[yasir]

Guys,
I am a Pediatrician and i am currently building an office with approx 4000 sq space available for lease.What do you all think about the idea of opening up a day care that has both a well and a sick part ( where kids that are sick can stay until their parents can pick them up after work ) or just open up a sick day care.Here are some pros and cons about the day care thing and of course suggestions are welcome.
Pros:
1)- When kids are sick the families can call the office and authorize us to see the child.This way it would save them the the hassle of taking time off and going to the pediatrician all of which can easily cost them at least half a day of their work if not more.
2)-If i can get the facility approved to keep the sick kids until the parents can pick them up in the eve,won't that be fantastic thing..the parents won't have to leave work yet the child is taken care of..
3)-I think this is the best advertisement the practice can have,the best patient care yet continue to have a steady income from the day care unit..
Cons:
4)-Getting the facility approved to mind the sick kids,have no idea what's involved in the process though..
5)-Staffing could be an issue but i guess i can have few CNA's ( $8-$9/hr-- certified nurse assistants ) and few LPNs ( $ 11-$12 --Licensed practical nurse ) and since i am an MD the whole process can be well taken care of..
So what do you all think about this idea..Any suggestions...
Thanks