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Emergency Operations & Patient Flow Analytics
May 25 - Jul 03, 2026 | EDT
Register for the new FP20 Analytics Challenge 38 on Healthcare data analytics! Pre-registration now to get an update when challenge is live!
Timeline
Workshop | Power BI Workshop: Build a Hospital Patient Flow Dashboard
Workshop | Power BI Workshop: Build a Hospital Patient Flow Dashboard
04 June | 07:00
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Webinar | Top 5 Power BI Dashboards for Healthcare Operations Analysis
Webinar | Top 5 Power BI Dashboards for Healthcare Operations Analysis
03 July | 08:00
25 May - 29 June
Submitted Reports
About challenge
How to participate
The Brief
Judging criteria
Timeline
Dataset
Past challenges
Winner of the challenge
All Submissions
About the FP20 Analytics ZoomCharts Data Challenge
Dive into the dataset, build a Power BI report, practice your data visualization skills, and compete for prizes.
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Main ZoomCharts Prize
$300 Amazon Gift Card
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FP20 Analytics Community Prizes
Skillwave, The Data Vis Force, and Enterprise DNA
Want to build professional Power BI reports and grow your portfolio?
This challenge helps you level up with expert feedback, hands-on workshops, webinars with MVPs, and visibility in our public results showcase. It’s a great way to learn, gain recognition, and connect with a supportive data community.
The challenge is hosted in partnership with FP20 Analytics, a LinkedIn community that brings together 22k+ passionate data professionals and helps new analysts improve their craft. It’s a welcoming space where you can practice, learn, and share your work with others.
Benefits of Joining the Challenge
➤ Live Workshops & 1:1 Mentoring
Learn from experienced Power BI professionals through practical workshops and one-on-one mentoring for tailored advice on your submission.
➤ Personalized Feedback
Receive detailed, constructive feedback on your report and improve your skills with real insights from experienced analysts.
➤ Free ZoomCharts Custom Visuals License
Get a ZoomCharts Developer License with full access to the Drill Down PRO visuals library.
➤ Free Report Downloads
Validated challenge participants receive 5 free downloads from the Power BI Report Gallery.
Prizes 🏆
- The best report using ZoomCharts visuals will receive a $300 Amazon Gift Card.
- Being selected in the Top 5 grants you +10 free downloads from the Power BI Report Gallery.
- All FP20 Analytics challenge participants also compete for prizes from Skillwave, The Data Vis Force, and Enterprise DNA.
Live Winner Announcement
Winners will be announced during a special live webinar. Join the winner announcement and top submissions review to see standout reports, learn from the best entries, and celebrate the challenge results.
Webinar recordings
How to Participate in the FP20 Analytics & ZoomCharts Challenge
Follow these steps to register, build your Power BI report, submit your entry, and compete for the ZoomCharts Grand Prize.
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Register for the Challenge
- Register using the form above on this page.
- Download the dataset using the "Get the Dataset" button.
- Read the challenge brief in the "The Brief" section to understand the data and requirements.
- Activate your free ZoomCharts Drill Down Visuals Developer License for Power BI. Watch the setup video or follow the step-by-step instructions.
If you have your own Microsoft account: select "See My License" and follow the setup instructions.
If you don’t have a work or school Microsoft account: select "See My Account" to activate a free Microsoft account provided by ZoomCharts exclusively for challenge participants.
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Build Your Report in Power BI
- Add your ZoomCharts Developer License to Power BI Desktop.
- Add ZoomCharts visuals from the Power BI visuals library or Microsoft Marketplace.
- Build your report using the challenge dataset.
- Your report must include at least two ZoomCharts Drill Down Visuals on the same page.
Recommended pages
Up to 3 pages
Canvas size
16:9 or 1920 x 1080
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Improve Your Report and Learn New Skills
- Join the challenge workshop to learn how to use the dataset.
- Book a free 1-on-1 consultation with the ZoomCharts team if you need help with your report.
- Browse the Template Gallery for ideas and inspiration.
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Submit Your Challenge Entry
Log in to your account on this page and upload your report in .pbix format for validation.
If your report does not meet all requirements:
You will receive an email explaining what needs to be fixed. You can update your report and submit it again.
Validation timeline:
- Your report will be reviewed within 1-2 business days.
