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Articles Tagged "Records Management"

Aug 19, 2010 Healthcare accreditation readiness at a moment's notice

An unannounced visit from The Joint Commission means a healthcare provider must be able to produce key documentation upon request. With an enterprise content management system integrated with its EMR, a provider can quickly access everything from staff credentials to equipment maintenance reports. by Daria Byrne

Aug 19, 2010 Document witchcraft gets man in hot water

A man forged his own death certificate to avoid a recent court case. An enterprise document management system could have alerted the court the document had been faked. by Brett Chalmers

Aug 04, 2010 Seven steps to creating an auditing compliance plan

Compliance audits can be complex and often daunting. With a plan in place and the technology to manage documents efficiently, they don't have to be overwhelming. Here are some best practices that can make audits manageable. by Stephanie Eaton

Aug 04, 2010 Facing compliance audits with confidence

Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) spending is expected to hit $29.8 billion this year, a big part of which goes for compliance audits. Having a well conceived compliance plan and the right technology, employees can quickly meet auditors' requests and be confident all appropriate documents can be easily provided. by Stephanie Eaton

Jul 09, 2010 Behind the scenes at IHE Connectathon

Achieving certification that a software product will integrate seamlessly with other healthcare systems can be a grueling process involving hours of work, analytical problem solving, and facing down software challenges and natural disasters. by James Hanke

Apr 12, 2010 Keeping deep knowledge from being lost

With the rapid retirement of baby boomers, American business is dealing with an unprecedented knowledge drain. Some companies are using the exodus as motivation to incorporate their expertise into computer processes and make it available throughout their organizations. by Sascha Ohler

Apr 01, 2010 SaaS use grows as security concerns are overcome

Records managers naturally are concerned about data that resides outside their own firewalls. Experts say that if buyers do their due diligence, cloud computing and SaaS can provide financial benefits and peace of mind. by Eric Palmer

Mar 26, 2010 Some state election boards better prepared for midterm elections

With the 2010 midterm election cycle underway, some state election boards worry whether their processes will stand up to election night pressures. Not Virginia. by Phil White

Mar 25, 2010 Campuses save trees while serving students more efficiently

Some institutions that have moved toward paperless administrative departments can point to dramatically increased efficiencies, with savings in time and money. But the same software that improved their operations has significantly lightened their environmental impact. by Phil White

Mar 19, 2010 DoD certification has its place but that place is limited

Selecting records management software because it is DoD 5015.2 compliant, or rejecting a product because it isn't, can lead you astray. It can result in buying more functionality than you need, more complexity than you want and leave users frustrated. by Kevin Joerling

Mar 01, 2010 ECM moves to a new phase in higher education

As colleges and universities grapple with growing volumes of student information and shrinking budgets, they learn that document imaging and management are no longer enough to stay ahead of the curve. by Dan Dillon

Feb 26, 2010 The unseen box scores, tracking athletic compliance

To meet rules of NCAA and other oversight groups, athletic departments must track everything from recruiting visits to an athlete's progress toward a degree. While these aren't the kinds of records that fans care about, they are essential to compliance. by Phil White

Feb 12, 2010 Mobile devices and enterprise computing

The tipping point may have been reached for moving some enterprise computing features to mobile devices, but the form factor will keep them focused. A video interview. by Darren Knipp

Jan 15, 2010 Who knew software could keep a file room floor from caving in?

Enterprise content management software can save organizations money, make them more efficient and enhance their business processes. It also can keep the floors from caving in. by Jennifer Overstreet

Jan 04, 2010 Setting world standards

As a U.S. delegate to the ISO, I have seen how ISO standards help both private and public sector organizations guide business practices that raise customer and constituent confidence. by Kevin Joerling

Dec 11, 2009 Colleges find software that rules

A new breed of logic-based software is remaking the rules for processing college transcripts at a time when colleges and universities are seeing enrollment jumps and budget cuts. It saves time and money while increasing the service schools provide their students. by Phil White

Nov 01, 2009 Creating a lifeline to soldiers' medical records

Being able to provide medical records over the Internet in battlefield situations has helped the Army National Guard take care of its troops. The system helps soldiers better manage their own care when they return. by Phil White

Nov 01, 2009 Giving students what they want when they want it

For students accustomed to instant messaging and on-demand television, a school's response time to questions about their transcripts and financial aid can influence their choice of schools. by Phil White

Nov 01, 2009 Court ruling on metadata a wake-up call to some organizations

When a national wireless company got sued for age discrimination, it wasn't e-mail that lawyers wanted, it was metadata and a judge made them produce it. by Eric Palmer

Nov 01, 2009 Con job: You can protect your company or regret that you didn't

Marketing business owner Bob Cutler discovered that a once trusted employee embezzled nearly $1 million from his company. He now counsels business owners to put in protections to prevent and detect fraud before it happens. by Eric Palmer

Nov 01, 2009 Early adopters use technology to keep track of foreign students

Institutions are looking for ways to comply with new immigration rules while maintaining student privacy and trust. Those that can handle the documents electronically are finding the process less onerous. by Phil White