Tag Archives: policies & procedures

Do I Really Need Billing Policies?

Call us nerds but we’re fans of having policies & procedures.  They’re not a magic bullet by any means, but they do provide a framework for operating that accomplishes two things:  P&P force practice leaders to consider and document business … Read Full Post

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Do Your Processes Need a Check-up?

All companies that have been existence for some time develop policies and processes that are either documented or passed down in sometimes incidental fashion.  If the steps are not written down and there’s a question, a long-tenured individual intervenes to … Read Full Post

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Policies & Procedures: What if we don’t really follow them?

This is Part III of the three-part series on the importance of accurate policies & procedures and why that’s such a big deal.  We’ve seen that generic materials, while inexpensive, can have costly repercussions during a survey or regulatory review.  … Read Full Post

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Policies & Procedures: What about Generic Manuals?

Last time, we discussed the purpose of policies and procedures and companies whose materials are generic to the industry and do not reflect a company’s reality.  This time, let’s look at another common issue among regulated organizations: Creative manuals.  Creativity … Read Full Post

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Policies & Procedures: What’s the big deal?

The purpose of policies and procedures is to guide the organization’s actions and provide parameters for employees to follow.  They communicate the company’s standards and required processes, and ensure smooth and seamless operations and transitions….. when they’re followed.  We have … Read Full Post

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