After deciding what to digitize, ensure you have the proper digital software and tools, then establish a process for document workflows and finally, begin training hospital staff on how to use different paperless processes such as new software and the handling of electronic medical records. You can’t begin the hospital-wide process digitalization all at once. Clinical communication software can assist with digitalizing doctor-patient correspondence, prescription ordering, appointment setting, and the patient’s access to their own medical information. Patient and doctor communication is also an opportune area for going paperless. Similarly, storing patients’ medical records electronically would not only free up physical storage space but provide more security for sensitive information. The administration side of medical facilities, particularly patient check-in processes, would be a beneficial spot to begin digitalization.
Digitalization requires having a detailed plan and begins with recognizing where digital processes could improve workflow. If switching from consistent paper use to complete digitalization was easy and instant, every industry would go paperless.
