Staying on goal is the most important lesson to get out of this series. You can talk about, plan, and discuss things wonderfully, but if they are not physically being carried out effectively, it is all for nothing.
Internal audits should be performed in a predetermined timeframe – quarterly or every 6 months at a minimum. These can be very simple checklists to ensure that you are staying on schedule, and also that your office staff is handling the new information correctly.
Also a monthly review of your progress is a good bet. These can be as simple as informal staff meetings where you review goals, provide education and ensure that you are keeping on track. Make sure that your billing program is tight – with no lost revenue and close receivables. Also, check that you are staying on budget as well. Hold meetings with your project manager, as well as with any companies you may have hired to do installations or training sessions. Be sure you are on target for your initial due date, and make any accommodations you may need to, should that date need to be adjusted.
To keep current with compliance issues, you may want to subscribe to newsletters and journals that will keep you informed. Some are free, but others may charge a subscription fee. Share the information with your office staff at your staff meetings. Be proactive, plan ahead and stay on top of the regulatory trending patterns, so you can steer your practice towards maintaining compliance and profitability.
