It cuts down on the time patients are waiting and we’re able to help patients much more quickly.
While patients are in the chair, dental staff enter doctor instructions, patient comments and other pertinent health information into desktop computers. These notes and other information are backed up every day before the office closes to a secure location.
Retrieving patient information is easier than going to a metal file cabinet and hunting for it.... It’s a couple clicks of a mouse and then you’re there and it’s easy to find information about the patient and we can store digital X-rays in there, too.
We see numerous benefits from electronic records including its easy to key-in insurance codes. Also, there is never the problem of trying to decipher someone else’s handwriting.
One of the purposes of electronic records is for consistency and it’s also good for documentation of legal purposes and is a great communications tool.
Electronic records also can improve communication among the staff and specialists working on a case because less time is spent on asking and answering questions. The document can really be a guide for a specialist without a lot of additional questions or time.
Our patients appreciate the time-saving aspects of electronic records. We live in a world nowadays where time matters so it’s a great way to provide customer service.
Another benefit associated with going paperless is the interactivity that can be provided to patients who can reduce their claim on staff time by using a website to make appointments, cancel appointments or make online payments. We have also integrated text message communication so we can provide our patients reminders of their upcoming appointments with the ease of using their cellular device or tablet.
While patients are in the chair, dental staff enter doctor instructions, patient comments and other pertinent health information into desktop computers. These notes and other information are backed up every day before the office closes to a secure location.
Retrieving patient information is easier than going to a metal file cabinet and hunting for it.... It’s a couple clicks of a mouse and then you’re there and it’s easy to find information about the patient and we can store digital X-rays in there, too.
We see numerous benefits from electronic records including its easy to key-in insurance codes. Also, there is never the problem of trying to decipher someone else’s handwriting.
One of the purposes of electronic records is for consistency and it’s also good for documentation of legal purposes and is a great communications tool.
Electronic records also can improve communication among the staff and specialists working on a case because less time is spent on asking and answering questions. The document can really be a guide for a specialist without a lot of additional questions or time.
Our patients appreciate the time-saving aspects of electronic records. We live in a world nowadays where time matters so it’s a great way to provide customer service.
Another benefit associated with going paperless is the interactivity that can be provided to patients who can reduce their claim on staff time by using a website to make appointments, cancel appointments or make online payments. We have also integrated text message communication so we can provide our patients reminders of their upcoming appointments with the ease of using their cellular device or tablet.