Prime Minister says technology will ‘create a better future’ – and he’s right

AI is not compatible with paper-based documentation

The potential for what AI can bring to organisations is undeniably exciting – but its capabilities will naturally be limited if you’re still working with paper-based records. That’s why, if you’re hoping to develop alongside AI, digitising your archives is absolutely crucial.

While there are options available for scanning high volumes of documentation quickly, it’s more advisable to look into a solution that integrates digital capture software. This is because it effectively ‘reads’ what it scans, extracting important data from your paper records and presenting it in a format that’s easy for AI to read, understand, and process.

If you’re an NHS Trust looking for some social proof on the benefits of digitisation, check out our case study with Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Trust.

AI can make mistakes

AI is not infallible, and can make mistakes – which is why it’s absolutely vital for patient safety that all data is staff-verified before it’s fed into your given AI platform. But worry not: you’ll still be able to benefit from enhanced productivity and data accuracy, with the help of automation.

By having important documentation processed through automation software, you shrink the administrative burden from hours to minutes, since information should only need to be checked by your staff in the final stages. This gives you the confidence and assurance that, when it comes time to feed this information into your AI platform, you’re only providing it with accurate data to further enhance your operations with – while saving yourself time in the process!

Northumbria NHS Trust are an example of an organisation who easily integrated automation into their operations.