eSignature from Galvanon Enables Paperless Capture of Patient Signatures

Galvanon introduces eSignature, an electronic document management solution that allows healthcare organizations to digitally capture, authenticate and store documents that require a patient signature. Optimized for use with Galvanon’s patient self-service solutions, eSignature enables hospitals and clinics to move toward a paperless workflow by virtually eliminating the need to manually print, copy, file, scan and store patient documents, including admission and consent forms, privacy statements and other notices. Signatures are legally binding and securely stored so that they cannot be altered or changed.

With eSignature, patient signatures are captured via Galvanon’s eClipboard™ or a signature pad device and then saved as an image that can be transferred to the organization’s electronic medical record or document management system. Healthcare facility staff can then access the forms electronically, which reduces time spent tracking down paper documents and streamlines compliance with requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and The Joint Commission.

eSignature is available as a basic stand-alone product or it can be scaled up to a fully integrated kiosk and online self-service offering.

According to a study commissioned by the American Hospital Association, paperwork adds 36 minutes to every hour of patient care provided in the surgery and acute care setting. eSignature is designed to alleviate this burden by automating forms management and minimizing duplicate administrative tasks.

“With the paperwork resulting from regulatory requirements, hospitals and clinics need simple, cost-effective ways to automate forms management,” said Raj Toleti, president of Galvanon. “By taking this important step toward a paperless workflow, users can increase efficiency and lower the overall cost of care. At the same time, these organizations can establish a flexible self-service platform that utilizes eSignature hardware and software for the deployment of additional self-service capabilities.”

Galvanon’s eSignature is part of a comprehensive suite of patient self-service products that automate time-consuming manual processes including preregistration via the Web, online BillPay and MediKiosk™, a patient check-in solution.

Visit Galvanon online at www.galvanon.com or call (877) 375-4675

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