A patient is dissatisfied with their treatment and decides to sue you, but you can breathe somewhat easily because you know your patient records and charts are thorough and accurate. You’ve had chart audits done and have learned to be meticulous in your record keeping.

No dentist wants to find themselves in this kind of scenario, but it can happen unfortunately. Chart auditing is a great way to ensure the quality of your records as well as have a clear picture of how your practice is doing financially. But how can you audit a patient chart and make the process as smooth as possible? Here are important, yet sometimes overlooked, steps to follow!

When you run your own business, you need to account for nearly every minute of the day. After all, the saying is time is money. You can’t waste time on tasks that aren’t worthwhile or aren’t going to help your dental practice thrive. And yet, you may have necessary tasks that require a decent amount of time and attention. For instance, dental chart auditing can be time consuming, but it serves an important purpose in your practice. How long does a chart audit take? Is there an easier way to get this done?

Can you believe it’s already April? Time can fly when you’re working hard and busy, but it’s important to keep up with necessary tasks, especially as a small business owner. At your dental practice, you need to make room in the schedule for chart auditing, but how often does it need to be done? Why is it important? Keep reading to learn the answers.