AMA STEPS Forward®

Pearl of the week: Communicate thoughtfully

Carefully manage interruptive alerts

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STEPS Forward Pearl of the Week

It can be a challenge for members of the clinical team to deliver messages to physicians without causing unnecessary interruptions, particularly when the communication is time-sensitive but does not warrant an immediate response. The Saving Time Playbook describes how to identify times for physicians and non-physician providers to respond to these messages. 

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