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Classifying Centrelink digital images via the Kofax Validation Queue 111-10010110



This document outlines the Kofax Validation system for Centrelink. Kofax Validation is used for manual classification of documents digitised through scanning from service centres, Record Management Units (RMU) and received via inbound fax

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Kofax Validation features

Classifying images

Kofax Validation features

Table 1: This table describes how to use the Kofax Validation features. Some features such as splitting, moving and changing the document type are not required in every instance..

Item

Description

1

Access to Kofax + Read more ...

To access Kofax, use the appropriate link for the desired queue to work on. See Resources for a link.

Filters can be applied to ensure staff only receive work from the sub-queue they need to work from. See the Resources page for current links to Kofax validation queues.

To login to Kofax Validation, the staff member enters their logon ID as the User ID and universal password. Select Log on.

2

Filtering in Kofax Validation + Read more ...

The filtering settings in Kofax Validation can be changed to display either Kofax Store, Kofax Processing or Kofax Participation work.

See the Resources page for a task card on how to set up filters in Kofax.

3

Selecting a batch + Read more ...

Kofax will display the Available Batch screen showing batches for validation.

  • The batch status will show as ‘Ready’ or ‘Suspended’
  • Batches can be selected manually from the displayed list by double clicking on the batch itself or highlighting the batch and selecting Open
  • Alternatively, checking the bottom left box 'Open next batch automatically' will result in all batches being included in the search and opening automatically

Selecting the Open Next Batch automatically field will display the next Available Batch after completing the current batch.

4

Selecting in the next Available Batch + Read more ...

Select the Open button to open the next Available Batch. (If the Open next batch automatically box is checked, the next Available Batch will display for validation.)

Error Loading Batch message means the batch is locked by another user. It was selected at the same time by another person. Press [Cancel] and select a different batch.

5

Features once selecting an Available Batch + Read more ...

After selecting an Available Batch:

  • To increase the image press [F11], and to reduce it press [F11] again
  • The Batch Content box contains the number of documents within the Batch. The brackets indicate the number of pages within the document
  • The Thumbnails box has a picture of each of the pages in the highlights Batch
    • The main image field in the centre of the screen has a picture of what has been highlighted in the Thumbnails box. To change the image, select another thumbnail or use the arrow buttons in the Kofax toolbar
  • An error in the batch is indicated by ! under Batch Content
    • The Current Error box details the reason the batch was sent to Kofax to be fixed
    • Check each batch in the Batch Content box, even if no ! displays
  • Buttons in the Kofax toolbar allow the movement of batches and thumbnails

6

Moving images + Read more ...

  • Moving images with the Thumbnail box
    • Left click and hold the image to move
    • Drag the image to the preferred position within the thumbnail
    • A green tick will appear when the image can be placed at the requested location
  • Moving images to different batches
    • Click and hold the image to move
    • Drag it to the Batch Content box and place into the batch required
    • A green tick indicates the move is appropriate (the image will attach to the end of the batch when moved)
    • A red tick indicates more needs to be done before the move can occur
  • Moving more than one sequential image
    • Left click on the first image to be moved
    • Hold the [Ctrl] key and select multiple images
    • Release the [Ctrl] key (all will be highlighted)
    • Left click and hold down then drag to the required position
  • Moving all images in a document will result in a More Page message. This confirms the final page in a document is moved. An empty document is deleted after the final page is removed
    • Select Yes to delete the empty document

If unable to move images to a new document, a red circle with a red bar across appears. The Classification Result section needs to be completed before the image can be moved.

7

Splitting documents + Read more ...

To create documents in Batch Category

  • Right click on the image in thumbnails
  • Right click on split document
  • Another document will be created in Batch Content containing all of the images from the selected image onward

8

Changing document type in Batch Content + Read more ...

To change the document type in the Batch Content:

  • Select the Classification Results box
  • Click on the down arrow to show 5 options
    • Backpage
    • Centrelink form
    • Customer separator
    • MIFE cover (Medical Information File Envelope)
    • Supporting documents
  • Selecting either backpage, customer separator or MIFE cover will create a ToBeDeleted document
  • The system will delete pages within a ToBeDeleted document. Check pages in document to ensure all need deleting (for example, MIFE coversheet/s and blank pages)
  • Supporting documents and Centrelink form options are interchangeable. So there is no need to change from one to the other to set a document as either a Centrelink form or a supporting document
  • The Supporting document option is to classify supporting documents. It displays when the system cannot classify a document (due to a black page or a form with no barcode)
  • The Centrelink form option displays when the system can correctly identify the document as a Centrelink form
    • The document Classification ID drop down box lists Centrelink forms in alpha order. This is not predictive. Drag the bar to the correct form type and click on it, or use the shortcut
    • In Firefox, hold down the [Ctrl] key and press the [F] key at the bottom of the screen. A find box will display. Use this to click on the Document Classification ID. It will go yellow. Then type the form number. The Document Classification ID will go the form type
    • If it is a MIFE document (for example, UNS008) the MIFE indicator box will change to True once the Document Classification ID field is validated
    • If there is no form type, enter the relevant Unstructured (UNS) Code. See, Scanning Centrelink documents using an MFD for a full list of UNS codes
  • If the Customer Reference Number (CRN) field has been pre-filled, check the CRN on the image to ensure the CRN is correct
    • If no CRN is on the image, conduct a customer record search to obtain a CRN
    • If unable to assign a CRN to the document, ensure the Classification ID/form type is entered and leave the CRN field blank. If there is no existing Centrelink form code, enter UNS004. This document will then go to the National Queue for further action

