DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT POLICY - J. Mark SEMAKULA

Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Uganda considers its records to be a valuable asset to: enable Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation - Uganda to find the right information easily and comprehensively; enable Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation - Uganda to perform its functions successfully and efficiently and in an accountable manner; support the business, legal and accountability requirements of Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation - Uganda; ensure the conduct of business in an orderly, efficient and accountable manner; ensure the consistent delivery of services; support and document policy formation and administrative decision-making; provide continuity in the event of a disaster; protect the interests of Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation - Uganda and the rights of employees, clients and present and future stakeholders; support and document Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation - Uganda’s activities, development and achievements; Records management, through the proper control of the content, storage and volume of records, reduces vulnerability to legal challenge or financial loss and promotes best value in terms of human and space resources through greater co-ordination of information and storage systems.