Abstract: A method and system for optimal scheduling of nursing services in a hospital is provided herein. The method and system comprises forecasting demand for the nursing services for a time interval based on historical data and external data. The method and system further comprises extracting nurses' availability data for the time interval. The method and system comprises aggregating constraints applicable to the nursing services. The method and system also comprises computing a schedule of nurses based on the constraints using at least an optimization model.

Abstract: A method and system for forecasting demand for nursing services in a hospital herein. The method and system comprises accessing external data and historical data of a hospital. The method and system further comprises combining the external data and historical data of a hospital to form a structured data aggregation. Further, the structured data aggregation is processed. The method and system further comprises forecasting for a time interval, the demand for nursing services. In addition, work drivers are an accurate workload indicator for nurse workload planning and takes into consideration patient-dependent diversified needs. Furthermore, the system comprises a productivity index that accounts for nurses down-time and administrative tasks that need to be subtracted from the time spent on clinical tasks. This is used to schedule accurately the nurse rota based on realistic hospital needs and uses historic data to predict the upcoming demand over different ranges of time-horizons.

Abstract: A protective dust jacket cover is effective to functionally seal and protect a dust jacket. The cover protects the jacket from light, moisture, pests, and handling. In addition, the dust jacket can be functionally applied to a book when it is sealed within the protective dust jacket cover of the invention.