To provide improved patient satisfaction, fast turnaround and increased revenue, many physicians have their own primary care laboratories which may vary in scope depending on the needs of the practice.
Examination Equipment
In your examination rooms, you should have:
Patient Furniture and Equipment
Your waiting room, exam room and treatment areas should cater to patient needs and comfort, including:
Hygiene and Infection Control
Crucial infection control items include:
Basic Laboratory Items
You may not need to have an advanced CLIA laboratory on site. However, you may still have to acquire specimens and samples to send out for analysis, so you should consider:
Electronic Communications Equipment
The Meaningful Use requirement for electronic health records (EHRs) requires your patient records to be computerized, so be sure your exam room has the following:
Additional needs may include:
Emergency Equipment
To be prepared for emergencies, your exam room should have the following equipment:
Obtaining Your Primary Care Equipment
A substantial amount of equipment is needed to outfit primary care examination rooms. Careful planning helps identify the equipment required to perform medical examinations efficiently and professionally. It's important to conserve space, paying close attention to equipment storage needs. Proper integration of solutions helps to capture results automatically, comply with EHR requirements and avoid duplicate efforts.
At Concordance Healthcare Solutions, our team of Primary Care experts will be happy to assist you in efficiently outfitting your primary care exam room. With over 50 years of experience and access to thousands of suppliers, we can help you select the right equipment to meet your unique needs. Contact us to learn more.
To provide improved patient satisfaction, fast turnaround and increased revenue, many physicians have their own primary care laboratories which may vary in scope depending on the needs of the practice.
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