Teaming up with the right medical professionals will enable you to obtain steady referrals. These referral sources will help ensure a steady stream of clients coming into your agency.
How do you get these medical professionals to refer clients to your agency? Here are some general steps:
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Make a list
Compile a list of medical professionals, organizations, and groups.
They can be senior centers, senior programs, hospitals, and other organizations working with geriatric clients.
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Outreach
Once you have compiled a list, it is time to do outreach. Let them know that your agency is providing quality hospice care to clients who need it. Give a brief yet clear picture of what your agency is about and what you can do to help their patients.
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Mutual benefits
Make sure that it is a mutually beneficial relationship. Think about what problems they have that you may be able to solve.
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Effective communication
Don’t expect an immediate referral. It requires time, patience, and persistence. You need to build a relationship first. Stay connected, update them, communicate with them regularly.
Net Solutions Interactive helps elder care agencies implement strategies to ensure a steady stream of clients. Give our team a call today so we can discuss your current situation.