Weave
Step-by-step implementation guide — pre-implementation checklist, onboarding, staff training, go-live runbook, and ROI tracking.
Weave — Implementation Playbook (DSO)
Weave Patient Communication Platform
DSO Implementation Playbook
1. Executive Summary
What Weave Does
Weave is a unified patient communication platform that consolidates phone systems (VoIP), two-way texting, automated appointment reminders, digital forms, review management, and payment processing into a single interface. The platform uses intelligent automation to reduce missed appointments, accelerate patient responses, and provide real-time caller identification with patient history.
Why DSOs Specifically Benefit from Patient Communication AI
Scale Advantages:
- A 30-location DSO sending 50,000+ appointment reminders monthly achieves dramatic labor savings through automation that a single practice cannot justify
- Unified reporting across locations enables identification of underperforming offices and replication of top-performer communication strategies
- Bulk SMS and email campaigns can be deployed enterprise-wide with location-specific customization in hours rather than weeks
Standardization Benefits:
- Consistent patient experience across all brands and locations strengthens enterprise reputation
- Centralized phone tree structures, hold messaging, and response templates ensure compliance and brand consistency
- Standardized review request workflows aggregate positive sentiment while providing early warning on location-specific issues
Data Aggregation Value:
- Cross-location benchmarking reveals communication patterns that drive higher case acceptance and lower no-show rates
- Enterprise-level analytics inform regional staffing decisions and identify training opportunities
- Aggregated patient sentiment data supports M&A due diligence and investor reporting
Expected Timeline: Decision to Full Deployment
| DSO Size | Pilot Phase | Wave Rollout | Full Deployment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15–25 locations | Weeks 1–4 | Weeks 5–12 | 12–14 weeks |
| 26–40 locations | Weeks 1–4 | Weeks 5–16 | 16–18 weeks |
| 41–50 locations | Weeks 1–6 | Weeks 7–20 | 20–24 weeks |
Timeline assumes dedicated project management resources and standard PMS integrations.
2. Pre-Implementation Checklist (Weeks 1–2)
Technical Requirements
Hardware
☐ Verify each location has a dedicated workstation for phone system (minimum: i5 processor, 8GB RAM, Windows 10+) ☐ Confirm headset compatibility — USB headsets required for VoIP quality (Plantronics/Poly recommended) ☐ Inventory existing phone hardware for trade-in or disposal ☐ Confirm desk phone needs per location if soft-phone-only approach is not desired ☐ Verify mobile devices for managers (iOS 14+ or Android 10+ for mobile app)
Network
☐ ⚠️ Minimum 100 Mbps symmetrical internet per location (VoIP quality degrades below this threshold) ☐ Verify QoS (Quality of Service) settings on routers — voice traffic must be prioritized ☐ Confirm firewall allows UDP ports 10000–20000 for RTP traffic ☐ Document current ISP contracts per location — note any bandwidth limitations or data caps ☐ Test jitter and latency at each location (target: <30ms latency, <20ms jitter)
Software
☐ Current PMS version compatibility verification:
- Dentrix G6.2+ required
- Eaglesoft 21.0+ required
- Open Dental 19.4+ required ☐ Browser requirements: Chrome 90+ or Edge 90+ (Firefox has known WebRTC limitations) ☐ Windows Defender/antivirus exceptions for Weave application ☐ Disable conflicting communication tools (Lighthouse 360, Demandforce, etc.) — plan migration timeline
Vendor Onboarding Steps 🔵
| Step | Weave Contact | Your Contact | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contract execution | Account Executive | CFO/Legal | Day 1–3 |
| Technical kickoff call | Implementation Manager | IT Director | Day 4 |
| Enterprise account setup | Enterprise Success Manager | VP Operations | Day 5–7 |
| API credential provisioning | Technical Support | IT Director | Day 7–10 |
