Slater T, Zimmerli J, Nelson GR, Bonkowsky JL. Rapid Access Scheduler: A Web-Based System for Direct Provider Scheduling to Pediatric Neurology.
Neurol Clin Pract 2024;
14:e200233. [PMID:
38156118 PMCID:
PMC10752574 DOI:
10.1212/cpj.0000000000200233]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
Abstract
Purpose of Review
Access to pediatric neurology care is limited, and outpatient waits can exceed 6 months. The referral process is often complex and burdensome. Our objective was to trial a program for scheduling access to pediatric neurology, to be controlled and accessed directly by outside providers.
Recent Findings
We developed a web-based automated system, "Rapid Access Scheduler" (RASr), for direct scheduling by outside providers. RASr is built around a calendar view that allows the provider to see and reserve an available slot at the time of care. Once a slot is reserved, the scheduling team contacts the family to finalize scheduling.
Summary
The RASr system is a novel approach for facilitating pediatric neurology patient access through direct scheduling by outside providers using a web-based portal. Advantages of this include control and responsibility by outside providers, easy visibility of availability, and opportunity to inform patients and families at their point-of-care.
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