Paper-based overtime and recall processes in hospitals create significant problems:

Paper-based overtime and recall processes in hospitals and healthcare settings are fraught with a many problems that can impact operational efficiency, financial stability, regulatory compliance, staff morale, and ultimately, patient care. These outdated systems struggle to keep pace with the dynamic and critical nature of healthcare environments.

Operational Inefficiency	Time-consuming manual data entry & approvals. Difficult real-time tracking of hours & staff availability. Slow and cumbersome emergency staff recall.
Financial Strain	Prone to costly payroll errors (over/underpayments). High administrative overheads for manual processing. Lack of real-time data for effective cost control.
Compliance Risks	Increased likelihood of labor law violations (hours, pay). Difficulties producing accurate and reliable audit trails.
Staff Dissatisfaction & Patient Care Concerns	Frustrating and burdensome for healthcare staff. Payroll errors erode morale and trust. Potential for delays in patient care & errors due to staff fatigue.
Poor Data & Decision Making	Inaccurate, inconsistent, and incomplete data. Hinders effective reporting, analysis, and strategic staffing decisions.

In essence, these outdated systems are error-prone, costly, non-compliant, frustrating for staff, and can compromise patient care.

Simplifying overtime and recall form approvals using Med App

Forms are started, signed and completed digitally.
Supervisors can sign via SMS, Email and don’t have to be on Med App.
No printing or processing on paper required.
Monitor & view completed forms via a dashboard.
Time saving Estimated 1 day of time saved per week in processing (Alfred Pilot)

Video demonstration

You can see how clinicians can quickly locate, fill & complete a digital form.

Implementing a new processes

Med App prides itself on supporting hospitals through digital transformation & change, having helped over 85 healthcare facilities adopt efficent workflows.

We work with your team to:

Understand current processes & adopt to new digitised workflows to minimise disruptions.
Training & supporting your teams utilising the new processes & to get the most efficiency gains from automated reminders.
Communications templates & plan - We provide proven communication strategies & templates to significantly reduce the admin burden, track clinical engagement. (See below example)

Hospitals we are actively working with

The Alfred Hospital, Vic
Joondalup Health Campus, WA

Contact us to discuss how we can support your change

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Forms overview

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