Add or update a user

1. From the main screen of Bp Premier, select Setup > Users from the menu or press Shift+F4. The Users screen will appear.
2. Click Add. The New user screen will appear.



3. The fields on the left hand side capture contact and personal information. If you are adding a user who is not a provider, complete the left side of the screen only.

User categories

The type of user is determined by the selected Category in the New user screen, for example, employee doctor, contract doctor, registrar, receptionist, practice manager, or an allied health role like a physiotherapist or occupational therapist.

The category a user is assigned to will affect the user's default permissions.

New user categories cannot be added manually.

Passwords

The Force password change on next login checkbox has been added to the New user and User details screens, and is ticked by default in the New user screen. When Force password change on next login is ticked, the user will be required to change their password when they next log into Bp Premier.

Once all required details have been added to the New user screen:

4. Ensure Force password change on next login is ticked and click Save. The password screen will appear.
5. Enter a dummy password and click Save.
6. Provide the new user with the dummy password.

When the new user logs into Bp Premier for the first time they will be required to enter the dummy password, then set a new password.

NOTE  Depending your practice's password security settings, the password may need to meet certain criteria. See Manage password and access security for more information.

The functionality that a user can access in Bp Premier is determined by the user's permissions. When you create a new user, the default permissions assigned depend on the user Category. You can override the default permissions depending on how your practice operates. For example, in a small practice, staff may perform the duties of multiple roles.

1. From the main screen, select Setup > Users. The Users screen will appear.
2. Select the new user from the list and click Edit. The Edit user details screen will appear.
3. Click Set permissions. The Permissions screen will appear.



