23 Lo.1& LO.2(Activity analysis; scE)
Following are the activities that occur during a patient visit to a physician's office.
Step
time spent
Patient arrives at doctor's office and checks for changes in with receptionist
Patient is asked to review previously provided information for changes; there are none
Patient returns forms to receptionist.
Receptionist verifies Patient insurance and collects co-pay.
Patient waits in waiting room.
Nurse escorts patient to exam room and takes vital signs.
Patient waits in exam room.
Physician examines and treats patient
Patient checks out with receptionist, if needed.
a. Classify each of the above activities as value-added or non- value-added
b. Determine the service cycle efficicncy.