Operating a successful and effective holistic practice means managing a plethora of responsibilities, tasks, and repetitive processes–all while delivering quality care to your patients and community.
Part of this, unfortunately, entails writing and maintaining several policies and other types of business writings related to your practice. Putting your actions and intentions into writing can be intimidating and you might not even know where to start!
In this article, we’ll focus primarily on a few types of policies you should implement at your practice, ranging from the obvious to the overlooked. Take notes of which ones you already have in place, which ones you might need to review or update, and which ones you need to leverage as soon as possible.
Keep reading to find out more!
Why Are Policies Essential for Your Holistic Practice's Success?
We know that paperwork is never someone’s favorite part of their work; it’s something that is often seen as a necessary evil and results in a headache.
Writing, updating, and managing different types of policies at your holistic practice is essential for a few reasons that make the headache worth it. From educating your patients to streamlining your processes and more, establishing a centralized plan for whatever element of your practice you’re addressing is incredibly useful!
For example, implementing a patient no-show policy is something that your patients need to be aware of, so they understand the consequences of not showing up for their appointment. Thus, having this policy in effect is vital to the patient-provider relationship; it’s also important for streamlining your processes because it helps manage your calendar and other administrative workflows.
The same can be said for numerous other types of policies; not to mention that keeping policies current is also essential for reducing the potential for any legal trouble!
4 Types of Policies to Write for Your Holistic Practice
Check out these types of policies to include in your holistic practice’s arsenal of business writings:
Patient Care Policies
Of course, the whole point of your practice is to deliver quality care to patients–that’s why you need a patient care policy! Care policies can take on a wide variety of subjects depending on the specialty of your holistic practice; be sure to do your research and establish a patient care policy that best reflects your practice.
HR Policies
Your practice wouldn’t operate smoothly without the support and power of your staff; as such, you need to help them succeed with policies that are related to the workplace, customer relationship success, and more.
Consider implementing policies related to:
- Dress code, both for staff and patients
- Legal and ethical standards
- Annual leave and sick time
Workplace Safety Policies
Does your holistic practice utilize personal protective equipment (PPE)? What’s the protocol to follow in the event that a hazardous material is spilled? How would you respond in the event of a medical emergency?
Writing a clear set of guidelines will empower you and your staff to know how to handle a potentially dangerous situation safely.
Cybersecurity and Information Management Policies
HIPAA is basically synonymous with the healthcare field; you can’t have one without the other. However, it’s not the only kind of cybersecurity or information management policy to implement at your practice.
Check out these other forms of cybersecurity policies:
- Threat escalation steps
- Password-related guidelines
- When access is given or restricted
The healthcare field is under relentless attack by cyber criminals; don’t let your holistic practice be the next victim!
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