Have you ever been looking for a specific document but you can’t find it? So you’re left spending valuable time routing through files and cabinets. As an organisation, a well-managed document space will be a huge time-saver. Digitising your files will enable you to locate, manage and store your company’s documents. It also keeps you… Read more »
Document Management News
Paper is a cost you could do without
A paperless office, often referred to as a paper-free office, is a work environment in which the use of paper is eliminated or greatly reduced. Ever since the 1970’s the concept of life in a modern office would have never had included paper. The belief was that there would be such advances in technology that… Read more »
Paper – From the Silk Road to the Cloud
Something we use every day, in such a simple manner can often be taken for granted but the wonderful white paper we write on has an interesting history. Although parchment or papyrus can be traced back to the Egyptians, actual paper was invented in China, around 100 BC, by a gentleman called Ts’aiLun. It’s noted… Read more »
Medical charities need to control their documents
Regardless of the industry a business operates in, there will be regulations and compliancy issues that need to be adhered to. When it comes to charities there will be additional layers of expectation involved. Medical charities in particular may have extremely sensitive information at their disposal. Irish charities today have become very professional in their… Read more »
Data Controllers
With the introduction of GDPR come a few new terms, one of which is a ‘data controller’. This is the individual who is responsible for the use of personal information stored either on computer or in manual files. It is a responsible job with many requirements and is critical to the success of compliance to… Read more »
Do you hold customer information?
It always amazes people when they realise how much information they are holding on to. While at home we tend to do a spring clean of unneeded items each year, when it comes to our business that is seldom the case. We fill up the shelves and drawers with files, magazines, dockets and random pieces… Read more »
Is Your Surgery Ready for GDPR?
If you have files on open shelves in your surgery you cannot comply with GDPR. Does your office look like this? You are leaving yourself open not only to data breaches but potential fines for non-compliance. GDPR Approaches With GDPR fast approaching all businesses must take a look at their current practices and make improvements… Read more »
Film and Media Archiving
Somebody remarked on a radio show recently that charity shops are the new ‘Extravision’. He went on to say that now when he was looking to entertain himself with a film or TV box set he simply went to his local charity shop and picked up a DVD for a euro. Going Digital The reason… Read more »
Why Medical Record Scanning is Important
As a GP the cases patients bring to you might surprise and challenge you but usually your office environment will remain the calm constant it has always been. However, what happens when a big change occurs? How will you cope and are your systems there to support you? Challenging Situations We have been working… Read more »
Top 5 Reasons to go Paperless
The other day a delivery guy called to the door with a parcel, I signed the screen of his tablet with a virtual pen. The following day an installer arrived at my home and tapped away on a screen as he went about his work. All transactions paperless – not one piece of paper in… Read more »