In a Power Your Practice article, Xavier E. Martinez discusses ways to improve patient turnaround time at a medical practice.
Here are eight ways to decrease patient turnaround time:
1. Assign a check-in clerk whose sole duty is to check in patients.
2. Give patients a medical history form that is self-explanatory and easy to fill out.
3. Assign a medical assistant to take vitals and prep charts.
4. Post an order board in a common area to prevent delays in patients waiting for common office procedures such as injections.
5. Implement an efficient practice management system that seamlessly guides you between check-in and checkout without a hitch.
6. Request resident physicians to review patient charts prior to patient visits.
7. Make sure your electronic health record system is easy-to-use and fast to navigate.
8. Align your practice with a culture of service.
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