Record retention policies exist to ensure a thorough and correct history of finances, medical records and other sensitive information is kept intact. Legal institutions, healthcare organizations, education systems and more are required to retain certain files and pieces of information to maintain a level of historical integrity. When organizations...
Every company is required to keep records for a certain amount of time, but the best way organize and manage this process varies by company and industry. Learn why records retention management is important and how you can best track your retention periods. Video Transcription Defining Document Retention A records...
When files become inactive it does not mean that they are no longer important. You never know when something may come up where you need to be able to access those files you haven’t looked at in years. Record Nations offers digital record storage and offsite storage to keep...
Recently large scale data breaches have been all over the news. Coverage is mostly of larger companies—Target in 2013, Home Depot in 2014, and Anthem in 2015. But smaller companies are still vulnerable—possibly even more so because they don’t have the resources or budget to employ high-tech security measures....
Are you the owner of a large business or organization that has a monstrous amount of paperwork that needs to be maintained? Starting your own business in itself involves a lot of documentation, let alone all of the records that must be kept on file for future reference, such...
Dental offices usually fit several appointments into a one-hour time slot. This means that on any given day, there are multiple patients that come through the office. Every patient has a file containing their medical history, and new information is tacked on at every visit. With so many patients...
Paper-based record management systems have been the traditional and primary method of storing business records and other documents until the later part of the 20th century. Usually, it includes the processes of maintaining and storing physical or hard-copy documents. Although the ceaseless forward march of technology has led...
When it comes to running a business, making sure that everything runs smoothly is an important aspect. Having the right records management system will improve the functionality of your business as a whole. There are many different options when it comes to maintaining your important business documents. Whether you...
In the past, paper filing systems were the only option for businesses to keep track of their important documents. Some still prefer this method because of its convenience and simplicity. However, is this still the best option? Regardless of the type of business you are running, it is important...
One of the most important factors in making sure that your business is running smoothly is the way you manage all of your important documents. Who do you rely on for such an important task? Do you spend the extra time out of your own busy schedule to make...
