Is your practice safe?

Hey there folks, my name is Keith Reynolds, I’m the editor of Physicians Practice and this is the P2 Management Minute. Here are three fast moves to keep your practice, and everyone in it, safe.

1. Run 360-degree risk assessments

Treat a full-spectrum risk check like a stethoscope for your business. Start with OSHA slip-and-fall lists, add HIPAA penetration testing, then end the day with a ‘hazard huddle’ so front-line staff flag blind spots. Document findings, assign owners with 30-day deadlines, and redo a mini-check after any renovation or major workflow change.

2. Harden devices andrehearse ransomware response

Adopt zero-trust security: least-privilege log-ins, auto-patching, and quarterly phishing fire-drills. Back that tech with an old-school continuity binder listing offline backups, insurer contacts, and a paper-workflow plan if the network dies.

3. Upgrade infection-control and airflow

Hand sanitizer is not enough. Swap HVAC filters for MERV-13s, add portable HEPA units, and install CO₂ monitors that blink when ventilation lags. Pair those engineering fixes with weekly surface-swab audits and an updated intake script to reroute potentially contagious patients before they hit the lobby.

Assess risks, lock down tech, clean the air—three steps to a safer practice. For more bite-size practice tips and tricks make sure you visit PhysiciansPractice.com.

Thanks for watching I’ll see you Monday on the P2 Management Minute!

About the P2 Management Minute

The P2 Management Minute is a fast-paced video micro-series from Physicians Practice that distills proven management strategies into bite-size, one-minute episodes for busy medical practice administrators and lead physicians. Each installment spotlights high-impact tactics—drawn from real-world best practices and expert insights—that administrators can apply the same day to boost efficiency, strengthen patient satisfaction, or elevate staff engagement. No theory, no fluff; just concise, actionable guidance that respects tight schedules and delivers measurable results between appointments.

Record your own!

Interested in stepping in front of the camera to share a quick tip of your own, or have a suggestion for a topic we should spotlight in an upcoming P² Management Minute? We’d love to hear from you. Whether it’s a proven strategy for streamlining workflows, a clever morale-booster, or a hard-won lesson on patient engagement, your insight could help peers across the country elevate their practices in just 60 seconds. Drop Keith a note at kreynolds@mjhlifesciences.com with your idea—or, better yet, a brief outline or smartphone video sample—and we’ll walk you through the simple submission process. Let’s collaborate to make every minute count for the medical community.

Keith A. Reynolds is the editor of Physicians Practice and wants to know what practice issues are keeping you up at night. You can let him know at kreynolds@mjhlifesciences.com.