What method of scheduling prevents a large backlog of waiting patients or a long cycle time?

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Wave

Type of scheduling system that all patients are told to come in at the beginning of the hour in which they are to be seen

Delays

Result caused my overbooking, when more than one patient is scheduled in the same time slot

Specified time

Method of scheduling prevents a large backlog of waiting Patients or a long cycle time

Open office hours

Least structured scheduling system

Appointment book

Legal document that can be subpoenaed by the court

Computerized

Helps maximize workflow and ensure that scheduling policies are followed

Patient status

Refers to whether a patient is a new or an established patient

Open ended questions

Used to gather information, requires man than a yes or no

What serves as a record that validates actual services provided and billed for IRS and incurable company verification?

Appointment book

How many hours should a patient let office know that they can't make that appointment time?

24-48 hours

Time patterns

Eliminate the need to "squeeze in" an emergency or unscheduled appointment

HIPPA

Allows physicians to share necessary patient info in order to make a referral

The physician has an _________ responsibility to see patients who are acutely ill or in need of emergency care

Legal

What is unethical for the MA?

Deciding that a patient is lying about their need to see a physician

Matrix

First step in the patient scheduling process

Triage

Process of sorting or grouping according to the seriousness of the condition

Modified wave

Works best for busy offices that tend to have many appointment of approximately the same length

Group procedures

Organized so that patients requiring same type of examination are scheduled during a particularly time

Scheduling

Establishes the appropriate office process flow and coordination of time with the ability for flexibility as necessary

How many years would I be considered an ESTABLISHED PATIENT?

3 years

Acute conditions

Illness or injuries that patients suddenly experience and that require treatment but may not be life threatening

If a patient refuses to reschedule an appointment, the cancellation should be documented in ?

Patient chart

Advance booking

Patient scheduling their next appointment

Cancellation fees

Must be paid personally, because fees cannot be billed to insurance

A professional and ethical manner is the best approach to handling an __________ that has fallen behind

Schedule

Who has responsibility to correctly screen and assess the patients need for immediate treatment?

MA

Example of acute condition

Fever lasting more than 24 hours, pain or burning on urination, skin rash, unusual discharge, eye infection, heavy uterine or vaginal bleeding

Example of emergency conditions

Severe pain, acute allergic reaction, diabetic reaction, fracture, temperature over 104

Patient cancellation

Appointment which the patient calls and cannot make the appointment time and does not schedule another appointment

Where should the cancellation be documented?

Patient chart

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What type of scheduling is a system in which all the patients are told to come in at the beginning of the hour in which they are to be seen quizlet?

Wave scheduling is a system in which all the patients are told to come in at the beginning of the hour in which they are to be seen.

What are 2 methods used to schedule patient appointments?

Examples of common methods used for scheduling doctor appointments include time-specified scheduling, top of hour scheduling, wave scheduling, modified wave scheduling, integrated scheduling, double-booking scheduling, and clustering scheduling.

What is patient scheduling process?

PATIENT SCHEDULING AND APPOINTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES Scheduling appointments through the provider's online portal results in a smooth pre-registration process. Collection of patient's demographics for eligibility and prior authorization requirements. Fixing the schedule based on the provider's availability.

How does wave scheduling work?

Wave scheduling is defined as an appointment scheduling method that involves assigning patient appointments at the same time. With a wave schedule, two or more patients arrive at the beginning of the hour and others at the bottom of the hour.