DENTAL PATIENT REFERRAL PROGRAM CHECKLIST 2026: TRACKING & INCENTIVES

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--- PROGRAM DESIGN & STRUCTURE ---
[ ] Referral Reward Type
[ ] Target Audience Segments (Existing Patients, Local Business Partners, Social Media Followers, Internal Staff Members)
[ ] Program Terms & Conditions
[ ] Reward Delivery Method (Account Credit, Physical Voucher, Digital E-Gift Card)
[ ] Minimum Referral Threshold
[ ] Program Launch Date

--- MARKETING & PROMOTION ASSETS ---
[ ] Promotional Channels Utilized (In-Office Signage/Posters, Email Newsletter Templates, Social Media Campaigns, Patient Referral Cards (Physical), Website Pop-ups/Banners, SMS/Text Message Blasts)
[ ] Promotional Tagline/Copy
[ ] Approved Graphic Assets
[ ] Primary Launch Date (Q1 Campaign, Q2 Campaign, Q3 Campaign, Q4 Campaign)
[ ] Campaign Objectives & Target Audience

--- STAFF TRAINING & COMMUNICATION ---
[ ] Staff Members Trained (Front Desk/Reception, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Office Manager, Dentists/Doctors)
[ ] Training Date Completed
[ ] Key Talking Points Communicated
[ ] Training Resource Status (All manuals updated, Scripts available, Pending review)
[ ] Trainer/Manager Acknowledgment

--- TRACKING & DOCUMENTATION WORKFLOW ---
[ ] Referral Source Category (Existing Patient, External Professional (Specialist/GP), Social Media/Digital Ad, Community Event/Sponsorship)
[ ] Referring Patient Name
[ ] Date Referral was Recorded
[ ] Documentation Completed (PMS Note Added, Patient File Updated, Referral Tracking Spreadsheet Updated, Incentive Voucher Issued)
[ ] Screenshot of PMS Entry/Confirmation
[ ] Staff Member Verification

--- INCENTIVE FULFILLMENT & REDEMPTION ---
[ ] Reward Type Redeemed (Account Credit, Gift Card, Service Voucher, Product/Merchandise)
[ ] Redemption Date
[ ] Reward Value ($)
[ ] Patient Account Number
[ ] Verification Steps Completed (Referrer identity verified, New patient treatment started, Credit applied to ledger, Incentive logged in CRM)
[ ] Proof of Voucher/Receipt
[ ] Staff Verifier Signature

--- PERFORMANCE MONITORING & KPIS ---
[ ] Audit Period Date
[ ] Total Number of New Patient Referrals
[ ] Referral Conversion Rate (%)
[ ] Total Revenue Generated from Referrals
[ ] Program Performance Rating (Exceeding Targets, Meeting Targets, Below Targets)
[ ] Analysis of Performance Trends & Growth Opportunities
[ ] Practice Manager Approval

--- COMPLIANCE & LEGAL REVIEW ---
[ ] Compliance Checklist Items (State Dental Board advertising guidelines reviewed, Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) compliance verified, No 'unethical' value/incentive limits exceeded, HIPAA-compliant patient data handling confirmed)
[ ] Legal Review Notes
[ ] Last Compliance Audit Date
[ ] Compliance Officer Approval

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