| Phone number porting initiation | Porting Specialist | Office Managers (all) | Day 10–14 |
🔵 Key Vendor Contacts to Establish: ☐ Enterprise Account Executive (contract and commercial issues) ☐ Implementation Manager (assigned per wave) ☐ Enterprise Customer Success Manager (ongoing relationship) ☐ Technical Support escalation contact (direct line, not general queue) ☐ Porting specialist (critical — phone porting is highest-risk step)
Data/Access Prerequisites
Per Location
☐ PMS admin credentials for API connection setup ☐ Current phone system admin access for number porting verification ☐ Patient database export (CSV format) for data validation testing ☐ Historical appointment data (12 months) for reminder optimization
Enterprise Level
☐ Google Business Profile/Yelp admin access for review platform connection ☐ Domain DNS access for email deliverability configuration (SPF/DKIM records) ☐ Payment processor credentials if using Weave Payments ☐ SSO/IdP configuration details (Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace)
Internal Stakeholder Alignment
Inform (Awareness Required)
☐ All location staff (general awareness of upcoming change) ☐ IT support team (technical preparation) ☐ Marketing team (review management implications) ☐ Accounting/Finance (payment processing changes)
🟣 Approve (Decision Authority Required)
☐ Board/Investors — capital expenditure approval, strategic rationale review ☐ CEO/COO — enterprise commitment, resource allocation ☐ CFO — contract terms, ROI projections, payment processing changes ☐ Chief Dental Officer — clinical workflow impact sign-off ☐ VP of Operations — rollout timeline, location prioritization ☐ Legal/Compliance — BAA execution, HIPAA verification ☐ Regional Managers — local implementation accountability
Stakeholder Alignment Map
BOARD/INVESTORS
│ Strategic approval, investment thesis alignment
▼
C-SUITE (CEO, COO, CFO, CDO)
│ Budget, timeline, enterprise standards
▼
VP OPERATIONS ←→ IT DIRECTOR ←→ COMPLIANCE/LEGAL
│
├── Regional Manager (West)
│ └── Office Managers (Locations 1-8)
│ └── Providers, Front Desk, Staff
│
├── Regional Manager (Central)
│ └── Office Managers (Locations 9-16)
│ └── Providers, Front Desk, Staff
│
└── Regional Manager (East)
└── Office Managers (Locations 17-25)
└── Providers, Front Desk, Staff
Baseline Metrics Capture ⚠️
Critical: Capture these metrics before any system changes. Use a standardized 30-day measurement window across all locations.
Communication Metrics
| Metric | How to Capture | Target Source |
|---|---|---|
| Current no-show rate | PMS appointment report | Last 90 days |
| Appointment confirmation rate | Current reminder system | Last 90 days |
| Average calls per day per location | Phone system CDR | Last 30 days |
| Missed call rate | Phone system CDR | Last 30 days |
| Average hold time | Phone system CDR | Last 30 days |
| Patient response time to messages | Current texting platform | Last 30 days |
Operational Metrics
| Metric | How to Capture | Target Source |
|---|---|---|
| Front desk FTEs per location | HR/Payroll | Current |
| Time to schedule new patient | Time study (sample 10 calls) | Current |
| Online review volume (monthly) | Google/Yelp | Last 6 months |
| Average review rating per location | Google/Yelp | Current |
| Recall reactivation rate | PMS report | Last 12 months |
Financial Metrics
| Metric | How to Capture | Target Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per patient communication | Current tool invoices | Monthly |
| Collection rate | PMS/Accounting | Last 6 months |
| Days in AR | Accounting | Current |
| Revenue lost to no-shows | (No-show count × avg production) | Last 90 days |
Standardization Protocol for Cross-Location Comparison
☐ 🟣 Define standard reporting period (recommend: same calendar month for all locations) ☐ Create standardized metric collection template (spreadsheet with locked formulas) ☐ Assign metric collection owner per location (Office Manager) ☐ Assign metric validation owner per region (Regional Manager) ☐ Central team consolidates and validates before implementation begins ☐ Store baseline data in centralized repository (SharePoint/Google Drive with access controls)
