Australian SLP Spark: speech pathologists must not engage in referral arrangements, secret commissions, kick-backs, or other dodgy practices
Why: It’s unethical, unprofessional, and potentially illegal. Zoom in: Go deeper:
Employed speech pathologists: timeless tips to manage oneself at work
Key source: Drucker, P.F. (1999). Managing Oneself. Harvard Business Review, reprinted, January 2005. For information on supervision, check out our book “How to supervise speech pathologists properly in private practice“.
Hot topic: Will all Australian SLP practices have to register with the NDIS Commission?
Breaking news: On 2 August 2024, the NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce Advice was released, with their views on mandatory registration. SLP views were heard: “The Taskforce acknowledges there are a number of allied health practitioners who are not required to register with AHPRA, including…speech pathologists. Some of these practitioners operate in a self-regulated…
10 practical productivity tips for speech pathologists in private practice – “Be productive, not busy”
Respect your own time so others will, too. 1. Use ‘timeboxing’/time-blocking. Schedule each part of your day. Be specific about each activity in each time block, including breaks (e.g. “Session planning”; “Emails”; “Call X”; “Coffee break” etc.). Stick to your plan for both work AND rest. 2. Do one thing at a time. (Multi-tasking is a…
5 practical ways for SLPs to deal with uncertainty in private practice
Things can feel out of control. Rising inflation and interest rates. Staff shortages. Long waiting lists. Reporting deadlines. Work-life-family pressures. Life in private practice is messy! We’re wired to fear the unknown; and many SLPs love order and control. But uncertainty and possibility are two sides of the same coin. Most things that matter –…
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