Practice Operations Update by Casey Peterson, Senior Director of Practice Operations
Learning and implementing best practices in operations can prevent mistakes, maintain a consistent flow of business to better meet patient demands and keep our clinical practice profitable and productive. Below are a few updates of interest to our employees.
Receive your flu shot before Nov. 1
All providers and staff are required to have their flu shot prior to Nov. 1. If you will not receive a flu shot, ensure that your exception form is on file prior to Nov. 1. See this flyer for upcoming dates and locations in which you may receive your flu shot.
Halloween
Providers and staff may wear Halloween attire using these guidelines:
You can be easily identified (no masks)
You must wear your ID badge
No revealing or inappropriate costumes
No scary costumes
Direct any questions to your practice manager.
UT Health Verde Hills is now open and accepting primary care patients
UT Health Verde Hills is now open in the shopping center located off Bandera Road at Old Prue Road (10350 Bandera Road, Suite 140, San Antonio, Texas 78250). Three physicians are currently accepting primary care patients of all ages. Learn more at www.UTHealthVerdeHills.org.
November/December holidays and practice closures
All UT Health San Antonio practices will be closed on the following dates:
Thursday, Nov. 22
Friday, Nov. 23
Saturday, Nov. 24
Monday, Dec. 24
Tuesday, Dec. 25
Wednesday, Dec. 26
Saturday, Dec. 29
Tuesday, Jan. 1
UT Health's phone operators at 210-450-9000 will still be available to answer calls on these days.
Your practice operations team is here to support all of you in your effort to provide exceptional care to UT Health patients. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to your practice operations leaders: Casey Peterson , senior director of practice operations, Jeanette Hernandez, director of practice operations, Johnna Nerios, director of practice operations and Dina Wright, director of practice operations.
