How do you keep your clinic running smoothly when your scribe is offline and you’re left juggling everything on your own? In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share a challenging Thursday where I had to handle orders, follow-up visits, and patient notes solo after my scribe lost internet access. From training staff to avoiding costly mistakes, managing complex cases, and optimizing patient education, I unpack the lessons learned and the strategies I used to stay efficient.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

How to manage a busy podiatry clinic when you lose critical staff support

Training techniques to avoid costly procedural mistakes

Nail fungus treatment workflows and patient education strategies

How I’m optimizing shockwave therapy for better outcomes

Tips for improving communication and workflow efficiency with staff

Why You Should Listen

Running a podiatry practice is challenging enough on a good day — but what happens when unexpected hurdles hit? This episode gives you real-world strategies to handle disruptions, keep patient care on track, and improve your clinical workflows even under pressure.

Key Topics Covered

[0:01] Handling a full clinic without a scribe

[0:36] Managing orders and follow-up visits asynchronously

[1:00] Treating a young athlete with turf toe

[1:25] Flexor tenotomies vs. arthroplasty for hammertoes in older patients

[2:00] Plantar fasciitis improvements with conservative treatments

[2:32] Optimizing orthotics and EPAT shockwave therapy

[3:00] Deciding on oral antifungals for elderly patients

[3:26] Managing calcaneal beak fractures and plantar fascia pain

[4:00] Final results from Censa treatments for the year

[4:20] Gait issues, physical therapy recommendations, and post-op timelines

[5:00] Streamlining plantar fasciitis treatment plans with simplified handouts

[6:00] Using Lunula laser for nail fungus and educating patients effectively

[6:47] Infection management and performing safe I&D procedures

[7:35] Avoiding procedural errors: vinegar vs. alcohol mix-up

[8:20] Managing pediatric sports injuries and prescribing boots effectively

👉 Listen now to learn how to navigate unexpected disruptions, optimize your workflows, and improve patient care under pressure!