Enterprise-Level Requirements
Network Standards
☐ Document minimum network specifications as enterprise policy ☐ Identify locations requiring network upgrades before rollout ☐ Budget network upgrades (average $2,000–$5,000 per location for non-compliant sites) ☐ 🟣 Decide: Centralized IT monitoring vs. location-managed network
Hosting Architecture
☐ 🟣 Decision Required: Centralized vs. Location-Level Configuration
- Recommendation: Hybrid approach
- Centralized: User management, reporting, templates, phone tree structures
- Location-level: Provider schedules, appointment types, local hours
Single Sign-On (SSO)
☐ 🔵 Confirm Weave SSO compatibility with your IdP ☐ Map user roles to Weave permission levels:
- Admin (VP Ops, IT Director)
- Manager (Regional Managers, Office Managers)
- Standard (Front Desk)
- Limited (Clinical staff — if applicable) ☐ Configure auto-provisioning/de-provisioning rules ☐ Test SSO login flow before any location rollout
Centralized Credentialing
☐ Establish Weave admin hierarchy:
- Super Admin: IT Director, VP Ops (enterprise-wide access)
- Regional Admin: Regional Managers (region-wide access)
- Location Admin: Office Managers (single-location access) ☐ Document credential recovery procedures ☐ Establish quarterly access audit process
3. Location Readiness Assessment
Scoring Framework
Rate each location 1–5 on the following factors. Conduct assessments in Week 1 for all locations.
Factor 1: IT Infrastructure Maturity
| Score | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 5 | Fiber internet >200Mbps, hardware <3 years old, current PMS version, dedicated IT support |
| 4 | Internet 100–200Mbps, hardware <5 years old, PMS version within 1 major release, responsive IT |
| 3 | Internet 50–100Mbps, hardware 5–7 years old, PMS version within 2 major releases |
| 2 | Internet 25–50Mbps, hardware 7–10 years old, outdated PMS version requiring upgrade |
| 1 | Internet <25Mbps, hardware >10 years old, PMS compatibility unknown, no IT support access |
Factor 2: Staff Tenure and Adaptability
| Score | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 5 | Office Manager 3+ years tenure, <15% annual turnover, staff completed tech training in last year |
| 4 | Office Manager 2+ years tenure, 15–25% annual turnover, staff moderately tech-comfortable |
| 3 | Office Manager 1–2 years tenure, 25–35% annual turnover, mixed tech comfort levels |
| 2 | Office Manager <1 year tenure, 35–50% annual turnover, staff resistant to prior tech changes |
| 1 | New Office Manager, >50% annual turnover, documented resistance to technology adoption |
Factor 3: Patient Volume
| Score | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 5 | 80–120 patients/day — high impact opportunity with manageable complexity |
| 4 | 60–80 patients/day — strong impact with lower risk |
| 3 | 40–60 patients/day — moderate impact, ideal for early waves |
| 2 | 120–150 patients/day — very high impact but elevated risk for pilot |
| 1 | >150 or <40 patients/day — either too risky for pilot or insufficient impact to prioritize |
Factor 4: Existing Tech Stack Compatibility
| Score | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 5 | Standard PMS (Dentrix/Eaglesoft/Open Dental), no conflicting comm tools, standard phone system |
| 4 | Standard PMS, one conflicting tool requiring migration, standard phone system |
| 3 | Standard PMS, multiple tools requiring migration, or non-standard phone system (PBX) |
| 2 | Non-standard PMS with documented Weave integration, complex existing tech stack |
| 1 | Unsupported PMS, complex PBX requiring professional de-installation, multiple integrations unknown |
Factor 5: Local Champion Availability
| Score | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 5 | Tech-forward provider AND office manager, both expressed enthusiasm for project |
| 4 | Strong office manager champion with provider support |
