Medical records shredding guidelines and processes are much more strict than most other typical shredding laws, primarily because of the heightened sensitivity of the information in question. The HIPAA privacy rule, in particular, requires healthcare clearinghouses, health plans, and healthcare providers create effective security measures to prevent unauthorized personnel from accessing any Protected Health InformationRead On >
Shredding
Implementing a Shred All Policy
Protecting personally identifiable information (PII), including private customer and employee data, should always be your number one priority, especially since your success depends on it. In some cases this may be referred to as document retention and long-term filing, but when it comes to outdated files and electronic storage devices that have reached or exceededRead On >
Community Shred Day June 2018
We celebrated 5 years of our Community Shred Day this past month. We have seen so much growth over the past 5 years. Our first year we averaged 40-50 people and now we see on average 175 people attend. This past month we helped 190 residents shred over 11 tons of personal documents. All of ourRead On >
Human Resources Information & Document Management
When it comes to owning a business, one of the most important divisions in the entire company is the Human Resources department. Human Resources is responsible for every other person throughout the rest of that office, and is likely responsible for some of the most sensitive documents in the building, including personnel files, medical information,Read On >
Community Shred Day May 2018
Over 190 residents visited us for our May Community Shred Day. Corrigan Record Storage securely shredded over 10 tons of paper of personal documents. Each bale of shredded paper also gets sent to a paper mill for recycling into products we use everyday like paper towels and toilet paper. Our staff is always ready toRead On >
What is FACTA?
The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, or FACTA, was passed in 2003, and outlines requirements and standards for protecting, managing, and disposing personal and sensitive customer data in the business world. Businesses of all sizes, and in every industry, are required to adhere to FACTA regulations in order to best protect their customers, andRead On >
Community Shred Day April 2018
Our Community Shred Day has hit a new milestone! 200 people brought their personal documents to be securely shredded this month and in turn produced more than 22,000 pounds of shredded paper. Our staff and shredding equipment worked overtime this month unloading cars and assisting residents with their documents. We always give our customers the optionRead On >
Challenges Health IT Professionals Face and What To Do About It
Whether you have decades of experience in health IT or you are still learning how to best utilize the complex software you work with everyday, there are many challenges you will face as a health IT professional including situations involving business continuity, disaster recovery, archiving, backup, and data storage. As the ocean of information continuesRead On >
Community Shred Day March 2018
Thank you residents for another great turnout at our March Community Shred Day. Over 160 residents dropped off more than 10 tons of paper to be securely shredded. Our staff is always ready to help unload your car and shred your documents immediately. You can stay to watch or just drop off and go. TheRead On >
Trends in Information Management Compliance
As our world and technological capabilities continue to evolve with each passing day, the number of state and federal laws and regulations regarding information management follow, developing faster than ever before. Because of this, business owners just like you are forced to keep up by continuously updating your information management policies and programs. The costsRead On >
