{"id":5366,"date":"2024-04-30T21:16:12","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T20:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tcmassist.org\/uncategorized\/blocked-time-new-patients\/"},"modified":"2024-08-30T16:48:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T15:48:30","slug":"blocked-time-new-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tcmassist.org\/en\/initial-level-module-2-en\/blocked-time-new-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"Blocked time: New patients"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Utilizing blocked time for new patients is a key strategy for managing therapists’ schedules.<\/h2>\n\n
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By reserving certain times of the day on certain days of the week exclusively for new patients, several advantages can be achieved:<\/p>\n\n

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Prioritization of new patients<\/h2>\n\n

By reserving a specific time for new patients, we give them the opportunity to be treated more quickly and conveniently.\nThis can be crucial for patients who are seeking treatment for the first time and want to get an appointment as quickly as possible. <\/p>\n\n

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Efficient agenda management<\/h2>\n\n

By reserving time exclusively for new patients, therapists can organize their schedule more efficiently.\nThis allows them to balance the care of existing patients with the admission of new patients without compromising the quality of service. <\/p>\n\n

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Promotion of practice growth<\/h2>\n\n

By making time for new patients, therapists can gradually increase their patient base and thus promote the growth of their practice.\nThis can be particularly beneficial for those who are new to the profession or want to expand their client base. <\/p>\n\n

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Below is a step-by-step process for creating a time block in the calendar, as well as an explanatory video.<\/h2>\n\n
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Steps to follow<\/h2>\n\n
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  1. Go to the “Calendar” section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Click on the “Settings” tab.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    Option 1 (dragging with the mouse)<\/h2>\n\n
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    1. Select the number of time blocks (15 minutes for each cell) for the desired day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Enter a name in the “Title” field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Assign the block to the desired therapist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Finally, click on the “Save” button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

      Option 2 (using the “New lock” button)<\/h2>\n\n
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      1. Select the desired day in the “Day” menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Fill in the “Block from” and “Block to” fields with the desired times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Assign the lock to the desired therapist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Fill in the “Recursive” field and specify how often you want to repeat the block.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Finally, click on the “Save” button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
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        \":video_camera:\"\/Explanatory video<\/h3>\n\n
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