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Ensure My Business Documents are Properly Named, Updated and Accessible as a Document Owner

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1. 1. Role of a Business Document Owner

As a document owner, you are responsible for ensuring that your documents are properly named, updated, and accessible to the right people. Your key responsibilities include:

  • Adding Document to the Controlled Document Folder in the Drive Share
  • Completing the Vitel Health Document Tracker for each document
  • Naming documents according to the standardized format.
  • Keeping content accurate, up-to-date, and relevant.
  • Managing access permissions to ensure the right people have appropriate access.
  • Ensuring document security and compliance with company guidelines.

2. 2. Standardized Naming Convention

To maintain consistency, all documents must follow this format: [YYYY-MM-DD][Department/Project][Document Type][Description][Version]

Example:

  • 2024-02-11_Marketing_CampaignProposal_SpringLaunch_v1.pdf
  • 2023-12-05_Finance_Invoice_ABCCompany_Invoice1234.pdf

Naming Guidelines:

  • Use YYYY-MM-DD format for dates.
  • Include Department or Project Name to identify ownership.
  • Use Document Type (e.g., Proposal, Invoice, Policy).
  • Provide a brief but clear description.
  • End with Version Number (v1, v2, Final, Approved).

3. 3. Managing Document Content

  • Regularly review and update documents to keep them relevant.
  • Archive outdated versions and retain only necessary files.
  • Use track changes and versioning where applicable.
  • Ensure proper formatting and clarity for readability.

4. 4. Access Control & Permissions

  • Set document permissions based on need-to-know access.
  • Assign View/Edit roles accordingly:
    • View Only: For reference materials, policies, and final documents.
    • Edit Access: For collaborative working documents.
  • Use Google Drive to control access.
  • Regularly review and update permissions as needed.

5. 5. Document Security & Compliance

  • Store confidential documents in secure, restricted-access folders.
  • Follow company guidelines on data privacy and information security.
  • Do not share documents outside the organization without proper authorization.

6. 6. Using the Document Tracker

  • Every document should be logged in the Document Tracker.
  • Update the tracker with:
    • File Name
    • Date Created/Updated
    • Department/Project
    • Document Type
    • Tags for Easy Search
    • Owner (You!)
    • Status (Draft, Approved, Archived)
    • Document Link

7. 7. Best Practices for Efficiency

✅ Keep file names simple and clear.
✅ Use standard tags for easy searching.
✅ Regularly clean up outdated or unnecessary documents.
✅ Train new team members on the document management process.
✅ Check the Document Tracker before creating a new file to avoid duplicates.

8. 8. Questions & Support

If you have any questions about document ownership, reach out to the VP Operations.

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