Which type of scheduling allows for unscheduled walk-ins during open hours?

Open-booking is an approach to scheduling that accommodates unscheduled walk-ins during open hours. This type of scheduling is beneficial for practices or facilities that want to provide flexibility to patients. With open-booking, patients do not need to make an appointment in advance, allowing them to visit as their schedules permit. This approach can enhance patient satisfaction as it offers convenience and accessibility.

In contrast, double-booking involves scheduling two patients at the same time for the same slot, which can lead to longer wait times and may not effectively accommodate walk-ins. Wave scheduling divides the hour into segments where multiple patients are scheduled to arrive simultaneously and is typically more structured to manage flow but does not inherently allow for walk-ins. Modified wave scheduling is similar but involves adjusting the schedule in a way to better manage patient flow while still having some structure. None of these methods provide the same level of openness and flexibility for unscheduled visits as open-booking does.