via phone (1.866.202.4323 ext. 4), email, or submitting a request.
