Forecasting
What the hospital will need next week, next month, and how to prepare
3,050 items/day by Mar 29
+10% vs. current average
HIGH
Flu surge — 40-60% ED increase predicted
$942K
$32K over budget — seasonal surge
Predicted Consumption — Next 14 Days
How many supply items the hospital is expected to consume each day over the next two weeks. The forecast combines: historical usage patterns, scheduled surgeries, patient census projections, and the incoming flu surge from CDC surveillance data.
Monthly Spend Forecast
What the hospital is projected to spend on supplies each month. After March, the AI forecasts future spend based on scheduled procedures, seasonal patterns, and the flu surge.
What Happens to Our Inventory If...
Select a scenario to see how it impacts supply consumption, stockout risk, and cost over the next 2–4 weeks.
Normal Operations — No Action Needed
PPE Burn Rate
5,000 /week
Stock covers 6.4 days
Medication Usage
3,200 /week
2 items below reorder
Stockout Risk
3 items
Heparin, Vicryl 3-0, Vent Circuits
Extra Cost
$0
On track — $59K under budget YTD
Prediction Alerts
Forward-looking alerts: outbreak intelligence, demand predictions, and proactive recommendations.
Full Analysis
CDC ILINet data shows 34% week-over-week increase in influenza-like illness in San Francisco County. Wastewater surveillance confirms rising viral load. Additionally, 30 flu vaccination appointments have been booked this month — a 3x increase over February — signaling heightened community awareness and demand. Model predicts 40-60% increase in ED respiratory visits within 7-10 days.
Recommended Action
Pre-order additional flu vaccine doses (est. 50 units), Tamiflu (est. 200 units), rapid flu tests (est. 1,500 units), N95 masks (est. 3,000 units), and vaccination supplies (syringes, alcohol pads). Auto-adjust PAR levels for respiratory supplies.
Projected Impact
Prevents estimated $45,000 in emergency procurement costs