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    Building a Business Case for Records Consolidation – II

    Part one of this article outlined the initial steps in building a business case for records consolidation.  Recognizing a problem and recommending a solution may seem like very basic steps.  However, the key is being able to articulate those in a meaningful way to other decision makers.  The next steps illustrate how to take those…

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    Building a Business Case for Records Consolidation – I

    Over time patient records become fragmented due to changes in technology, leadership, processes, and government regulations.  Records are stored in multiple locations, sometimes with multiple vendors, and exist in multiple formats such as microfilm, paper, and electronic files.  This presents many challenges for healthcare facilities.  Coming up with a solution can be difficult, and articulating…

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    Ten Must Haves When Storing Your Records

      10.       A highly secure HIPAA compliant facility – with staff specially trained in managing personal health information.   9.       An active storage and destruction plan – to help reduce your storage costs over time.   8.       A regulated, temperature controlled environment – to maintain the quality of your documents over time.   7.       Records…

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    Leave a Legacy in the HIM Department, Not Paper – Part I

    Unconsolidated patient records create some of the biggest challenges for health information management (HIM) professionals.  These records are stored in multiple places and exist in multiple formats (both physical and electronic), and force HIM departments to hold multiple operational processes to access patient records.  As a result, adverse effects ripple through the healthcare facility, put…

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    HIM Process Improvement: Records Consolidation

    Decisions made by past leadership effect your health information management department every day. Similarly, choices made by your HIM department today will have downstream effects. In order for your HIM department to have the best possible long-term and immediate results, align the past and the present by consolidating patient records. Unconsolidated records result from changes…

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    Storage Savvy: Savings Through Destruction

    An active retention and destruction plan is a critical component of a healthcare facility’s comprehensive records management strategy.

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    Don’t Let Hidden Costs Hold You Hostage

    When researching new medical record storage options…

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    Go virtually underground – EDCO physical record storage

      EDCO’s record storage solutions are built to serve your changing needs.  Watch the video to take an underground virtual tour, and contact us to learn how we can help you reach your records storage goals.