Digital record keeping is quickly becoming the new standard in health and social care; in recent years, it has become paramount to upholding high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
As of July 2024, around 72% of CQC-registered social care providers had adopted digital social care records (DSCR) — a 14.6% increase from the previous year. Similarly, in the NHS, over 90% of hospitals are now operating with electronic health records (EHR), signalling a clear move away from traditional, paper-based systems.
The benefits of digital record keeping
Paper-based records are increasingly viewed as outdated and prone to human error. Key advantages of digital systems include more coordinated and responsive care through real-time updates, secure sharing of information, and easier access across care teams.
For example, care plans can be reviewed, updated, and shared instantly with family members and key staff, fostering clear communication and promoting service users’ involvement, all while complying with UK data protection regulations like GDPR.
Supporting regulatory compliance
With ClouDoc, we help make this shift to digitisation easier. With our comprehensive document management system, all your policies and procedures are tailored to the regulatory requirements and securely stored in a cloud-based platform. Our document editor allows you to customise templates to suit your service, and built-in version control and audit trails ensure transparency for inspections.
Digital record keeping in safeguarding
In health and social care services, safeguarding is fundamental to ensuring the safety and well-being of service users. Unlike paper records, which can be delayed or incomplete, digital systems ensure that concerns are logged immediately and stored securely.
Ready to go digital?
Whether you’re just starting to explore digital options or are ready to upgrade your current system, ClouDoc can support your transition every step of the way. Reach out to our team at ClouDoc to book a free demo or learn more.
