Episode 129: From 90 to 10 Minutes: Mary Koska’s Docufast and Efficient OT Documentation

09/01/2025 47 min
Episode 129: From 90 to 10 Minutes: Mary Koska’s Docufast and Efficient OT Documentation

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Join host Greg Todd as he delves into the journey of Mary Koska, a pediatric occupational therapist who transformed her documentation methods to revolutionize therapy practices. Discover key insights on creating efficient, motivating work environments and streamlining documentation.
• Efficient strategies to reduce documentation time from 90 minutes to 10.• Implementing concise, focused reports and educational handouts.• Overcoming staff fears and achieving efficient documentation culture.• Techniques to prevent staff burnout and improve retention.• Building a positive work environment and maintaining a work-life balance.
🕒 Timestamps00:00 Improving documentation efficiency for healthcare professionals.05:17 Support staff reduce therapists' end-of-day fatigue.08:06 Peer reviews improve work environment and growth.12:31 Supporting challenging kids requires experienced intervention.13:42 Ensure equitable distribution and support for difficult students.18:20 Quantify goals, show progress, include therapist intervention.19:58 Fear-driven overcompensation due to past fraud fears.25:25 Need customizable EMR; eliminate unnecessary features.29:31 Specialized training needed for pediatric occupational therapy.32:29 Poor documentation costs $30k-$100k per replacement.34:48 Efficient session management prioritizing prompt transitions.39:12 Had to streamline processes for efficiency.42:29 Building an engaged, efficient, cohesive team takes time.44:21 Invest in systems and people for sustainability.47:00 Mayor helps clinic owners; resource available online.
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