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*Click on a document to view it: Once you have located the document you need, click on the document name to view it. The document will open in a new window where you can read it, download it, or print it.
*Click on a document to view it: Once you have located the document you need, click on the document name to view it. The document will open in a new window where you can read it, download it, or print it.


=Document Management Tips=


===Organize with a Clear Folder Structure===
*Create a simple and intuitive folder structure to categorize your documents. Use clear names and logical hierarchies to help users quickly find what they need.


=Document Management Tips=
===Use Descriptive File Names===
*Give documents descriptive and meaningful names that accurately represent their content. This makes it easier to identify documents at a glance and reduces confusion.
 
===Store Documents in a Centralized Location===
*Keep all documents in IMS Documents. This ensures everyone has access to the latest versions and avoids duplication or loss of files.


===Establish a Document Management System===
===Implement User-Friendly Search===
*Create a structured system for organizing and categorizing your documents. Use a consistent naming convention and folder structure that is intuitive and easy to understand. This will make it easier to locate and retrieve documents when needed.
*Enable a search function within your document management system, allowing users to quickly search for keywords, file names, or metadata. This saves time and simplifies the document retrieval process.


===Centralize Document Storage===
===Keep Important Documents Visible===
*Store all your documents in a centralized location, such as a cloud-based document management system or a shared network drive. This ensures that everyone in the organization has access to the latest versions of documents and reduces the risk of data loss.
*Highlight important or frequently accessed documents by placing them in a dedicated "Featured" or "Important" folder. This helps users easily locate crucial information.


===Implement Version Control===
===Provide Clear Instructions===
*Maintain control over document versions by implementing version control mechanisms. Use clear version numbers or dates to track revisions and updates. This helps to avoid confusion and ensures that users are working with the most up-to-date information.
*Offer clear instructions and guidelines on how to name, save, and organize documents. Make these instructions readily accessible to users, ensuring consistent practices throughout the organization.


===Use Metadata and Tags===
===Automate Document Versioning===
*Apply metadata and tags to documents to enhance searchability and categorization. Metadata can include information like document type, author, creation date, and keywords. Tags allow for flexible categorization based on specific attributes or topics.
*Use a version control system that automatically tracks document versions. This eliminates confusion and ensures users always work with the most recent version.


===Implement Document Indexing===
===Offer User Training and Support===
*Create an index or table of contents for larger documents or document sets. This makes it easier to navigate through lengthy documents and locate specific sections quickly.
*Provide training sessions or documentation to familiarize users with the document management system. Offer ongoing support and a point of contact for questions or assistance.


===Regularly Review and Update===
===Encourage Feedback and Continuous Improvement===
*Schedule regular reviews of your documents to ensure they remain accurate, relevant, and up to date. Remove obsolete or outdated documents to declutter your document management system.
*Actively seek feedback from users to identify pain points and areas for improvement. Regularly evaluate your document management system and implement user suggestions to enhance its user-friendliness.

Latest revision as of 03:43, 28 May 2023

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Accessing IMS Documents

  • IMS Documents home page is categorized based on document number, process, document type, document code, document name, section referenced, and WHS Act/Reg.
  • Search for a specific document: If you need to find a specific document, use the search box located on the top right portion of the page. Enter a keyword or document number, and the system will provide a list of relevant documents that match your search criteria.

Creating and Modifying IMS Documents

  • Click on a document to view it: Once you have located the document you need, click on the document name to view it. The document will open in a new window where you can read it, download it, or print it.

Document Management Tips

Organize with a Clear Folder Structure

  • Create a simple and intuitive folder structure to categorize your documents. Use clear names and logical hierarchies to help users quickly find what they need.

Use Descriptive File Names

  • Give documents descriptive and meaningful names that accurately represent their content. This makes it easier to identify documents at a glance and reduces confusion.

Store Documents in a Centralized Location

  • Keep all documents in IMS Documents. This ensures everyone has access to the latest versions and avoids duplication or loss of files.

Implement User-Friendly Search

  • Enable a search function within your document management system, allowing users to quickly search for keywords, file names, or metadata. This saves time and simplifies the document retrieval process.

Keep Important Documents Visible

  • Highlight important or frequently accessed documents by placing them in a dedicated "Featured" or "Important" folder. This helps users easily locate crucial information.

Provide Clear Instructions

  • Offer clear instructions and guidelines on how to name, save, and organize documents. Make these instructions readily accessible to users, ensuring consistent practices throughout the organization.

Automate Document Versioning

  • Use a version control system that automatically tracks document versions. This eliminates confusion and ensures users always work with the most recent version.

Offer User Training and Support

  • Provide training sessions or documentation to familiarize users with the document management system. Offer ongoing support and a point of contact for questions or assistance.

Encourage Feedback and Continuous Improvement

  • Actively seek feedback from users to identify pain points and areas for improvement. Regularly evaluate your document management system and implement user suggestions to enhance its user-friendliness.
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