Lynde Institute for Dermatology
Scanning of Patient Medical Records
March 2020 – May 2021
Objective: Scanning all paper medical records to searchable PDF for inclusion into their Accuro EMR Software. Project was multiple phases. Phase 1 – Active Patient records – 633 boxes and Phase 2 Inactive Records 1,062 Boxes.
Results: Project delivered on time and under budget.
Turnaround time: Project deadlines were required to meet the implementation of the clients new EMR software.
Logistics:
Project was started at the beginning of the pandemic and continued throughout including pickups. Project ran and flowed smoothly even with logistical challenges. Pickup were set up to minimize contact and pack and pickup as many boxes as possible.
Phase 2
- Scanned 2,191,395 standard page documents (smaller than 11” x 17”)
- Named 194,789 patient files
- An uninterrupted level of service was provided, as well as cross-training to ensure knowledgeable personnel are always available.
- Completed files were uploaded on a monthly basis to a secure FTP site, along with a descriptive report.
- The project was completed on time and under budget
- Scanning was performed at 300 dpi
- Pages Scanned in black and white, grayscale or colour (as required)
- Original documents were securely destroyed 90 days after file delivery
Phase 2
- Scanned 1,438,737 standard page documents (smaller than 11” x 17”)
- Named 113,382 patient files
- An uninterrupted level of service was provided, as well as cross-training to ensure knowledgeable personnel are always available.
- Completed files were uploaded on a monthly basis to a secure FTP site, along with a descriptive report.
- The project was completed on time and under budget
- Scanning was performed at 300 dpi
- Pages Scanned in black and white, grayscale or colour (as required)
- Original documents were securely destroyed 90 days after file delivery