| 3 | Office manager willing to champion, neutral provider attitude |
| 2 | No clear champion, but no active resistance |
| 1 | Key staff expressed resistance, no champion candidates identified |
Composite Score Calculation
Formula: Sum of all five factor scores = Composite Readiness Score (5–25)
| Composite Score | Readiness Tier | Recommended Wave |
|---|---|---|
| 22–25 | Tier 1: Pilot Ready | Wave 1 — Pilot locations |
| 18–21 | Tier 2: Early Adopter | Wave 2 — First expansion |
| 14–17 | Tier 3: Standard | Wave 3 — Main rollout |
| 10–13 | Tier 4: Remediation Needed | Wave 4 — After addressing gaps |
| 5–9 | Tier 5: Significant Barriers | Defer until scored factors improved |
Sample Readiness Assessment
| Location | IT Infra | Staff | Volume | Tech Stack | Champion | Total | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Dental | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 1 |
| Downtown Smiles | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 2 |
| Eastgate Family | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 3 |
| Valley Pediatric | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 3 |
| Westbrook Dental | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 4 |
Rollout Sequence Recommendation
Wave 1 (Pilot): Select 2–3 locations with:
- Composite score 20+
- Geographic distribution (different regions if applicable)
- Representative of portfolio mix (GP + specialty if you have both)
- Champion with bandwidth to document learnings
Wave 2: Next 5–8 locations with scores 17+, prioritizing those with:
- Regional managers who observed successful Wave 1
- Similar tech stacks to Wave 1 locations
Subsequent Waves: Proceed down the readiness ladder, using lessons learned to address common barriers before arrival.
4. Rollout Strategy
Wave Structure Recommendation
For a 25-location DSO (scale as needed):
| Wave | Locations | Duration | Buffer Before Next Wave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wave 1 (Pilot) | 2–3 locations | 4 weeks | 2 weeks |
| Wave 2 (Early Expansion) | 5–7 locations | 3 weeks | 1 week |
| Wave 3 (Main Rollout) | 8–10 locations | 3 weeks | 1 week |
| Wave 4 (Final + Remediation) | Remaining | 3 weeks | — |
Total Timeline: ~16 weeks for 25 locations
Wave 1 Pilot Selection Criteria
Select locations that meet ALL of the following:
☐ Composite readiness score of 22+ (Tier 1) ☐ Strong, engaged local champion (Office Manager and/or Provider) ☐ Low-to-moderate patient volume (50–80/day) — enough to test, not so much that failure is catastrophic ☐ Geographically convenient for in-person support if needed ☐ Tech stack representative of majority of locations ☐ Regional Manager willing to be heavily involved ☐ No major planned disruptions (construction, provider departure, etc.) during pilot period
Ideal Mix: 1 GP location, 1 specialty if applicable, 1 higher-volume "stress test" location if you have a 3rd pilot slot.
Timeline Per Wave
Wave 1 (Pilot) — 4 Weeks
| Week | Activities |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | 🔵 Phone number porting initiated, hardware deployed, accounts provisioned, integration configured |
| Week 2 | Staff training, parallel run begins (old and new systems), test all workflows |
| Week 3 | 🔵 Go-live — phone porting completes, hard cutover, daily check-ins, real-time issue resolution |
| Week 4 | Stabilization, workflow refinements, documentation of learnings, success metrics review |
Wave 2+ — 3 Weeks Each
| Week | Activities |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | 🔵 Setup and training (accelerated based on pilot learnings) |
| Week 2 | Go-live, daily monitoring, escalation response |
| Week 3 | Stabilization, handoff to business-as-usual support |
Buffer Period Activities (Between Waves)
☐ Consolidate feedback from completed wave ☐ Update training materials based on FAQs and issues encountered ☐ Refine configuration templates if adjustments were universally needed ☐ Brief next-wave Office Managers with lessons learned ☐ 🟣 Conduct go/no-go decision meeting
Go/No-Go Criteria to Advance to Next Wave
