Improving Patient Care and Workflow in a Busy Clinic

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I take you inside a busy Tuesday in my clinic where I treated 22 patients with no open slots. From handling complex foot issues and optimizing orthotic recommendations to managing staff training and patient communication, I share insights into improving efficiency, patient outcomes, and clinic workflow while balancing treatment demands.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow I manage a packed clinic schedule efficientlyWhy training staff impacts patient care and revenueMy approach to treating heel fissures, warts, and ulcersBest practices for orthotic recommendations and adjustmentsTools and workflows that streamline patient treatmentsWhy You Should ListenIf you want to learn how to handle a high-volume podiatry clinic without compromising patient care, this episode breaks down my processes, treatment strategies, and workflow optimizations. It’s full of practical tips you can apply to improve both efficiency and patient satisfaction in your own practice.Key Topics Covered[0:01] Managing a packed Tuesday with 22 patients[0:23] Why my staff automatically orders x-rays and how it boosts efficiency[1:06] Improving staff training for better patient outcomes[1:44] Treating porokeratomas, onycholysis, and nail fungus effectively[2:07] Orthotic follow-ups and optimizing fit for different shoe types[3:13] Handling exostosis and managing shoe-related pain[3:39] Shockwave treatments and EPAT session setups[4:07] Recommending heel socks and treating keratomas[4:42] Wart treatments with Swift, scheduling, and consent workflow[5:55] Ultrasound findings and follow-up care for foreign body removals[6:14] Managing drop foot and custom AFO recommendations[6:39] Chronic heel pain management and EPAT protocols[7:01] Handling challenging diabetic ulcer cases[8:15] Nail fungus treatments and repeat antifungal therapy[8:47] Reviewing Achilles tendon repairs and treatment plans[9:42] Recommending compression socks and using donning aids[10:41] Wart follow-ups, patient communications, and treatment adjustments[11:20] Improving clinic efficiency through video content and patient education👉 Listen now to discover practical tips for managing a busy podiatry practice while improving patient care and workflow efficiency!