- Once validated, you will receive a Publish to Web link that you can use in your portfolio or share online.
- You will receive personalized feedback within 1-2 business days to help you improve your report.
Note: You may resubmit your entry as many times as needed before the challenge deadline.
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Finalize Your Participation to Compete for the ZoomCharts Grand Prize
To be eligible for all prizes, complete these steps:
- Post the final version of your report as a PDF on your LinkedIn profile.
- Use this caption: "I am participating in FP20 Analytics ZoomCharts Challenge 38".
- Include a short summary of your report and the Publish to Web link, if you have one.
- Use #FP20Analytics and #builtwithzoomcharts, and tag @Federico Pastor and @ZoomCharts.
- Share your report in the FP20 Analytics LinkedIn Community group.
- Follow ZoomCharts on LinkedIn.
- Rate ZoomCharts visuals at Microsoft Marketplace.
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Attend the Live Closing Webinar
- The ZoomCharts team reviews and analyzes the Top 5 challenge submissions during the live webinar.
- You will learn best practices, visualization tips, and new Power BI skills.
- The winner of the best report receives a $300 Amazon Gift Card from ZoomCharts.
Technical Requirements
Tool
Power BI
Recommended length
Up to 3 pages
Including drill-through pages
Canvas size
16:9 or 1920 x 1080
Default Power BI or Full HD
ZoomCharts visuals
At least 2
Drill Down visuals on at least one page
Need help choosing or using ZoomCharts visuals? See this practical guide for using Drill Down PRO visuals.
Emergency Operations & Patient Flow Analytics
Challenge Brief
In this data analytics challenge, you will use the healthcare dataset from the "Code Blue" Emergency Operations & Patient Flow dataset to help hospitals understand operational performance, identify pressure points, and support better decision-making.
Key Questions to Explore
Patient flow trends
How does Beds change by Full_Date, and what trend patterns should leaders pay attention to?
Hospital performance
Which Hospital_ID and Hospital_Name account for the highest activity, pressure, or performance variation?
Metric movement
Which measures show the strongest improvement or decline?
Risks and inefficiencies
Where are the biggest gaps, risks, or inefficiencies in the process?
Performance drivers
Which groups or dimensions explain the biggest differences in performance?
Segment comparison
How do key metrics compare across important business segments?
Outliers
Are there unusual patterns that need further investigation?
Outcome factors
Which factors appear most connected to better or worse outcomes?
Recommended Focus
- Identify the strongest opportunities for operational improvement.
- Show where hospital leaders should focus attention first.
- Connect patient flow, capacity, and performance variation in a clear story.
- End with practical recommendations leaders can prioritize based on the data.
Judging Criteria
Each report is evaluated based on three main criteria: Intuitiveness, Interactivity, and Insightfulness. These factors ensure that the report is accurate, functional, user-friendly, and ready to be presented to end users.
Intuitive
Max 15 ptsHow clear and easy is the report to understand at a glance?
- Is the report visually appealing?
- Are charts and visual elements chosen appropriately?
- Does the report tell a clear data story?
- Is the layout focused instead of overwhelming?
- Are tooltips, titles, and legends clear and helpful?
Interactive
Max 15 ptsHow engaging and seamless is the report exploration experience?
- Is navigation clear and easy to follow?
- Are slicers and interactive elements useful?
- Does cross-chart filtering feel smooth and connected?
- Is the report optimized for touch devices?
- Are tutorials and guiding elements helpful to the user?
Insightful
Max 15 ptsHow accurate, complete, and meaningful is the data for decision-making?
- Does the report provide strong depth of analysis?
- Is the data cleaned, prepared, and structured well?
- Does the data appear accurately across visuals?
- Is the report optimized for faster loading time?
- Does the report support deeper exploration through drill-down?
Total possible score: 45 points. A strong submission should be easy to understand, smooth to explore, and rich enough to support meaningful decisions.
Timeline
Workshop | Power BI Workshop: Build a Hospital Patient Flow Dashboard
Workshop | Power BI Workshop: Build a Hospital Patient Flow Dashboard
04 June | 07:00
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Webinar | Top 5 Power BI Dashboards for Healthcare Operations Analysis
Webinar | Top 5 Power BI Dashboards for Healthcare Operations Analysis
03 July | 08:00
25 May - 29 June