SCHEDUALING Flashcards
SHEDUAL (30 cards)
What is the process of scheduling and follow-up?
The process of assigning individual patients and/or patients’ activities to time and/or healthcare resources
Efficient scheduling ensures timely allocation of resources and treatment.
Why is efficient patient scheduling important?
It improves resource utilization and minimizes patient waiting times.
It helps healthcare providers optimize resources and enhance the overall patient experience.
What is patient follow-up?
The act of making contact with patients or their caregivers at a later date to check on progress since the last appointment.
It involves monitoring symptoms, reinforcing care knowledge, and confirming medication regimens.
List the key components of patient follow-up.
- Monitoring symptoms
- Reinforcing care knowledge
- Providing education
- Confirming medication regimens
- Scheduling follow-up visits
- Sharing lab results
- Ensuring adherence to care instructions
What are the advantages of centralized scheduling?
- More efficient workflows
- More control
- Ability to track metrics
Centralized scheduling manages all patient appointments across multiple providers and locations.
What are the disadvantages of decentralized scheduling?
- Overwhelmed staff
- Training snags
- Less efficient workflow
Decentralized scheduling is managed by specific staff at individual practice locations.
What does combined scheduling leverage?
The benefits of both centralized and decentralized patient appointment systems
This approach aims to enhance scheduling efficiency.
What is wave scheduling?
Allocating several patients every half-hour without specific timestamps, serving patients on a first-come basis.
This method aims to manage patient flow efficiently.
Fill in the blank: _______ involves allocating fixed time slots to patients based on the purpose of their visit.
[Stream scheduling]
What is an open booking system?
Allows patients to choose a time frame within which they can attend their appointments.
Provides flexibility and accommodates emergency cases efficiently.
What is cluster scheduling?
Grouping patients with similar health needs together during specific time blocks or days.
This method streamlines the management of similar services.
What is double scheduling?
Permitting two patients to book the same appointment slot.
Suitable for urgent cases or when additional medical practitioners are available.
What is the importance of clinic preparation?
To ensure a safe and efficient environment for both patients and healthcare providers.
List the procedures involved in clinic preparation.
- Understand the procedures
- Prepare the patient and relatives
- Prepare the equipment
What is the process of scheduling and follow-up?
The process of assigning individual patients and/or patients’ activities to time and/or healthcare resources
Efficient scheduling ensures timely allocation of resources and treatment.
Why is efficient patient scheduling important?
It improves resource utilization and minimizes patient waiting times.
It helps healthcare providers optimize resources and enhance the overall patient experience.
What is patient follow-up?
The act of making contact with patients or their caregivers at a later date to check on progress since the last appointment.
It involves monitoring symptoms, reinforcing care knowledge, and confirming medication regimens.
List the key components of patient follow-up.
- Monitoring symptoms
- Reinforcing care knowledge
- Providing education
- Confirming medication regimens
- Scheduling follow-up visits
- Sharing lab results
- Ensuring adherence to care instructions
What are the advantages of centralized scheduling?
- More efficient workflows
- More control
- Ability to track metrics
Centralized scheduling manages all patient appointments across multiple providers and locations.
What are the disadvantages of decentralized scheduling?
- Overwhelmed staff
- Training snags
- Less efficient workflow
Decentralized scheduling is managed by specific staff at individual practice locations.
What does combined scheduling leverage?
The benefits of both centralized and decentralized patient appointment systems
This approach aims to enhance scheduling efficiency.
What is wave scheduling?
Allocating several patients every half-hour without specific timestamps, serving patients on a first-come basis.
This method aims to manage patient flow efficiently.
