How to Audit Your Automations for Missed or Duplicate Messages
Short answer: Audit automations by running a test matrix: for each automated message, test the normal case, edge cases (reschedules, cancellations, multiple bookings, opted-out patients) and failure cases. Record results in a test log, fix problems, and set ongoing controls, such as weekly spot checks and a clear owner, so missed or duplicate messages are caught early.
Key takeaways
- List every automated message and its trigger.
- Test normal, edge and failure cases.
- Log results and fix issues before relaunch.
- Spot-check weekly with a named owner.
Why do automations go wrong?
Automations are often set up once and forgotten. Changes to services, booking rules or templates can break them quietly. Common issues include duplicate reminders after reschedules, messages to cancelled patients, wrong locations and messages to opted-out patients.
Patients notice these errors quickly.
How do you test automations?
- List each automation: trigger, audience, message, timing
- Test cases: new booking, reschedule, cancellation, multiple bookings, opt-out, wrong data
- Record expected and actual result
- Fix and retest
- Controls: weekly spot check, change log, owner
How does the automation test matrix help?
The automation test matrix provides test cases, a test log and controls.
Resource 095 is organized into these sections:
- Test cases
- Test log
- Controls
Download Resource 095: Automation test matrix →
Frequently asked questions
How often should automations be audited?
After any change to services, templates or systems, and quarterly otherwise.
Can we test without messaging real patients?
Use test patient profiles with staff contact details.
Who should own automation monitoring?
One named person, usually the manager or an operations lead.
What should you do next?
Download the free automation test matrix and complete it with your team this week.
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