The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) created standards for the storage and disposal of protected health information (PHI). Healthcare providers and businesses must comply with the HIPAA not only to obey the law and protect confidential patient information, but also to costly fines and lawsuits. Here, we review guidelines to follow to Learn more
Quality records management is a necessity for many business owners, and it can be difficult to know which vendors are the right fit for your business. It is important to understand that not all records management services are the same. Several elements may affect the quality and delivery of records management. Here are some tips Learn more
Top Considerations for Document Management Records management is a major concern for virtually any company, but different industries face different regulatory requirements concerning document management and recordkeeping. Depending on the industry, size of the business, turnaround expectations of customers, and level of digitalization, a company’s records management strategy will vary. Armstrong Archives, LLC regularly assists Learn more
Do you know your rights under federal law as a student or as the parent of a student with protected student records? Which organizations have you authorized to handle your protected records? If those organizations are not in compliance with federal laws, your records could be mishandled, altered, stolen, or otherwise compromised. Student records are Learn more
Law offices everywhere generate a huge amount of paper. As professionals in office spaces look to find greener, more environmentally friendly methods of operating, it should come as no surprise that many lawyers have begun creating paperless law offices. Even if you have decided to go paperless, however, it can be difficult to determine exactly Learn more
Federated search refers to a type of information retrieval system that allows a user to simultaneously search multiple resources. After making a single query, a federated search gathers results from multiple engines that participate in the federation. Unlike distributed search, federated searches require centralized coordination of searchable resources. The following will take a brief look Learn more
To avoid complications and streamline business operations, companies must come up with a number of different policies including a strategy for document storage. This plan should address a number of key issues including what documents will be retained, how long the documents will be held, and where and how the documents will be stored. Typically, Learn more
Many business owners find it difficult to decide which records to store and which to destroy. Many hesitate to destroy documents out of regulatory compliance concerns. When this is the case, the result is a lot more files on hand than are actually needed. After months or years of this practice, companies end up with Learn more
Every business owner will eventually confront the need to maintain a filing system to ensure his or her company operates effectively. The process of creating this filing system will be unique to each company but will likely involve an element of physical paper file storage and technology-enabled digital file storage. In order to maximize access Learn more
Organizing and storing documents is not easy and it is common to encounter a number of obstacles throughout the process. Fortunately, many common errors can be avoided through careful planning. The following will discuss some of the most effective strategies that companies can implement to streamline their file storage processes. Pick the Best Boxes Possible Learn more
