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Survival Tips for the migration to Electronic Medical Records
William S. Horn, MBA

At the time of this writing (October 2009) it is unclear what new healthcare legislation will pass and when. The debate has prompted a great deal of discussion about the American healthcare industry moving to electronic medical records. One thing is certain; more change is inevitable and the genie is out of the bottle. Electronic recordkeeping will be adopted over time and I am here with some survival tips.

A word of caution…the field of records and information management is loaded with exceptions. As I lack the space to cover them all, read the following with the understanding it is accurate in more than 90% of situations and will provide you with a good base of understanding. The website www.RIMeducation.com contains white papers, articles and video of conference sessions which elaborate on the nuances and a more thorough analysis.

Lagos, Programos, others bag RIMAF awards
Remmy Nweke

The Records and Information Management Awareness Foundation (RIMAF) has awarded a certificate of excellence to the Lagos State government for deploying technology and promotion of records and security management particularly with the introduction of Close Circuit Television project (CCTV) and street tags, reports CHARLES OKOH.

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RIM On Demand™ 'In Demand' At ARMA
Terre Britton

We were pleased to discover that RIM On Demand™ was preceded by its reputation at ARMA’s 54th Annual Conference & Expo, Orlando, FL, October 15 to 18, 2009. Not only were many of our booth visitors already very familiar with our website, white papers, newsletter and conference sessions, but were impressed with our ability to fill a void in Records and Information Management (RIM) training during these challenging economic times.

‘RIM’ is more than just a buzzword.  It is a term – now more than ever – charged with urgency. As ARMA explains, everyone in a company plays a role in managing their organization’s records to protect its future. RIM On Demand™ is a an engaging way to communicate this message to a large number of people in a cost effective manner.

AHIMA Attendees Gain Confidence Through 'RIM On Demand™' Training
Terre Britton

RIM On Demand™ made a lasting impression on records and information management (RIM) professionals at the 81st AHIMA Annual Convention and Exhibit, in Grapevine, TX, October 3 to 8, 2009.

Some of the finest praise came from attendees currently faced with the daunting task of migrating their companies from paper to electronic records. After evaluating RIM On Demand™ they had renewed hope. They recognized this product as a high quality, affordable solution to help them actualize results.

2009 Cohasset / ARMA International Electronic Records Management Survey Findings Released
www.ARMA.org

The Executive Summary of the Cohasset / ARMA International 2009 Electronic Records Management Survey:  Call for Sustainable Capabilities is now available. Some highlights of the survey include: