Articles Tagged With: scheduling
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Incorrect Orders, Missing Auths Hinder Same-Day Scheduling
A Tennessee-based preservice manager explains how her facility overcomes obstacles to scheduling same-day appointments. -
Same-Day Appointments Carry Value, But Auths Are Obstacle
Same-day appointments have become critical for hospitals trying to keep patients within their health system. This offering carries huge implications for patient satisfaction — and revenue. -
Can’t Offer Salary Increases? Staff Might Prefer Flexible Scheduling
Morale was at an all-time low when Stefani Moore, regional manager of patient access at St. Joseph Health in Irvine, CA, took over the department. Self-scheduling was one of the first changes she made.
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Nurse Fatigue a ‘Huge’ Threat to Patient Safety
Risk managers should adopt strategies to reduce fatigue caused by scheduling, overtime, and excessive workloads.