You do not have a space problem. You probably have an efficiency problem.
Before you add more space, more ops, or another associate, look at your production per hour. If you are below $650 per hour, there is usually still a lot of opportunity in your current setup.
A few places to look first:
• Block scheduling is not being used effectively
• Procedures are taking longer than they should
• Hygiene is not feeding enough treatment to the doctor side
• An associate was added before the system was ready
Expanding too early does not fix the problem. It usually just spreads it. Tighten your systems, improve your scheduling, and raise your dollar per hour first.
If you want to know how to find the real constraint before making a costly move, listen to the full episode here:
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