Kardex - Colorscan Style folders (No Fasteners) - 100 per box

Streamline Medical Records Management with Kardex Colorscan Style Folders

Kardex-style folders represent the gold standard in color-coded medical records organization for healthcare facilities. These full-cut reinforced folders with pre-printed alpha (A-Z) and numeric (0-9) scales deliver immediate workflow efficiency improvements for medical charting, patient file management, and document retrieval in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings.

Key Product Specifications

• Dimensions: Letter size 11.75" W x 9.5" H
• Quantity: 100 folders per box
• Tab Configuration: Full-cut reinforced top and side tabs with undercut end tab design
• Scale Printing: Numeric 0-9 and alphabetic A-Z scales printed on front and back of left side tab
• Fasteners: None (no fasteners included; fastener variants available separately)
• Color Options: Red, Yellow, Pink, Green, Brown, Blue, Orange, Violet (Purple), Tan, White
• Material: Reinforced manila construction
• Availability: In stock, ready to ship

Color-Coded Filing System Advantages

The Kardex color-coding system dramatically improves document management accuracy and retrieval speed. By assigning specific colors to departments, patient categories, or filing sections, your facility can reduce misfiling errors, accelerate chart pulls, and enhance compliance workflows. The pre-printed alpha and numeric scales eliminate manual labeling, ensuring consistent organization across your medical records department.

Perfect for Medical Records and Patient Chart Management

Healthcare facilities rely on Kardex folders for:

• Electronic Health Record (EHR) and paper hybrid charting systems
• Active and inactive patient file organization
• Medical records departments and chart storage
• Physician offices and ambulatory care centers
• Hospital discharge and medical records scanning operations
• Long-term care facilities and nursing homes
• Compliance documentation and audit trails

No Fasteners vs. Fasteners: Choosing the Right Option

This product features no fasteners, making it ideal for facilities that:

• Use document management systems requiring easy sheet insertion and removal
• Prefer simplified folder setup without fastener assembly
• Need cost-effective bulk purchasing for high-volume medical records operations
• Utilize separate pocket folders or dividers for document retention

Kardex colorscan folders with fasteners are available separately for facilities requiring secure document retention and are commonly used for permanent medical record storage and compliance documentation.

Bulk Order Discounts Available

First Products offers volume pricing for medical facilities purchasing multiple boxes. Contact our team for bulk quotations on Kardex-style folders and related medical records supplies.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kardex Colorscan Folders

What is a color-coded filing system and why does it matter in medical records management?

Color-coded filing systems assign specific colors to different categories—such as departments, patient types, or file status—making visual identification immediate. This reduces misfiling errors by up to 70%, accelerates medical records retrieval, and improves workflow efficiency in busy healthcare settings. The Kardex system is widely adopted across hospitals and clinics because it simplifies staff training and ensures consistent organization regardless of employee turnover.

Why choose Kardex-style folders over standard manila folders?

Kardex folders include several advantages: pre-printed alpha (A-Z) and numeric (0-9) scales eliminate manual labeling errors, full-cut reinforced tabs withstand daily handling in high-volume medical records operations, color options provide immediate visual sorting, and the undercut end tab design reduces tab damage and label wear. These features combine to reduce misfiling, accelerate retrieval, and lower replacement costs compared to basic manila folders.

What is the difference between no fasteners and fastener options?

No-fastener folders (this product) are ideal for document systems requiring frequent insertion and removal—common in EHR transitions and active patient chart management. Fastener versions are better for permanent retention and compliance documentation where documents must be securely bound. Choose based on your facility's document lifecycle and retention requirements.

Do these folders work with existing filing cabinets and storage systems?

Yes. The standard letter size (11.75" W x 9.5" H) is compatible with all standard medical records filing cabinets, open shelving, lateral file systems, and chart storage solutions. Confirm your facility's storage dimensions before ordering if using specialized equipment.

What bulk discounts are available for large healthcare facilities?

First Products offers tiered volume pricing for medical facilities, hospitals, and clinics ordering multiple boxes. Contact our healthcare sales team at 1-800-854-8304 ext. 130 or email customerservice@firstproducts.com with your facility type and monthly volume requirements for a customized quote.