Episode 24 - 13 Best Practices for Ketamine Therapy Clinics

Written By Kimberly Ko

Discover 13 best practices for running a successful ketamine therapy clinic. Learn strategies for patient safety, integration, and collaboration to enhance care and navigate challenges with confidence.

Running a ketamine therapy clinic comes with unique challenges, but implementing best practices can make all the difference. In this episode, hosts Dr. Kimberly Chan Ko and Dr. Sam Ko share the 13 best practices they’ve developed since opening their clinic in 2018. 

Recorded during a live mastermind session with their course students, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of important considerations for running a ketamine clinic, including the importance of having a staff member present during infusions, creating a network of professionals, and maintaining meticulous records.

Whether you’re just starting or refining your operations, these insights will help you navigate common obstacles, better serve your patients, and set your clinic up for long-term success.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

  • Proven strategies for patient care: Explore how having a staff member present during infusions ensures safety and enhances therapeutic outcomes.

  • Effective preparation and integration techniques: Learn how to help patients maximize the benefits of ketamine therapy before and after treatments.

  • Collaborative approaches to care: Understand the importance of building a network of therapists and psychiatrists for holistic patient support

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or on your favorite podcast platform. Watch the discussion on YouTube here.

Episode 24 show notes:

  • 00:00 Episode Teaser -  Slow & Scary

  • 00:40 Welcome to the Ketamine Startup Podcast

  • 01:19 Best Practice #1: Staff Presence During Infusions

  • 03:46 Best Practice #2: Review Medical Records

  • 07:12 Best Practice #3: Emergency Protocols

  • 10:46 Best Practice #4: Patient Preparation

  • 13:37 Best Practice #5: Integration Plan

  • 16:25 Best Practice #6: Network of Therapists and Coaches

  • 19:37 Best Practice #7: Patience in Building Your Clinic

  • 22:49 Best Practice #8: Track Scheduled Substances

  • 24:00 Best Practice #9: Monitor Vital Signs

  • 26:59 Best Practice #10: Keep Overhead Low

  • 30:00 Best Practice #11: Trust Your Intuition

  • 33:03 Best Practice #12: One Step at a Time

  • 34:01 Best Practice #13: Expect and Embrace Challenges

  • 36:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    Thanks for listening!

Kimberly Ko
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Episode 23 - Mastering Compliance: Insights with Retired DEA Agent Dennis Wichern