Doctors visiting aged care homes face a whirlwind of tasks. From urgent referrals and medication reviews to signing restrictive practice forms or prescribing scripts, the list can be endless. Time is tight, communication can be patchy, and important follow-ups sometimes fall through the cracks.
Timely, actionable reminders have been shown to improve doctor performance and patient outcomes. A systematic review of 28 randomized trials published in the Journal of American Medical Informatics Association found that delivering computerized reminders at the point of care increased adherence to recommended clinical actions by a median of 4–6%, with some interventions boosting compliance by up to nearly 20%. Another study in the same journal on electronic clinical reminders showed that physicians receiving tailored reminders were significantly more likely to follow guideline‑based care for chronic conditions like diabetes and coronary artery disease, with 76% of doctors reported that the system improved the quality of care.
That’s where Acredia’s Doctor Reminder feature comes in, designed not just for care teams, but to directly support doctors in delivering timely, efficient, and accurate care during every visit.
By giving visiting doctors clear, visible prompts – whether for script renewals, form sign‑offs, or follow‑ups – Acredia’s Doctor Reminder feature brings those clinical benefits into the aged care environment. The result: fewer missed tasks, more timely interventions, and stronger governance, all supporting better health outcomes for residents.
The Reality for Visiting Doctors
Whether they are responding to a referral, renewing prescriptions, or completing essential forms, each doctor visit demands quick access to accurate information. But when key tasks are tracked on paper, missed in handover, or buried in disconnected systems, it puts pressure on doctors’ time and increases the risk of oversight.
Benefits Designed with Doctors in Mind: Consolidated Consultation
The core benefit of the Doctor Reminder feature is consolidation. The feature prompts care staff to bundle all doctor-required actions for a resident.
- Referral Follow-Ups. Instead of arriving to piece together the story of a fall or infection, doctos will immediately find the referral notes, observations, and patient history ready for review. The staff are prompted to have this prepared for scheduled visits.
- Ready-to-Sign Forms. The endless chase for paperwork is over. Whether it’s a psychotropic prescription rationale or a restrictive practice form, the system reminds staff to prepare and collate all necessary documents before a doctor even walks through the door.
- Proactive Script Renewals. Say goodbye to urgent, last-minute calls for prescriptions. The Doctor Reminder gives staff advance notice of expiring scripts, allowing them to address renewals during regular, scheduled doctor visits.
Maximizing Impact, Minimizing the Administrative Burden
By ensuring the aged care team is prepared for a doctor visit, the Doctor Reminder ensures that doctors benefit from smoother workflows, residents benefit from faster interventions, and everyone benefits from better communication. It enables doctors to:
Arrive Prepared. Doctors know exactly what needs attention before arriving. Referrals, form sign-offs, and script expiries are clearly listed, helping doctors focus immediately on the right residents.
Prioritise with Clarity. Doctor Reminders are summarized, with flags for outstanding actions. No more sorting through paper lists or relying on staff memory.
Save Time on Site. With streamlined information and clear prompts, doctors spend less time asking and more time delivering care. No missed steps, no repeated requests.
Close the Loop with Confidence. Every action completed is automatically tracked and time-stamped, supporting clear clinical governance and avoiding repeat visits due to miscommunication.
Support Better Clinical Decisions. Access to timely resident context helps inform better decisions, from medication changes to care planning, which improves outcomes and reduces risks.
This proactive approach means doctors are no longer just reacting to urgent requests. Doctors are now stepping into a prepared environment where their expertise can be applied efficiently and comprehensively.
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