Green Light (Proceed to Next Wave) — ALL must be true:
☐ 90%+ of Wave staff trained and confirmed competent ☐ Phone system fully functional at all Wave locations (no ongoing porting issues) ☐ PMS integration validated — appointments syncing correctly at all Wave locations ☐ No unresolved critical issues (Severity 1 or 2 in escalation queue) ☐ No-show rate not increased vs. baseline (stable or improved) ☐ Local champions confirm readiness to transition to standard support
Yellow Light (Proceed with Caution):
☐ 80–89% staff training completion ☐ 1–2 minor integration issues being actively resolved ☐ Slight uptick in no-shows attributable to transition (documented) ☐ Action: Reduce next wave size by 50%, increase support intensity
Red Light (Pause Rollout):
☐ <80% staff training completion ☐ Ongoing phone system issues (dropped calls, porting incomplete) ☐ PMS sync failures affecting patient data ☐ Multiple locations reporting same unresolved issue ☐ Staff or provider actively resisting use of system ☐ Action: Halt wave progression until root cause resolved
Rollback Plan
If a wave must be paused or rolled back:
Immediate Actions (Within 24 Hours)
☐ Notify Weave Implementation Manager — request support escalation ☐ Notify affected Office Managers — provide clear guidance to staff ☐ If phone system issue: 🔵 Request emergency port-back to prior carrier (48–72 hour process) ☐ Revert to prior communication workflows (manual reminder calls, prior texting system if retained)
Communication Protocol
☐ Regional Manager calls with affected Office Managers within 4 hours of decision ☐ VP Operations notifies C-Suite within 24 hours ☐ Do NOT notify unaffected locations unless rollout pause exceeds 2 weeks
Isolation Strategy
☐ Failing location(s) isolated — does not affect other Wave locations ☐ Other Wave locations proceed to stabilization if performing well ☐ Root cause analysis completed before re-attempting failed location ☐ Document failure and mitigation in Lessons Learned repository
5. Configuration & Integration (Weeks 2–3)
Practice Management System Integration
Dentrix Integration (Steps 1–10)
☐ 1. Verify Dentrix version (G6.2+ required) — Document version: _______ ☐ 2. Confirm Dentrix Server accessibility from workstation where Weave will be installed ☐ 3. 🔵 Contact Weave support to obtain Dentrix eCentral API credentials ☐ 4. Log into Dentrix as System Administrator ☐ 5. Navigate to Office Manager > Maintenance > Practice Setup > Preferences ☐ 6. Enable API access and external application permissions ☐ 7. 🔵 Install Weave Sync application on Dentrix server (provided by Weave) ☐ 8. Enter API credentials in Weave Sync application ☐ 9. Run initial sync — verify patient count matches (± 1% tolerance) ☐ 10. ⚠️ Verify appointment sync — check next 7 days of appointments match exactly
Estimated Time: 45–60 minutes per location
Eaglesoft Integration (Steps 1–10)
☐ 1. Verify Eaglesoft version (21.0+ required) — Document version: _______ ☐ 2. Log into Eaglesoft as Administrator ☐ 3. Navigate to Lists > Practice Information > Practice Resource Links ☐ 4. 🔵 Contact Weave support to schedule ODBC connection setup (requires Weave technician) ☐ 5. Verify Eaglesoft SQL Server access credentials ☐ 6. Provide Weave technician with remote access during scheduled window ☐ 7. 🔵 Weave technician installs ODBC connector and configures data sync (30–60 min) ☐ 8. Run initial sync — verify patient count matches ☐ 9. ⚠️ Verify appointment sync for next 7 days ☐ 10. Test bidirectional sync — create test appointment in PMS, verify appears in Weave
Estimated Time: 90 minutes per location (includes Weave technician time)
Open Dental Integration (Steps 1–9)
☐ 1. Verify Open Dental version (19.4+ required) — Document version: _______ ☐ 2. Log into Open Dental as Admin ☐ 3. Navigate to Setup > Program Links ☐ 4. Enable eServices API (requires Open Dental support if not already enabled) ☐ 5. 🔵 Obtain Weave API key from Implementation Manager ☐ 6. Enter API key in Program Links > Weave ☐ 7. Enable desired integration points: Appointments, Patients, Recalls ☐ 8. Run initial sync — verify patient and appointment counts ☐ 9. Test appointment creation workflow
