Early Intervention PRACTICE GUIDE

A resource for enhancing patient care by integrating iDose® TR and iStent infinite® using the 4 Building Blocks to Early Intervention Success

Early Intervention PRACTICE GUIDE

Welcome! The Early Intervention Practice Guide comprises the resources and tools you need to build a practice that successfully supports patients through integrating early intervention with iDose TR and iStent infinite. 

The 4 Building Blocks to Early Intervention Success

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Clinical Success

Eye Care Providers

As eye care providers, you are instrumental in getting patients on the right track to help manage their condition. Becoming familiar with the treatments and procedures will empower you to educate patients on what to expect, which can ultimately help your patients feel more informed and at ease throughout their treatment journey.

Having a strong understanding of the treatments and procedures can help you gain trust with your patients and encourage them to proactively manage their condition.

iDose TR (travoprost intracameral implant):

    • Refer to these materials to further familiarize yourself with the procedure.

    • Procedure Guide
    • Learn how Glaukos gives back with the iDose Your Dose program.

    • iDose Your Dose

iStent infinite:

    • Refer to these materials to further familiarize yourself with the procedure.

    • Procedure Guide

Clinical Success

Administrators

As an ophthalmic administrator, you are integral to the practice as you optimize referral networks and practice administration, ensuring efficient patient care and resource management. When managing reimbursement or insurance-related tasks, work with your Glaukos Reimbursement Liaison to help ensure that procedures are covered and reimbursed appropriately.

As an administrator, you manage the day-to-day operations of the practice, so it’s essential that you have the resources you need to help improve the overall patient experience.

iDose TR (travoprost intracameral implant):

    • Review this 2-page document to help identify appropriate patients.

    • Patient ID Guide

iStent infinite:

    • Review this 2-page document to help identify appropriate patients.

    • Patient ID Guide

Clinical Success

Technicians

As a technician, you play a key role in helping educate patients on treatment options and responding to patient questions. It’s important that you’re well-versed in interventional therapies so you’re prepared to offer guidance and address any questions patients may have.

Every interaction you have with patients presents an opportunity to provide knowledge support and build a stronger relationship between them and your practice.

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Clinical Success

Schedulers

In addition to being able to answer patient questions about iDose TR and iStent infinite, you should be well-informed about pre- and post-procedure care instructions to offer guidance and properly schedule time.

As schedulers, you play a key role in coordinating timely procedures and ensuring the process runs smoothly for both patients and the practice.

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Clinical Success

Front Desk Staff/Call Center

As front desk staff or a call center representative, you are usually the first touchpoint for patients when they engage with the practice, so it’s critical to have the information and tools you need to communicate effectively with them.

Ensure your waiting room has a designated location for patient education materials.

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Clinical Success

Referring Providers

Referrals are a critical part of identifying appropriate patients for early intervention. Creating partnerships with like-minded HCPs is one of the most valuable pipelines you can establish. To help find candidates who may be proper for early intervention, consider working with a Glaukos representative to facilitate internal education programs as well as co-marketing programs.

Referrers can help to ensure timely interventions and ongoing management of the disease.

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PATIENT INTERACTION

Patient Engagement and Education

Understanding how to have a meaningful conversation with appropriate patients about potential benefits from treatment can lead to opportunities for improving patient care and outcomes. The tools and patient education resources below will help enhance your interactions about iDose TR and iStent infinite, provide background knowledge of treatment for your patients, and build your practice's overall understanding of potential candidates for treatment. You can also ask a Glaukos Practice integration (GPi) representative for additional help with recognizing appropriate patients in your practice.

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OUTREACH

Local Media and PR

Let patients and referring ODs in your market know that you’re practicing early intervention with iDose TR and iStent infinite. Here are some best practices and tools to help you roll out the right messages in the right places to the right audiences.

    • Some best practices for promoting iDose TR and iStent infinite on your practice’s website include:

    • Have a dedicated page or section of your website for iDose TR and iStent infinite

    • Leverage case studies and testimonials whenever possible

Here are some assets you can use on your website to feature your new offerings.

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