SCSI scanners are a bit outdated and may not get you the speed and resolution you will want. I recommend a USB 2.0 compatabile scanner. Which one depends on what you will be scanning - I use a FUJITSU SCANSNAP duplex (scans both sides) scanner which handles up to 8.5 inch width. It is screaming fast with pretty good resolution. All papers can then easily be saved as PDF file. You don't need a signature capture device if you sign paper and scan it. To go completely paperless you would need electronic forms and signature capture - but of course, it costs money to get computer interfaces for your patients - especially if you are considering kiosks. yikes. Consider having a nurse or MA do the ROS and they can input the ROS into the computer (even med lists, PMH, or whatever) and then forward you the chart which you can then open in the room with all the populated data. I think the patients may prefer talking to someone rather than inputing the data themselves in form or kiosk. But, that is because I prefer live people and real service like at a restaurant or full service gas station.
God luck with your choices.
-Santos
