LabCorp Policies
5 * Customer Service
Patients
HIPAA
Do's and Don'ts
100

These should be on silent and put away from work areas.

What are electronics?

100

You say this to a patient after you service them.

What is "Thank You"?

100

They are not an interruption to our work but the.....

What is purpose?

100

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

What is HIPAA?

100

This is something we DON'T do.....

Example: Oh, you're married? Why are you getting STD labs?

What is "Ask personal questions"?

200

These should be neat, wrinkle free and a solid color

What are Scrubs?

200

Example: Letting a lobby full of patients know there is an extended wait time due to working alone.

What is communicating? 

200

These make up our salaries and incentives

What is patient payments?

200

Example:  Speaking about a patient's test in the lobby.

What is a HIPAA violation?

200

This is something we DO....

Example:

Good morning Mr. Jones, 

May I please have your registration number or account number?

Alright Mr. Jones you are all set, Thank you and have a nice day.

What is say "Please and Thank you"?

300

This has to be done off of LabCorp property and only on your lunch break.

What is smoking?

300

Letting patients know you are listening and happy they have chosen LabCorp for their lab services

What is making eye contact and smiling?

300

This type will tell 9-15 people about their experience.

What is a dissatisfied customer?

300

Example: Locking the computers, when they are not in use.

 How can employees protect the computer monitors?

300

Identify yourself when answering a phone call.

What is proper phone etiquette?

400

This must be worn in patient care areas per OSHA guidelines.

What is PPE or Labcoats

400

Example: Making sure John is seen at 11:45am because he made an online appointment.

What is honoring appointments?

400

Makes up 55% of communication. 

What is body language?

400

We use this to ensure no one else hears our conversation with patients.

What is soft voices?

400

A symbol of joy and happiness.

What is smiling?

500

I will commit myself to provide the highest quality of service and meet our customer's needs with the upmost care and courtesy.  I will find the positive in any situation and work to resolve problematic and challenging situations.

What is excellence?

500

Everyone should be doing this at the beginning and end of the day.

What is Opening and Closing on time?

500

The most important asset to any company.

Who are the patients?

500

Constantly ensuring no one can hear or see your private interactions with patients.

What is being aware of your surroundings?

500

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

What is empathy?