(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.
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Make a nice comment about their clothing or hair or glasses etcc
Return messages promptly
Remember their name & use it in conversation
Slow down & be mindful
Verify that all their ?’s have been answered before they leave
Try to remember them & notice new things about them
Use Patient identifiers appropriately
Learn something "non-medical" about pt
Have Fun!
Remember they have a choice of where to get care
Smile – even if you’re on the phone
Be aware of your tone of voice
Take time for YOU if needed
Thank them for choosing our clinic
Offer water, snack, pillow, blanket...
What is mundane to you is probably new for pt
Check in with them after they’ve waited 10 min
Listen: They know their body
Follow up & Follow Thru
Document Carefully
Ask questions to clarify
Ask: What are you looking for in today's experience?