VistA Enterprise Solution
Authorization/Subscription Utility (ASU)
The Authorization/ Subscription Utility (ASU) streamlines access control for clinical documentation by defining who can sign, co-sign, and amend records such as Discharge Summaries and Progress Notes. Designed to meet the evolving security needs of Text Integration Utilities, ASU enhances efficiency where traditional security key systems fell short.

By assigning precise authorization levels, the Authorization/Subscription Utility (ASU) ensures compliance, accountability, and data integrity within medical records. It enforces role-based access, allowing only authorized personnel to sign, co-sign, or amend clinical documents, reducing unauthorized changes and enhancing audit capabilities. Seamlessly integrating with existing clinical systems, ASU automates access control, minimizes administrative burden, and strengthens patient data protection, ultimately improving workflow efficiency and regulatory compliance in healthcare documentation.
VistA Enterprise Solution (Authorization/ Subscription Utility)
Features

Customization
Defines, populates, and retrieves user class information hospital-wide or for specific services.

Integration with TIU Documents
Links user classes with Text Integrated Utilities (TIU) for document management.

User Membership Management
Enables sites to maintain and distribute user class memberships efficiently.

Hierarchical Subclass Support
Allows creation of infinite hierarchies of subclasses for better access control.

Business Rule Implementation
Defines business rules to regulate and manage document-related activities.

Active & Inactive Status Tracking
Lists class members as active or inactive for streamlined role management.