Legal and Letter Size Classification Folders, sometime referred to as classification binders, with built in dividers open like a book with from one to three pages. The front and back covers of the ‘book’ have metal prong fasteners fastened to them. The ‘pages’ dividers have fasteners on both sides.

Classification Folders are available in a range of colors : Blue, Executive Red, Pacific Blue, Palm Green, Yellow, Grey, Red, Blue, Deep Red, Green, Moss Green, Royal Blue, Manila.

Two styles of fasteners are available. Folders with classic steel fasteners are the less expensive . The new SafeShield fastener, available on all press board Smead classification folders, and on manila folders for a small upcharge, is plastic coated for less wear and tear on documents and fingers. They also are less subject to crinkling from repeated use.

The BMA said the project was being accelerated and it had serious concerns that patients are not getting the information they needed to decide whether or not they want their medical records put onto a centralised system. The doctors group wants opt-out forms to be included in the information packs which are currently being sent out to patients.

The group is writing to health minister Mike O’Brien to ask him to stop the letters going out until they have an opt-out form included.

Dr Hamish Meldrum, chairman of the council at the BMA, said:

The break-neck speed with which this programme is being implemented is of huge concern. Patients’ right to opt out is crucial, and it is extremely alarming that records are apparently being created without them being aware of it. If the process continues to be rushed, not only will the rights of patients be damaged, but the limited confidence of the public and the medical profession in NHS IT will be further eroded.

The BMA is advising doctors to make sure they have opt-out forms available in surgeries and that they have a crucial role in advising patients about their rights.

The Department of Health has yet to respond to this letter but last time it was asked about this issue it said there had been very few complaints about the project, even though about six million letters had been sent out. Opt-out requests so far have been less than one per cent of that total and over a million patients have already had their records uploaded

There, there dear, don’t be so upset.”

“Who, who are you?”
“I am Mother Shield and I have come to tell you and your purchasing department that the new SafeSHIELD™ fastener has been released just for you and everyone who is responsible for the safekeeping of important files.The vinyl coating on SafeSHIELD™ fasteners smoothes the edges and greatly reduces crinkling even after many uses.

So, protect your documents and fingers with Smead’s patented SafeSHIELD™  Vinyl Coated Fastener Technology – the ultimate solution to fastener issues, including paper tears, finger cuts, and excessive fastener crimping. In addition, folders wih SafeSHIELD fasteners make it very much easier to add and use tabbed index pages to subdivide the documents, keep  them in order, and give users quick access to all contents.

But Mother Shield our manager has told us to save every penny. How can I have a better folder and not spend any more? My dear, our friends at Sahler will supply folders with these wonderful fasteners for the same prices as before. You won’t have to do any thing but order being sure to mention SafeShield on your order.

But before you do, remember that you can have an efficient patient chart file with fasteners, dividers, and even a built in envelope if needed for little more than the cost of the envelope and postage stamp used to send the first statement. Take a look here.