Unlocking More Time for Patient Care: How to Improve Your Clinical Workflow

In New Zealand, as in many parts of the world, the healthcare industry has been facing significant challenges in recent times. Staff shortages, health crises, and the ever-increasing demands on healthcare professionals have left many GPs and specialists feeling stretched thin. It’s more important than ever to find ways to improve your workflow, so you can continue providing the best care possible to your patients.

Prioritizing Patient Care Amidst Challenges

Amidst staff shortages and health crises, your primary focus remains the well-being of your patients. However, the administrative tasks and documentation requirements can sometimes threaten to overwhelm your ability to provide the level of care you aspire to. So, how can you address this challenge and unlock more time for patient care?

Streamline Your Documentation Process

One effective way to reclaim precious time in your day is by streamlining your documentation process. This means finding ways to make note-taking, record-keeping, and data entry more efficient. Consider the following steps:

1. Prioritize Essential Information: Focus on capturing only the most critical patient information during appointments to reduce the time spent on documentation later.
2. Speech Recognition Technology: Explore the use of professional speech recognition technology to convert your spoken words into text. Voice-based entry of patient records, notes, and prescriptions is 3 times faster than typing and can help free up time for more important tasks.
3. Customizable Templates: Use customizable templates for different types of patient encounters to ensure consistency and save time on repetitive documentation.
4. Integration with EHR Systems: Choose tools and software that seamlessly integrate with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems to avoid duplicate data entry and streamline your workflow.
5. Training and Support: Invest time in training and familiarizing yourself with tools that can improve your workflow. Additionally, seek support from the providers of these tools to ensure a smooth transition.

Reclaim Your Time for What Matters Most

By implementing these strategies, you can regain more time for what matters most – providing exceptional care to your patients. As healthcare professionals, your dedication to your patients is unwavering, and finding ways to improve your workflow is a step towards delivering even better care, even in challenging times.

Now, if you’re curious about how speech recognition can help you streamline your documentation process and unlock more time for patient care, we invite you to explore Dragon Medical One, a Nuance Microsoft product.
Your patients deserve your undivided attention, and Dragon Medical One can help you achieve just that.