Publisher's Synopsis
Customer Service Training for Healthcare Professionals Instructor Manual is written in English and Spanish for teacher, healthcare educators, and vocational instructors that teach students, interns, and provide in-service training to employees in healthcare. Customer Service Training for Healthcare Professionals participant handbook is written is English and Spanish to help interns and students improve customer service practices, demonstrate professional workplace behaviors, and achieve patient satisfaction. Customer Service Training for Healthcare Professionals Instructor Manual is a resource for instructors using the paperback Customer Service Training for Healthcare Professionals. The instruction manual is written in English and Spanish for students, interns, and employees that are entering the healthcare workforce and work with patients in hospitals, clinics, medical centers, or long-term care facilities. In the United States, there are an increasing number of Spanish-speaking patients that are entering the healthcare system every year. There are also a growing number of Hispanics primarily Spanish speaking health professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor, Statistics healthcare is the largest employer in the United States, and employment of healthcare occupations is projected to grow 18 percent from 2018 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 2.4 million new jobs. The book is unique and includes; group activities, self-assessments, and customer service questionnaires to reinforce the customer service principles and techniques. The healthcare techniques and strategies help healthcare workers create positive patient experiences and customer satisfaction. Healthcare professionals will learn to effectively communicate, greet patients, schedule appointments, and work in healthcare teams. Healthcare professional develop identification systems to avoid medical errors and HIPAA violations and fines. The CARE acronym is the characteristics and qualities of healthcare professionals. The CARE skills helps employees determine and meet patients' needs and concerns. People who work with or take care of patients identify and understand personality types and kinds of customer behaviors to solve problems and handle complaints quickly. Healthcare professionals develop relationship building skills to improve patient interaction and provide patient centered care. Excellent customer service is linked to patient satisfaction, patient referrals, promotions and pay increases. Since, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) individuals have more options in selecting their physician and healthcare coverage. Healthcare is a business and to remain competitive healthcare providers and facilities are seeking employees that can provide great customer service, and boosts revenue and patient satisfaction. Visit: http: //www.icigroupintl.org
