As occupational therapists, we’re constantly caught between two worlds: providing quality client care and documenting it thoroughly. For years, I accepted this tension as inevitable—until I discovered a workflow that brought rocket fuel into my practice.
The traditional assessment bottleneck
Most OTs know the routine all too well. You conduct a comprehensive assessment, furiously scribbling notes or typing between observations. Later, you spend hours deciphering your hastily written notes, organising them into a coherent structure, and crafting a report that meets NDIS requirements.
This process creates two significant problems:
- Divided attention during the assessment itself
- Hours of admin work afterward, often extending well beyond billable time
Breaking the bottleneck: The Scripto + Heidi Health advantage
When I paired Heidi Health’s transcription capabilities with Scripto’s report generation, I unlocked a new level of cognitive load reduction. Here’s why this specific combination creates unmatched efficiency:
Step 1: Capture everything with Heidi Health
Heidi Health‘s ai-assisted transcription service acts as the accelerant at the beginning of the process. During assessments, I simply record our session and let the AI capture every detail. This eliminates the need to process clinical notes manually—a step that saves hours of work per assessment.
What sets Heidi Health apart is its remarkable accuracy with allied health terminology. After testing every transcription option on the market, Heidi Health consistently outperformed competitors in recognising specialised clinical language.
Step 2: Transform raw data into polished reports with Scripto
Once the assessment is transcribed, I use Heidi Health to compile my transcript into clinical notes in the outline of my functional capacity assessment template. These notes are then uploaded into Scripto. Rather than just reformatting text, Scripto analyses the clinical data, organises it according to NDIS requirements, and generates a visually structured report that emphasises key findings.
The result is a comprehensive document that maintains clinical accuracy while presenting information clearly—all accomplished in a fraction of the traditional time.
Real results, not just promises
During a recent functional assessment, this workflow allowed me to focus entirely on observing and interacting with my client instead of juggling note-taking. The difference was immediately apparent—not just to me, but to my client as well. She was so impressed with the quality of her report that she specifically requested I return to assess her other child for an upcoming plan review.
My new workflow for 2025 dramatically improves the quality of both the assessment experience and the resulting documentation.
This workflow allowed me to focus entirely on observing and interacting with my client instead of juggling note-taking…
Julian corvin, OT & Founder of Scripto
Cost-benefit analysis
While both tools require investment, the return is substantial:
- Heidi Health: $799 per year with custom templates needed for optimal workflow integration
- Scripto: Just $240 annually for solo practitioners
Even with the combined cost, the time saved on documentation (often 4+ hours per assessment) quickly pays for itself, especially when considering the additional clients you can see with your reclaimed time.
Experience it yourself
Both platforms offer risk-free trials to experience this workflow transformation firsthand:
- Scripto: 30-day free trial
- Heidi Health: 7-day free trial
I invite you to experience the benefits firsthand – this is a fantastic opportunity to see how these tools can enhance your practice.
Disclaimer Please note that I have no sponsored relationship with Heidi Health.
Thank you for being a part of our community. I look forward to hearing about your experiences and how these tools make a difference in your work.
Warm regards,
Julian, OT & Scripto Founder
