(Optional) Identify procedures for handling inpatient and outpatient hospital admissions and physician referrals.

Identification should include

• listing hospitals where each healthcare provider practices
• having up-to-date information on all area healthcare facilities
• listing the health plans accepted at area healthcare facilities
• listing the requirements for setting up preoperative and postoperative tests and appointments
• making direct phone contact with patients regarding preoperative or testing instructions
• using the various surgical and physician referral forms
• communicating the necessary information when calling facilities for scheduling
• adhering to managed care policies and procedures.