As the calendar rolls over to September and the lazy days of summer slip away, our lives fill with the busyness of fall. The kids are heading back to school, we’re aligning our calendars with activities and play dates. The smell of pumpkin spice is in the air. With that comes the need to organize and prepare for the busy fall ahead.
September is a perfect time to organize our dental practices for the hustle and bustle of the coming months. Preparing now results in items checked off of to-do lists and efficiently executed projects.
Have we booked our CPR renewal?
With fall, comes our registration renewals across the board and with that, the need for CPR renewal with most of the colleges. If you’re in an office that likes to do this as a team, it’s always a great idea to book early so that no one is left panicking.
Have we organized a review of our dental emergency protocols?
Along with CPR, it’s a good time to review our emergency protocols and our mock emergency drills if needed.
Are our IPC manuals up to date?
A yearly review of the IPC manuals and protocols will ensure that the team is always on top of the latest requirements. Many dental offices haven’t done a full update of their manuals since the latest requirements came out last year. Now is the time to get that off your list!
Have you completed your PIA for your dental practice?
Whether you’ve completed your PIA already or its ‘in progress’, a review of the Privacy and Security Policies is necessary in protecting your patients’ health information.
Is your Re-care Management System working efficiently?
Now is the time to look at your success rate with pre-booking patients for their next re-care appointment and scheduling patients from a re-care list. Is there room for improvement? Our top practices prebook 90% of their hygiene patients.
Does your pretermination system run smoothly?
Do you have a system in place to reduce paperwork, wait times, and ensure the information is sent off correctly the first time? Is there a check system in place to make certain no one falls through the cracks?
This all can seem like a lot at times but with good systems in place and a latte in hand, we can accomplish anything we set our minds to. Don’t forget to reach out with any questions you may have on getting your dental practice organized and ready for the busy season to come!
Our team of Dental Consultants, at Tayden Consulting Inc., specialize in providing, hands-on, on-site coaching on how to create the optimal experience for your patients.
Contact us today for a free consultation!
We look forward to meeting you.