Classifying images

Table 2: This table describes how to filter to specific queues and select, move and split an images.

Note: see Table 1 when the following actions are required before an image can be classified.

Step

Action

1

Access the Kofax Validation Queue + Read more ...

To access Kofax, use the link for the desired queue to work on. Filters can be applied to ensure staff only receive work from the sub-queue they need to work from. See the Resources page for current links to Kofax validation queues.

2

Viewing digital images for classification + Read more ...

Review the image to make sure:

  • the image does not contain information for mixed or unrelated customers
  • the image is clear and the content can be read
  • information has not been cut off during the scanning process, for example, a:
    • miss feed (multiple pages overlap)
    • document has been scanned as simplex resulting in only every second page being scanned)

If the image:

  • contains mixed or unrelated customer information, split the pages into different batches before classifying, see Table 1, Step 7
  • cannot be split as the information is on the same page or is not clear, go to Step 6

Does the image contain content that is inappropriate, offensive or threatening to staff, customer or a site?

  • Yes,
    • Notify a Team Leader/Manager immediately
    • Escalate the document to Classification Support for deletion. Do not attach the image to the customer record
  • No, go to Step 3

3

Complete all required classification fields + Read more ...

Classify every document using only 1 Customer Reference Number (CRN) per document.

If a valid CRN:

  • has been provided on the document, use this CRN. No further check of the CRN is required
  • has not been provided, locate the correct customer record or add the customer to the system

If unable to confirm the correct CRN due to the customer being a Restricted Access customer, go to Step 8.

Check that:

  • the correct CRN is in the CRN: field
  • the correct form code is in the Form Type: field
  • all documents within the image belong to the 1 customer that is, there are no mixed/unrelated customers
  • all documents within the image belong to the 1 business process, for example, they relate to the 1 claim or review
  • the image is clearly readable, for example, no apparent folds or creases prevent viewing all the information on it

Are all the above conditions met?

4

Updates needed + Read more ...

  • If the Form type or CRN is incorrect, go to Step 5
  • If any of the following apply, go to Step 6:
    • image is unreadable
    • CRN cannot be found or the document does not belong to a customer
    • image belongs to mixed or unrelated customers and cannot be split
    • a system issue is preventing the image from being classified
    • the image is not a Centrelink document

The Resources page contains specific classification information for form codes and unstructured documents.

5

Complete the fields in the 'Classification Result' section + Read more ...

See the Classification Guidelines on the Resources page for more information.

  • Update the auto-filled details as needed, or insert the correct details into the blank fields:
    • If the form type is incorrect or is undefined, use the Form Type: field to search for and select the form type that best matches the digital image
    • If the CRN is incorrect, locate the correct customer record or add the customer to the system. Update the CRN in the CRN: field
    • If the image is also unreadable, go to Step 6
  • If after the correction, the image type cannot be classified, go to Step 6

6

Image cannot be classified + Read more ...

  • If the image is unreadable (and there is no ‘Received As Is’ coversheet), contains documents that cannot be split, or are for mixed/unrelated customers:
  • If unable to find the CRN, the document does not belong to a customer, is not a Centrelink document or a system issue is preventing classification:
    • Escalate the image to the Classification Support Queue:
      Key the Q004 form code in the Form Type: field
      Leave the CRN: field blank
      Press [Enter]

Procedure ends here.

7

Restricted Access (previously known as Deny Access) + Read more ...

This will prevent access to the document. The system will display a list of authorised Restricted Access users for this record.

Escalate these images to the Classification Support Queue:

  • key the Q004 form code in the Form Type: field
  • leave the CRN: field blank
  • press [Enter]

Procedure ends here.

8

Classify digital image + Read more ...

  • To validate the details, press [Enter]. The yellow highlighted box will then move to the next box that needs validation
  • If all documents within the batch are validated, Batch Validation Complete pop-up message asks what would you like to do?
    • Select Close batch
    • Press [Enter], or
    • Select the close batch icon on the Kofax toolbar
  • Log off or select another batch to continue