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Providing optimum levels of patient care in an increasingly cash-strapped and regulated environment is the main challenge faced by all health care providers across Australia. You face increasing demands to control costs, demonstrate fiscal responsibility and accountability to government and other stakeholders. Your organisation has to raise capital, seek research funding and manage complex human resource issues. You must do all this and comply with stringent regulatory requirements.

Perhaps no other sector has more intensive document management requirements or could benefit more from a comprehensive records management program. To succeed in this environment, you need a records management partner with the knowledge and methodologies to help you ensure that your records are protected, easily accessible and compliant with growing regulatory requirements.

Datafile Can Help

For 25 years we have been providing Global Health Care facilities with expert advice to ensure their records systems are compliant, efficient and effective.

Datafile records management professionals will benchmark your document management practices against best in class systems. We will apply our expertise to the development of a document management solution that fits your organisation, allowing your scarce and highly skilled staff to focus on patient care and running your facility.

Work More Efficiently

Your records support all areas of your organisation - patient files, administrative (HR, Finance, Marketing, Legal), fundraising and research. For example your research and laboratory notes are the means by which your organisations research efforts and results are communicated, coordinated and evaluated. By developing and implementing a records management system for your organisation, Datafile will help you ensure the efficient and accurate management of documents throughout all areas of your organisation. Classification and retention schedules are developed, active documents are organised, controlled and retrieved — utilising supplies and software that identifies their location at all times. Storage solutions protect the integrity and security of all documentation, while maximizing available space in your clinics, laboratories, wards and administrative office. Knowledge is organised allowing information to be shared and you to make better business decisions.

Demonstrate Regulatory Compliance

Healthcare organisations must deal with regulations, legislation and scrutiny by government and the public. Strict compliance with all regulatory, patient safety, privacy and corporate governance requirements is essential. A clearly defined records management program will outline your responsibilities in creating, maintaining, and retaining critical records, It will also provide the policies and procedures to your staff to ensure that you are meeting your legal obligations.

For more information on how Datafile can help your health care organisation, call 1-800-503-453 or complete our response form.