I recently surveyed some of the medical centres we manage and asked what they thought made a great medical centre. Answers included IT, great doctors, and the location of the practice. However, most answers stated teamwork. This makes sense as if there isn’t a good team and great communication, then nothing is going to work […]
Keeping yourself buoyant with managing a new or existing practice and introducing quality improvement. Whether you are managing an existing practice, in the process of setting up a new practice or have had a new practice for a few weeks or months, there always seems to be a tendency to become “bogged” down in the […]
I often get asked how we manage so many medical practices with so few staff. There are several factors behind this which includes a systematic approach to all jobs, hands-on information about all practices and ensuring that duties are tackled daily. I must admit I do get considerably nervous when I visit a practice and […]
Setting up a general medical centre can be daunting anyway, and then you have to deal with the acronyms i.e. PRODA, PKI, HPOS, SEED, NASH etc. I swear that my partner thinks I am speaking another language when I am on the phone. So, let us start at the beginning so you know what is […]
Being a Practice Manager in General Practice is challenging, rewarding and frustrating all at the same time. Protocols are consistently changing along with Medicare item numbers and new initiatives which are thrown onto General Practice at the last minute. Don’t get me wrong, it is an exciting profession to be in and you are constantly […]
Risk in general terms exists on a scale of the chance or likelihood that things can and will go wrong. Only when we appreciate the range of possibilities can we take varying measures to inoculate our business from the impact of these events. A risk management process allows those within the business to identify, assess […]
When designing a new medical practice setup or refitting an existing one, there are many factors to think about. The standards set by RACGP, your clinic workflow and patient experience are all important to ensure your facilities are “fit-for-purpose” to provide quality patient care.
Whether setting up your practice from scratch or running an existing medical centre, many roles must be maintained to service all facets of a business. Marketing may not be high on the list of priorities when planning your practice set up, yet your reputation is slowly building from the first moment you mention your new […]
Ask anyone about KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators), and you would be sure to find that the feeling most associated with them is dread. Understandably, having our work scrutinised may appear as micro-managed interference. Yet, KPI’s provide a measurable way to demonstrate how effectively a business is achieving key objectives.
The next big thing is coming to healthcare design and that is the introduction of concierge desks to work alongside the main reception space in your clinic. According to Best Upon Request, hospital concierge can help raise satisfaction scores, streamline patient flow, elevate clinical efficacy, and decrease clinician burnout.
Teamwork and Change Management – Chapter 5 – Nicky Of Oz
All, Medical Marketing, Practice IT, Practice ManagementI recently surveyed some of the medical centres we manage and asked what they thought made a great medical centre. Answers included IT, great doctors, and the location of the practice. However, most answers stated teamwork. This makes sense as if there isn’t a good team and great communication, then nothing is going to work […]
Quality Improvement In Practice Management – Chapter 4 – Nicky Of Oz
Practice Finance, Practice ManagementKeeping yourself buoyant with managing a new or existing practice and introducing quality improvement. Whether you are managing an existing practice, in the process of setting up a new practice or have had a new practice for a few weeks or months, there always seems to be a tendency to become “bogged” down in the […]
Organisational Systems In Practice Management Efficiency – Chapter 3 – Nicky Of Oz
All, Practice IT, Practice Management, Practice SetupI often get asked how we manage so many medical practices with so few staff. There are several factors behind this which includes a systematic approach to all jobs, hands-on information about all practices and ensuring that duties are tackled daily. I must admit I do get considerably nervous when I visit a practice and […]
Practice Management is like working at NASA! – Chapter 2 – Nicky Of Oz
All, Legal, Practice Management, Practice SetupSetting up a general medical centre can be daunting anyway, and then you have to deal with the acronyms i.e. PRODA, PKI, HPOS, SEED, NASH etc. I swear that my partner thinks I am speaking another language when I am on the phone. So, let us start at the beginning so you know what is […]
Where does a new practice manager start? – Chapter 1 – Nicky Of Oz
All, Practice Management, Practice SetupBeing a Practice Manager in General Practice is challenging, rewarding and frustrating all at the same time. Protocols are consistently changing along with Medicare item numbers and new initiatives which are thrown onto General Practice at the last minute. Don’t get me wrong, it is an exciting profession to be in and you are constantly […]
The Spectrum Of Business Risk Management – Nicky Jardine
All, Practice Management, Practice SetupRisk in general terms exists on a scale of the chance or likelihood that things can and will go wrong. Only when we appreciate the range of possibilities can we take varying measures to inoculate our business from the impact of these events. A risk management process allows those within the business to identify, assess […]
Medical Practice Design Guidelines – Elite Fitout Solutions
Legal, Practice Management, Practice SetupWhen designing a new medical practice setup or refitting an existing one, there are many factors to think about. The standards set by RACGP, your clinic workflow and patient experience are all important to ensure your facilities are “fit-for-purpose” to provide quality patient care.
Managing The Online Reputation Of Your Medical Practice
Legal, Medical Marketing, Practice Management, Practice Setup, Recruitment & HRWhether setting up your practice from scratch or running an existing medical centre, many roles must be maintained to service all facets of a business. Marketing may not be high on the list of priorities when planning your practice set up, yet your reputation is slowly building from the first moment you mention your new […]
Medical Practice KPI’s – Achieving Objectives In Your Health Business
All, Practice Finance, Practice Management, Recruitment & HRAsk anyone about KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators), and you would be sure to find that the feeling most associated with them is dread. Understandably, having our work scrutinised may appear as micro-managed interference. Yet, KPI’s provide a measurable way to demonstrate how effectively a business is achieving key objectives.
Concierge For Healthcare: Can It Work For Your Practice?
All, Practice Management, Practice SetupThe next big thing is coming to healthcare design and that is the introduction of concierge desks to work alongside the main reception space in your clinic. According to Best Upon Request, hospital concierge can help raise satisfaction scores, streamline patient flow, elevate clinical efficacy, and decrease clinician burnout.