With your patients’ health on the line, you do not want
increased demand to produce sloppy service, meaning now is the time to begin to
hone your time management skills. Below are 5 tips for time management for
healthcare professionals which should permit you to treat more individuals:
Set
up Goals
As things get hectic, the last thing you’ll want is to
run around like a chicken with your head cut off. Take some time to set up goals,
as well as create a sense of purpose for the work week. Establish goals for
thirty, sixty, and ninety days. Jot them down, and talk about them with the
supervisor to receive extra input. Next, schedule some time at the start and
finish of every week to assess your progress, action items, and goals.
Prioritize
Your Work Day
When you arrive for work, it may be difficult to hit
the ground running, yet time spent checking Facebook, wandering the halls, and
drinking coffee is wasted time. Write out the specific tasks that you must
complete every day and the time needed to complete them.
Ask
Your Organization to Use EHR (Electronic Health Records)
Request that your organization switch over to
electronic health records, if your employer has not already done so. Such
records cut paperwork down while making it simpler to locate valuable patient
data.
When
Possible, Delegate
Do not assume you’re able to do it all by yourself. If
there is extra available help, use it. Volunteers, interns, administrative staff,
and medical assistants are there for a reason; therefore, take advantage of
their assistance.
Understand
When to Say No
Your coworkers know you are busy, yet that will not
stop them from requesting help. Become realistic about your workload and agree
only to take on patients or projects if there is enough time.
Leading
Management Solutions is a healthcare management solutions company providing
assistance and resources to healthcare management. Contact us today at (407) 674-1916 or visit www.lmshealthpro.com
to learn more.
About the Author:
Kristen
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