Longest waiting by status
Why this matters
The longest wait is the figure most often asked for after the total. This report names the longest-waiting client in each status, so you can answer the question and check that client’s entry straight away.
Options
| Option | Choices |
|---|---|
| Formats | View, CSV, PDF |
| Dates | None: the report shows the lists as they are now |
| Filters | Users (the users assigned to the entry), Waiting Lists, Status, Priority, Locations |
See Running Reports for the steps.
What it contains
One row per status, from Awaiting Triage to Removed.
| Column | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Status | The status |
| Patients | The number of entries in that status |
| Longest Waiting | The client who has waited longest. If two have waited equally long, the one who joined first |
| List | That client’s waiting list |
| Weeks Waiting | Weeks on the list. For review patients, counted from the last attended date |
| Breach Date | The breach date, adjusted for any suspension |
| Priority | Urgent, Soon or Routine |
A status with no entries shows a dash. Rows where the client has breached are highlighted in red.
The CSV file has the columns Status, Patients, Longest Waiting, List, Weeks Waiting, Breach Date and Priority.
What to watch for
The longest wait is across all lists Each row picks one client from every list you include. To find the longest wait on one list, select it in Waiting Lists.
Counts are lower than the list itself shows Unless you have Can view All Appointments, the report only includes entries with an assigned user. See Running Reports.