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    Why is scanning so hard?

    At a recent regional association meeting, a group of health information management directors were asked, “How many of you operate in a fully electronic environment?”  Surprisingly, the majority raised their hand.  When pressed further with the question “Does that include all inpatient, outpatient, and emergency charts?” hands started to drop and the discussion switched to:…

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    The Big Bang Effect on Paper Records

    The “Big Bang” Effect on Paper Records  In the transition to the electronic medical record (EMR) environment, hospitals are faced with two primary choices for implementation, a phased in or big bang approach. One relevant topic in both situations is what will happen to the remaining paper documentation, and how quickly? Recently, an EDCO® Health…

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    The Hybrid Record Challenge

    Has the race towards an electronic health record left you stuck managing a hybrid chart?  Is the task of getting your paper charts in electronic form overwhelming you and your staff?  In this presentation, learn insights and strategies for solving the hybrid record challenge.   Learning Points: 1.  Learn the challenges associated with managing a hybrid record environment….

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    Are Loose Papers Here to Stay?

    For the foreseeable future, loose documents are not going away, but they can certainly be less painful. Hospitals should analyze scanning processes and technology to optimize efficiencies. Look specifically for day forward scanning technology that can utilize information within the document to automatically identify it and assist in indexing.

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    An EDMS doesn’t qualify for meaningful use dollars, but…

    Electronic document management systems (EDMS) often play a very effective role in both achieving meaningful use and making hospitals more efficient.