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      Doctors note requests

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      This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous I need some advice. We do not have any policy requiring a doctor's note when calling out. I have an associate doctor who does call out about once a month, usually after her three-day weekend. ...

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      Hosting a Community Event?

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      Hi Managers! I am looking for some feedback from anyone that has put on a community event at your hospital. I'm thinking along the lines of a Teddy Bear clinic, behind the scenes tour, coffee with a veterinarian, rescue adoption event (not all at once!) ...

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      RE: Exam Room Chairs For Clients

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      Church pews. They're wide and sturdy and I've found them on Facebook Marketplace. Lots of styles. ------------------------------ Sandra George Practice Manager Fieldstone Veterinary Care Jonesville MI 517-437-0171 sandra@fieldstonevetcare.comsandra@fieldstonevetcare.comJonesvillesandra@fieldstonevetcare.comsandra@fieldstonevetcare.comsandra@fieldstonevetcare.com ...

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      RE: Hospitality Station /Coffee Bar

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      We have one in our lobby. Clients LOVE it. We have had one on and off for the 17 years I have been at this practice and never had an issue with the hot liquid. We use a Keurig and I buy pods from amazon. Very cheap. I do have one or two clients who are ...

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      RE: Employee Discount- who does it go under?

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      I am meaning the discount. If you put a discount under the DVM, then the DVM would not get credit for this service if they are commission based. If you put the discount under hospital staff, then the DVM would not "take the hit". Jessie ...

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      RE: Employee Discount- who does it go under?

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      We always put it under the dcotor performing the services. Employee's companion animals should be treated the same as our clients'. ------------------------------ Monique Pierpont Hospital Administrator & Owner Harmony Animal Hospital Jupiter FL 561-746-5501 ...

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      RE: Hospitality Station /Coffee Bar

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      Our clients LOVE our coffee bar. We are a very busy practice with not one instance of anyone getting burned or spilling their coffee/tea/hot chocolate! Do it. They will love it! ------------------------------ Monique Pierpont Hospital Administrator ...

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      RE: Employee Conversation Documentation

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      If you are currently using an AI Scribe program for your doctors, check if the company will create a template for you to have for meetings/discussions. You will want to ensure they have a private login for you to maintain confidentiality. Happy Doc is ...

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