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How do I scan an oversized document?

Oversized documents require a specialized wide format scanner that can process oversized documents not only physically, but at a higher resolution as well. ILM uses wide format scanners capable of handling documents up to 44” wide. The standard resolution for wide format scanners is 1200dpi, while letter-sized documents are typically scanned at 300dpi.

Why do we digitize records?

There are a number of reasons why paper-based records are not fully sufficient in the digital age. Short of being inaccessible, incomplete and time consuming to manage, paper health records do not meet the guidelines to protect a patient’s personal information.

What is a medical records scanner?

A medical records scanner is an individual or organization that converts patient records into electronic files and indexes the information into an accessible, user friendly system.

What documents should I scan?

Paper charts, lab results, prescriptions, billing records, insurance correspondence, explanation of benefits and physician notes are just a few of the documents that you should scan as a medical professional.

What is ISO compliance?

ISO compliance is a claim that a company adheres to the ISO requirements but does not have a formal certification. A company that is certified to ISO standards is far more likely to be compliant to those standards since they must renew their certification to keep it intact.

How do I become ISO compliant?

An ISO certification comes from a third-party accreditation or certification firm. You must be audited, reviewed, and approved by a qualified third party. You must also keep your QMS current since ISO certification needs to be renewed every so often—in most cases, once every three years.