Please note: the information in this section does not pertain to the standard iSite user. Rather, this section is designed to help iSite System Administrators in the various aspects of administrating iSite.  If you encounter any difficulties in the administration of iSite or if you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact Stentor Customer Care toll-free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (877) 328-3808 or by writing email during business hours to support@stentor.com. 

iSite Authorization Levels

iSite has four authorization levels that pertain to administration of the program. These authorization levels are expressed in four separate iSite Groups that will be visible in the Local Users and Groups folder of the iSite server. They are as follows:

iSite Restricted User Group: This is the lowest authorization level. iSite  Restricted Users are able to use iSite but must know either a patient's name,  ID or accession  number to view exams. This is the recommended authorization level for all non-administrative users.

iSite Users Group. iSite Users are able to use iSite but cannot administrate it. Members of this group do not have access to iQuery or the iSite Statistics Tab.

iQuery Users Group: This Users Group has all the privileges of the iSite Users Group as well as access to iQuery, iSite's DICOM Retrieval System. However, while members of this group can utilize iQuery, they cannot remove requested exams from the Retrieval Queue, request immediate retrieval of those exams or retry exams that have failed to be retrieved. Only users who are authorized to request priors from your institution's digital archive should be added to this group.

iSite Admin Group: This Users Group belongs solely to the iSite System Administrator(s). Members of the iSite Admin Group have all the privileges of the groups above as well as the following exclusive privileges: 

1. The ability to delete exams and patients from the Patient List.
   

2. The ability to utilize the "Remove," "Run Now" and "Retry" functions in the iQuery Retrieval Queue.
   

3. Access to the iSite Statistics Page (described below).
   

4. Authorization to request the setting of certain site-specific features from Stentor Customer Care, such as the duration of the auto-timeout feature, the type of CT WW/WL presets available from the pop-up menu, and the maximum number of concurrent users able to use the program.

Adding Pre-Existing Users (iSite as part of your Domain)

If you have installed the iSite Server as part of your existing domain, creating an  iSite user is as simple as moving one of your pre-existing domain users to the iSite Restricted User Group, the iSite User Group, the iQuery User Group or the iSite Admin Group. Follow the steps listed below to add users.  

1. Open the Computer Management program from the Administrative Tools Folder in the  Programs Folder of the Windows2000 server on which iSite has been installed.
   
   

2. From the Local Groups and Users heading, select the Groups folder. Double-click the iSite User group from the groups listed at right. The iSite Group’s Local Group Properties menu will appear.
   
   

3. Click the “Add” button to add pre-existing users or user groups from your domain.  
   
   

4. Click on the user or group that you wish to add to the iSite group, click the “Add” button and then click “OK.” You can add multiple users or groups before clicking “OK.”
   
   

5. The selected user or group will now be listed in the “Members” field of the Local Group Properties window and will be able to use iSite from any desktop with Internet Explorer. If you are done adding users, click “OK.”
   
   

6. When finished, close the Computer Management  window.

Adding New Users (iSite as a stand-alone server)

If you have installed the iSite Server as a stand-alone server, you need to create iSite users on the local machine where the iSite Server has been installed.

1. Open the Computer Management program from the Administrative Tools Folder in the Programs Folder of the Windows2000 server on which the iSite Server has been loaded. Click the User folder from the directory tree and select New User from  the Action Menu.
   
   

2. Once in the New User pop-up screen, fill in the fields with the appropriate information for the user you intend on adding to the system.
   
   

3. Deselect the default setting “User must change Password at next Logon.”
   
   

4. Click  the “Add” button.
   
   

5. You will now be returned to the Computer Management main screen. The newly created user should be visible along with any previous users.
   
   

6. Now that you’ve created the new user, you must add him or her to an iSite Group. Follow steps 2-6 listed in the section above on adding pre-existing users.

Removing Patients and Patient Exams from the Patient List

To delete patients or patient exams from the Patient List you must be logged into iSite with administrative privileges. To delete a particular exam, right-click on the exam listing. You will be prompted by a "Delete Exam" dialog box. Click the box and then click "OK" in the subsequent confirmation dialog box. The exam will be permanently removed from the iSite Server. When no more exams are present under a patient listing, that patient will no longer appear in the Patient List.

The iSite Statistics Page

The Statistics Page can be accessed by clicking the Statistics Tab in the upper left-hand corner of the administrative iSite Control Strip. Statistics are displayed chronologically, cross listed by user, modality, current vs. prior exams, image and exam size. The statistics are updated every five minutes and provide statistics for a period as long as one year.

iQuery and the iSite System Administrator

As the iSite System Administrator, you have authorization to alter the iQuery Retrieval Queue (see the corresponding section). The alterations include removing studies from the queue, retrying failed studies and submitting studies for immediate retrieval. 

Be advised that the standard iQuery user may call upon you to perform these administrative functions. To carry out these requests, click the "View Queue" button from the iQuery main screen, highlight the exam in question and click the appropriate button to the right of the queue. Note that you must have logged in with your administrative login to perform these functions.

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