INTRODUCTION
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RScribe Network Operation in a Distributed Configuration
The RScribe network capabilities leverage a common database across multiple networked RScribe workstations
where exams will be conducted and RScribe Review stations where acquired exams can be reviewed and edited.
A distributed configuration is comprised of a dedicated server and a number of networked client RScribe
workstations and RScribe Review Stations sharing the same database.
A distributed configuration supports efficient operation for a busy department to:
Create logins for all users at a single location who can log into any networked station.
Define system settings at a single location for all networked workstations and review stations.
Manually schedule exam orders, when no orders interface exists, that are available to all RScribe
workstations regardless of the lab location.
Access and update Patient Information, exam data, and final reports from multiple locations.
Start exams utilizing scheduled orders received from the institution information system with a single
DICOM or HL7 interface to the shared database. Refer to the ELI Link Administrator manual for network
interface configuration instructions.
Selectively search the database to review any completed exam’s full disclosure data. This includes the
ability to edit measurements, sign, print, and export the final report from multiple RScribe workstations and
review stations on your network, dependent on the user permissions.
Manage the stored data for all exams with ability to view audit trails, create groups, configure workflow,
troubleshoot issues, and archive/restore/delete exams at a single location according to user permissions.
Microsoft Updates
Welch Allyn recommends that all RScribe workstations and review stations be periodically updated with Microsoft
critical and security updates to protect from malware attacks and to fix critical Microsoft software issues. The
following guidelines apply for Microsoft updates:
Customer is responsible for applying Microsoft updates.
Configure Microsoft updates to be manually applied.
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Turn automatic Windows update off and run it periodically as a manual action.
Do not install Microsoft updates during active use of the product.
Run a functional test after any update which includes conducting a test exam as well as importing an order
and exporting results (if activated) before running patient exams.
Each RScribe product release is tested against the cumulative Microsoft updates at the time of product release.
There are no known Microsoft update conflicts with the RScribe application. Please contact Welch Allyn Technical
support if conflicts are identified.