Estimated Time: 30–45 minutes per location (Open Dental API is streamlined)
Phone System Configuration
VoIP Setup (Per Location)
☐ 1. 🔵 Receive hardware shipment from Weave (if desk phones ordered) ☐ 2. Unbox and verify hardware manifest matches order ☐ 3. Connect desk phones to network (PoE switches recommended, or use included power adapters) ☐ 4. Install Weave desktop application on all front desk workstations ☐ 5. Install Weave mobile app on Office Manager's mobile device ☐ 6. 🔵 Schedule porting date with Weave Porting Specialist (minimum 10 business days lead time) ☐ 7. ⚠️ Complete LOA (Letter of Authorization) for each phone number being ported — requires exact match to current carrier records ☐ 8. Verify porting LOA accepted — Weave will confirm via email ☐ 9. Test soft-phone functionality before porting (internal calls, external calls using temporary number) ☐ 10. ⚠️ Porting Day: Verify all numbers active on Weave system within 4 hours of scheduled port time
⚠️ Common Porting Failures:
- Business name mismatch between LOA and carrier records
- Unauthorized signer on LOA
- Pending account balance with current carrier
- Numbers under contract with early termination fees
Phone Tree / IVR Configuration
☐ 1. Map current phone tree structure for each location ☐ 2. 🟣 Decide: Standardize phone tree across all locations vs. allow local variation ☐ 3. Record or select auto-attendant greetings (Weave provides professional voice options) ☐ 4. Configure business hours per location ☐ 5. Configure after-hours routing (voicemail, answering service, emergency line) ☐ 6. Configure hold music and messaging ☐ 7. Set up call queues for high-volume locations (if applicable) ☐ 8. Test all routing paths before go-live
Standardized Configuration Template (Enterprise)
Configure these settings IDENTICALLY across all locations:
| Setting | Recommended Standard |
|---|---|
| Appointment reminder timing | 72 hrs (email), 24 hrs (text), 2 hrs (text) |
| Reminder message template | [See Appendix A for approved templates] |
| Review request timing | 2 hours post-appointment |
| Review request frequency cap | 1 request per patient per 90 days |
| Missed call text auto-response | "We missed your call! Reply to this text or we'll call you back within [X] minutes." |
| After-hours auto-response | "Our office is closed. For emergencies, call [X]. We'll respond when we reopen at [time]." |
| Phone tree structure | Level 1: Schedule/Reschedule (1), Billing (2), Existing Patient (3), New Patient (4) |
| Call recording | Enabled — with required disclosures |
| Two-factor authentication | Required for all admin accounts |
Allow these settings to vary by location:
| Setting | Location Discretion |
|---|---|
| Office hours | Must match actual hours |
| Provider names in greetings | Per location staffing |
| Specialty-specific message templates | Pedo messaging different from GP, etc. |
| Custom hold music | Brand-appropriate within guidelines |
| Team member extensions | Per local staffing structure |
Test Environment Setup
Centralized Test Environment (Recommended)
☐ 🟣 Provision a non-production Weave environment for testing (coordinate with Weave) ☐ Connect to a test PMS database (clone of production with PHI removed/anonymized) ☐ Test all configurations in sandbox before deploying to production locations ☐ Use test environment for champion training sessions ☐ Document all validated configuration settings for production deployment
Per-Location Validation Checklist
Before go-live, confirm at each location:
☐ Patient data synced correctly (spot-check 10 random patients) ☐ Appointments synced for next 30 days (spot-check 20 appointments) ☐ Incoming call displays patient information correctly ☐ Outbound calls display correct caller ID ☐ Text messages send and receive ☐ Appointment reminders scheduled correctly ☐ Review requests trigger at correct interval ☐ Forms link and submit properly ☐ Payment link functions (if using Weave Payments) ☐ All team members can log in with correct permissions
