Managed print is a service that reduces printing to minimize costs associated with document production. The healthcare industry is unique in that their product is patient care, something that is intangible but invaluable. For facilities trying to improve their level of security and supervision, managed print can help.
1. Prioritized Security
Every industry wants to secure client information to retain trust and loyalty. In the healthcare industry, it is required by law. HIPAA laws regulate the way facilities store and access private information. Utilizing managed print is an easy way for organizations to store patient records while following the law. Files can be protected with a passcode, rendering them inaccessible to unauthorized users. Then when it is time to print the record, the printer can hold the file until a passcode is entered and the document is released.
2. Quick Search for Information
Depending on the severity of a situation, a patient's records need to be produced quickly and accurately. To get the most out of the machines in your facility, print management will analyze where devices should be placed. By relocating printers to areas that are easily accessible by employees, you eliminate distances to needed devices while providing care.
3. Save Money Where Needed
The healthcare industry operates just like every other business, which means there is a budget to keep track of. Many times, it’s the small details of printing in an office that cost the most money. The goal of print management is to reduce printing costs so it makes sense that devices that are not cost-effective should be removed. A managed print service provider will assess your fleet and determine which printers are unneeded. Managed print will also take information about your printing habits and create a consumable (paper and ink) ordering strategy that cuts costs and waste.
If you work in a healthcare facility and want to learn more about utilizing managed print services, call us today!