Scheduling Systems Review

What is the significance of the modified wave method for physicians?

• It allows for more breaks.

• It helps see several patients at the same time.

• It reduces the number of patients seen.

• It increases the time spent with each patient.

What is one advantage of the Modified Wave scheduling method?

• Increased wait times

• Time for other duties during unscheduled periods

• No need for triage

• Fixed appointment times

What is an example of a grouped appointment given in the text?

• Scheduling surgeries in the evening

• Scheduling sports physicals on Monday and Wednesday afternoons

• Scheduling flu shots in the morning

• Scheduling dental check-ups on weekends

What is the main advantage of scheduling flu shots in the evening?

• To reduce the number of patients

• To make them more accessible to family members who work during the day

• To increase the number of available doctors

• To decrease the workload

What is a disadvantage of stream scheduling?

• Entire schedule can become delayed due to one late appointment

• Requires fewer staff members

• Reduces patient satisfaction

• Increases the cost of appointments

What does CPE stand for in the context of the appointments?

• Complete Physical Examination

• Consultation and Patient Evaluation

• Comprehensive Patient Examination

• Clinical Patient Evaluation

What is one requirement for staff in stream scheduling?

• Trained staff who can estimate appointment lengths

• Staff who can work overtime

• Staff who can handle multiple patients at once

• Staff who can manage financial records

What is double-booking in the context of wave scheduling?

• Scheduling two or more patients for the same time, each needing the entire time allotted.

• Scheduling one patient for multiple time slots.

• Scheduling patients back-to-back with no breaks.

• Scheduling patients only for emergency cases.

What is one advantage of double-booking?

• It reduces the workload of the physician.

• It allows for urgent care when there are no available appointments.

• It ensures all patients are seen on time.

• It decreases the number of appointments needed.

What could happen if patients realize someone else has the same appointment time?

• They might feel reassured.

• They could become confused or upset.

• They might leave the clinic.

• They could receive faster service.