Data Migration / Historical Ingestion
☐ 🔵 Coordinate with Weave on historical communication import (if switching from another platform) ☐ Export SMS history from prior platform (if available and necessary for continuity) ☐ ⚠️ Do NOT attempt to import patient data separately — rely on PMS sync as source of truth ☐ Verify recall lists populated from PMS data ☐ Verify outstanding balance data synced (if using Weave Payments)
Security and HIPAA Compliance Verification
Enterprise HIPAA Checklist
☐ 🔵 Execute BAA with Weave (legal review required — standard BAA provided by Weave) ☐ Verify BAA covers all services: phone, SMS, email, payments, forms ☐ Document data flow: patient data flows from PMS → Weave servers (encrypted in transit and at rest) ☐ Verify Weave's SOC 2 Type II certification (request current report) ☐ Confirm SMS messages do not contain PHI in preview (configurable) ☐ Verify call recordings stored with appropriate access controls ☐ Configure role-based access to limit PHI exposure ☐ Document Weave's data retention and deletion policies ☐ Add Weave to your organization's risk assessment documentation ☐ 🟣 Brief compliance officer on new vendor and obtain sign-off
Per-Location Security Verification
☐ SSO login functioning (no local password storage) ☐ Appropriate role assignments for each staff member ☐ Call recording disclosures added to phone tree (required by state law — varies by state) ☐ Screen timeout settings active on shared workstations ☐ Verify no unauthorized access to admin settings
6. Team Training Plan
Train-the-Trainer Model
Champion Selection Criteria
Each location must have ONE designated champion. Ideal champions have:
☐ Office Manager role (strongly preferred) OR senior front desk lead ☐ 2+ years at the location ☐ Demonstrated tech proficiency (uses current systems confidently) ☐ Positive attitude toward change (not vocal skeptic) ☐ Communication skills to train peers effectively ☐ Bandwidth to dedicate 10–15 hours during implementation month ☐ Willingness to be accountable for team training completion
Champion Responsibilities
| Phase | Responsibility | Time Commitment |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Training | Complete certification training (virtual, self-paced) | 4–6 hours |
| Pre-Training | Review location-specific configuration | 1–2 hours |
| Training Week | Deliver role-specific training to all location staff | 4–6 hours |
| Go-Live Week | Serve as first point of contact for staff questions | 2–3 hours/day |
| Post-Go-Live | Monitor adoption, report issues, reinforce training | 1 hour/day (first 2 weeks) |
| Ongoing | Train new hires, deliver quarterly refreshers | As needed |
Champion Certification Process
☐ 🔵 Champions complete Weave Champion Certification (Weave provides e-learning modules) ☐ Champions pass certification quiz (80% minimum score) ☐ Champions participate in Wave-specific briefing call with Implementation Manager ☐ Champions receive Champion Toolkit:
- Training slide deck (customizable)
- Role-specific job aids
- FAQ document
- Escalation contact list
Standardized Training Materials (Central Creation)
Create these materials centrally for champions to deliver:
☐ Weave Overview Presentation (15 slides, 30 minutes)
- What is Weave and why we're implementing it
- What's changing vs. staying the same
- Timeline and expectations
- Support resources
☐ Role-Specific Training Modules (see below for content)
☐ Day 1 Cheat Sheets (one-page quick reference per role)
☐ FAQ Document (top 20 questions from pilot locations)
☐ Video Library (short how-to videos for common tasks — can use Weave's provided videos or record custom)
Role-Specific Training Outlines
Front Desk / Office Manager Training
Audience: Primary users — highest training priority Estimated Training Time: 2–3 hours (can be split across 2 sessions) **
AI-generated implementation guide based on public vendor information. Verify specifics directly with Weave.