The term ‘ergonomics' embodies the relationship of people to their total work environment. In this paper, medical record administrators are encouraged to explore the potential of ergonomics in its widest sense and, when evaluating the design of medical record departments, to keep in mind that office design is fundamental to productivity and staff morale. Medical record adminstrators need to press for changes in office design which not only improve the morale and performance of employees but also enhance the image of the medical record department as a vital and integral part of patient services.
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