Data Conversion & Scanning
Turning Paper into Knowledge
The benefit of an information and knowledge management solution can only be realised by exploiting explicit knowledge from within the organisation.
There is a vast amount of information and knowledge in individual NHS Trusts still held on paper, with the associated problems of storage, updating, distribution and control.
Scanning a proportion of this paper information can provide significant benefits including:
- Capability to exploit the knowledge held within the paper documents
- Improved knowledge retrieval using structured categorisation of the knowledge held in the paper documents
- Reduced paper storage space (both within the NHS and in external storage) and costs
- Streamlining the staff required to administer the file store
- Reduction of logistical issues and costs of ‘moving’ files around organisations (and third-party storage)
- Reduction in the cost of labour intensive, manual searches
- Improved access times for clinical staff via a central electronic information repository
LSC Group’s in-depth experience of scanning and data conversion for public sector organisations and a sound understanding of the key knowledge and information governance requirements in the NHS uniquely places LSC Group as the partner of choice for undertaking a cost effective conversion/scanning of selected NHS paper records including Patient Records, Clinical Records and organisational information.
We do, however, recognise the large volumes of paper held within the NHS and our Consultants can advise of the optimum solution to liberate knowledge based on effective retention and disposal schedules to minimise potential scanning costs.
We understand the NHS information coding standards, including SNOMED CT taxonomy and have experienced staff to capture metadata and apply taxonomies and categorisations to the converted data.
Better Information, Better Decisions, Better Healthcare
