Discussion:
Consider various data storage tools (EDMS/scanning, physical storage, storage area networking (SAN), cloud, EHR, etc.), retention guidelines, HIPAA privacy and security and data retrieval capabilities. Create a table similar to the one below with your recommendations for a data storage. Determine a retrieval plan for a paper environment and a data storage and retrieval system for an electronic data environment. Identify the benefits of your choices as well as any challenges and risks to consider.