Managed File Transfer for Better Healthcare

Feb. 22, 2011 - PRLog -- Creating the Healthiest File Transfer System

Managed File Transfer (MFT) software is rapidly emerging as one of the most effective file transfer strategies for today’s healthcare organisations.It enables organizations to not only protect sensitive data, but also ensures compliance, improved reliability and helps

Healthcare is an area that can benefit from Managed File Transfer – from transferring information between local authorities and other groups that deal with the social care of those in the community, to information for doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers, MFT can ensure that the data is transferred effectively, accurately and securely with a complete audit and transfer log.

Social Services
Local authorities and health services need to integrate on a regular basis, while still protecting the confidentiality of their clients.  This can prove to be difficult with printed files – the options can range from printing a ‘one size fits all’ file and removing or redacting information that is not to be included, to writing reports for each referral, or a mix of areas in between – all of which are costly and can still put the end user in the position of encountering mistakes or leaked information.  Files can also be lost or damaged, which can place clients at risk or in situations they may otherwise not want to be in.

Sending files via courier can also be problematic, as the files could be misplaced, damaged or intercepted along the way.  Sending files by email too can leave the information open to inappropriate, untracked access.

MFT can solve the problems that all of these present – you can share information between people, without worrying about the needs and complex problems that file sharing can present between organisations or groups that use different structural or storage rules for their information.  MFT can bridge that gap by allowing groups to share their data whether they have one computer or a thousand – and allows the sender to see who has accessed the file, when and how.  This is often an important element of compliance and can give everyone involved in transfer the confidence to share.

Healthcare in the Community
Behind every doctor’s surgery is a complex series of files that can range from a couple of pages, to a couple of thousand – with a myriad of people that can get involved when required.  From working out in the community with those that don’t want to leave their home, to new mothers who are caring for their new baby – each group and the series of areas in between that everyone passes through, can benefit from MFT.  The transfer of information between each consultant and care point can be crucial to continued, consistent care, while allowing people to feel confident that their care is in the best hands.  Community healthcare has various compliance needs too, so the audit trails and other support can more than meet the needs of the Data Protection Act, without creating additional roadblocks for those needing to share and support those in their care.

Work in Healthcare and would like more information about how Managed File Transfer solutions can benefit your organisation?  

HANDD Business Solutions are independent, Managed File Transfer specialists providing solutions for some of the largest public and private sector companies across Europe. HANDD provide file transfer solutions from leading MFT software vendors including IPSWITCH File Transfer, MessageWay,  GlobalSCAPE, Linoma, South River Technologies and BOOLE Server. For further information about secure managed file transfer and data exchanges please visit www.handd.co.uk or call HANDD Business Solutions on +44 (0) 845 643 4063.

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