Phone Problem Playbook

Referral Intake Fast-Track

Stop losing referrals to voicemail. Katie captures every detail and books next steps instantly.

When to run this playbook

Specialists miss time-sensitive referrals.

Staff chase faxed notes and call referring offices back.

Providers complain about incomplete information.

Caller journey (high-level)

01

Dedicated prompt

Katie recognizes referring offices and switches to a scripted data capture flow.

02

Document intake

Referring coordinator uploads fax/email via secure link tied to the call summary.

03

Immediate confirmation

Referring office receives a confirmation text/email so they know the patient is scheduled.

Triage categories & actions

CategoryExample callsNotificationTarget callbackCaller messaging
EmergencyChest pain, stroke, trauma.911 / ERImmediateCall 911 or go to the ER now.
Urgent clinicalWorsening postop pain, severe symptoms.On-call provider< 15 minProvider calls back within 15 minutes.
Routine clinicalRefills, mild symptoms, referrals.Daytime teamNext business dayCare team follows up on the next business day.
Non-clinical / adminScheduling, billing, paperwork.Admin queueNext business dayFront desk follows up when the office reopens.