Homework: Healthcare Administrative Office Procedures Module
Scheduling - Part 1
There are a number of types of scheduling systems that are available for a medical practice to choose from and utilize.
Conduct some outside research and describe the differences between the following scheduling systems.
o Cluster Booking
o Double Booking
o Wave Scheduling
o Modified Wave Scheduling
o Stream Scheduling
Requirements
In your response include the following:
i. Which system best accommodates the medical practice?
ii. Which system best accommodates the patient?
iii. Which system is the most common used and which is the least?
Office Polices & Procedures - Part 2
When new patients come into the office, they need to complete a patient registration form. Also, new patients are provided with a Notice of Privacy Practice (NPP).
Requirements
i. List at least five critical pieces of registration information and give a brief description of why this information is needed.
ii. Why is the Notice of Privacy Practice presented to the patient?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.