Achieving compliance necessitates scrupulous organisation. As care homes become more stringently regulated, those utilising paper-based systems will find it increasingly arduous to stay on top of it all.​

Paper files not only levy a hefty price, but they also command vast amounts of space and make swift access to vital information a challenge. Harvesting any beneficial data becomes an uphill battle and amplifies the likelihood of human error. More often than not, the information captured is of subpar quality and illegible to other staff members; the notes generally lack variety and are not centred on the individual. Health records preserved in paper form are susceptible to loss, theft, damage, and offer no additional value once completed, save for appeasing inspectors. Need we say more ...​