4. Set the permissions for the user.

Section	Permission	Activation
User details	No access	Users won’t be able to see the Users option in the Setup tab.
	View only	Users will be able to access the User list, but won’t be able to change the details.
	Add/Edit/Delete	Users will be able to access the User list and also change the user details. Note: Users will need to have the User details permission set to Add/Edit/Delete for some other sections, such as passwords. to be accessible.
Patient demographics	No access	User won’t be able to access the Patient demographics.
	View only	User will be able to see the Patient demographics but won’t be able to update or change any information.
	Add/Edit/Delete	User will have full access and control to the Patient demographics.
Merge patients	Deny Access	User won’t be able to merge patient records in View > Patients.
	Allow Access	User will be able to merge patient records View > Patients.
Clinical record	Deny access	User won’t be able to search or open any Patient clinical record.
	Allow access	User will be able to search and open any Patient clinical record.
Clinical Notes	No access	User won’t be able to see any Clinical note in the Patient clinical record.
	View only	User will be able to see ANY Clinical note in the Patient clinical record.
	Add/Edit	User will be able to see ANY Clinical note, add new one and amend or delete existing one.
	Add/Edit/Delete	User will be able to see the clinical notes, add new ones, amend existing ones and delete them.
Prescriptions	No Access	Users cannot view details of past and current patient Rx in the patient record. Users also cannot view, add, or modify Medication Reviews.
	View only	Users can view past and current patient Rx and view Medication Reviews.
	Add/Edit/Delete	Users can create, edit, and delete Rx records and Medication Reviews.
Past history	No access	User won’t be able to see Past history data in the Patient clinical record.
	View only	User will be able to access the patient Past history in the Patient clinical record.
	Add/Edit/Delete	User will be able to see the Past history, add a new condition, change or delete an existing condition.
Prescribe on behalf of	Deny access	User won’t be able to Prescribe on behalf of in Current Rx.
	Allow access	User will be able to Prescribe on behalf of in Current Rx.
Immunisations	No access	User won’t be able to access the Immunisation section in the Patient clinical record.
	View only	User will be able to access the Immunisations section in the Patient clinical record but won’t be able to add new one, amend or delete existing one.
	Add/Edit/Delete	User will be able to access the Immunisations section in the Patient clinical record, add new one, amend or delete existing immunisations.
Observations	No access	User won’t be able to see the Observations section in the Patient clinical record.
	View only	User will be able to see Observations data but won’t be able to add new one, amend or delete existing one.
	Add/Edit/Delete	User will be able to see the patient Obeservations history, add a new entry, amend and delete existing observations.
Correspondence out	No access	User won’t be able to see the Correspondence Out section in the Patient clinical data.
	View only	User will be able to see Correspondence Out data but won’t be able to add new one, amend or delete existing one.
	Add/Edit/Delete	User will be able to see the patient Correspondence Out, add a new entry, amend and delete existing one.
Correspondence in	No access	User won’t be able to see the Correspondence In in the Patient clinical record.
	View only	User will be able to see Correspondence In data but won’t be able to add new one, amend or delete existing one.
	Add/Edit/Delete	User will be able to see the patient Correspondence In history, add a new entry, amend and delete it.
Investigation reports	No access	User won’t be able to see the Investigation reports in the Patient clinical record.
	View only	User will be able to see Investigations reports data but won’t be able to add new one, amend or delete existing one.
	Add/Edit/Delete	User will be able to see the patient Investigation reports, add a new entry, amend and delete it.
Obstetric data	No access	User won’t be able to see the Obstetric data section in the patient chart.
	View only	User will be able to see Obstetric data but won’t be able to add new one, amend or delete existing one.
	Add/Edit/Delete	User will be able to see the patient Obstetric data, add a new entry, amend and delete it.
Pap smears	No access	User won’t be able to see the Cervical screening section in the patient chart.
	View only	User will be able to see Cervical screening data but won’t be able to add new one, amend or delete existing one.
	Add/Edit/Delete	User will be able to see the patient Cervical screening history, add a new entry, amend and delete it.
EPC items	No access	User won’t be able to see the EPC section in the patient chart.
	View only	User will be able to see EPC data but won’t be able to add new one, amend or delete existing one.
	Add/Edit/Delete	User will be able to see the patient EPC history, add a new entry, amend and delete it.
Family/Social history	No access	User won’t be able to see the Family/Social history section in the patient chart.
	View only	User will be able to see Family/Social history data but won’t be able to add new one, amend or delete existing one.
	Add/Edit/Delete	User will be able to see the patient Family/Social history, add a new entry, amend and delete it.
Setup Drug sheet	Deny access	User won’t be able to setup or print the patient drug sheet.
	Allow access	User will be able to setup or print the patient drug sheet.
Practice Email	Deny access	User won't be able to access the Practice email option from the main menu View > Practice email.
	Allow access	User will be able to access the Practice email option from the main menu View > Practice email.
Daily message	Deny access	User will not be able to create a new Daily Message but will still be able to see the one created.
	Allow access	Allows the user to be able to create a Daily Message that will appear at the top of the Appointment book.
Contacts	No Access	User won’t be able to see the Contact list in Main screen > View.
	View only	User will be able to see the Contact list in Main screen > View. Won’t be able to add a new contact, amend or delete an existing one.
	Add/Edit/Delete	User will be able to see the Contact list in Main screen > View and will be able to add a new contact, amend or delete an existing one.
Messages	Allowed	User will be able to send, receive and manage the internal messages.
	Not allowed	User won’t be able to send, receive and manage the internal messages.
Export demographic data	Allowed	User will be able to access the Export demographic data utility in BPS Utility.
	Not allowed	User won’t be able to access the Export demographic data utility in BPS Utility.
Export clinical data	Deny access	User won’t be able to export clinical data from the patient file.
	Allow access	User will be able to export clinical data from the patient file. Note: Setup/Configuration must also be set to Allow access in order to export clinical data via the Patient Import-Export utility.
Import clinical data	Deny access	User won’t be able to import clinical data into BP.
	Allow access	User will be able to import clinical data into BP. Note: Setup/Configuration must also be set to Allow access in order to import clinical data via the Patient Import-Export utility.
Subpoena Tool	Deny access	User won’t be able to see the ’Subpoena tool’ in the utilities.
	Allow access	User will be able to access the ’Subpoena tool’ in the utilities.
My Health Record Access	Not allowed	User won’t be able to access the patient My health record.
	Allowed	User will be able to access the patient My health record.
My Health Record Registration	Not allowed	User won’t be able to register patients to My Health Record.
	Allowed	User will be able to register patients to My Health Record.
Search clinical data	Deny access	User won’t be able to see the option ‘Search’ in the utilities.
	Allow access	User will be able to access the Search tool in the utilities.
Change patient confidential status	Not allowed	User won’t be able to change the patient confidential status in the demographics.
	Allowed	User will be able to changed the patient confidential status in the demographics.
Allocate investigation reports	Deny access	User won’t be able to allocate report in the Incoming reports screen.
	Allow access	User will be able to allocate report in the Incoming reports screen.
Reminder list	Deny Access	User won’t be able to see the Reminder option in Clinical
	Allow Access	User will have full access and control on the Reminder list
Word processor templates	No access	User will only be able to use the practice templates. It wont' be able to add a letterhead, add, amend or delete a template
	Add/Edit/Delete	User will have full access to practice templates and letterhead.
Word processor	Deny Access	User won’t be able to see or access the word processor.
	Allow Access	User will be to access the word processor.
	Allow Clinical Access	User will be to access the word processor and clinical data.
Setup/Configuration	Deny access	User won’t be able to access the Setup/Configuration.
	Allow access	User will have full access and control of the BP Setup/Configuration.
Passwords	Deny Access	User is not allowed to change any password, except their own if they have the User details permission set to Add/Edit/Delete.
	Allow Access	User will be able to change ANY user password.
Perform a backup	Deny Access	User won't be able to perform a manual backup.
	Allow Access	User will be able to perform a manual backup.
Restore from a backup	Deny Access	User won't have access to restore a backup.
	Allow Access	User will be able to restore a backup.
Printers	Deny Access	User won’t be able to see the option Printers in the setup tab.
	Allow Access	User will have full access on the printer settings.
Own preferences	No access	User won’t be able to see or set its own preferences.
	Add/Edit/Delete	User will be able to see and set its own preferences.
User preferences	Deny Access	User won’t be able to see the User preferences in the setup tab.
	Add/Edit/Delete	User will have full access on control on ANY user preferences.
Immunisation batch numbers	Deny Access	User won’t be able to access the option in setup.
	Allow Access	User will have full access and control on the immunisation batch numbers.
Investigation request list	Deny Access	User won’t be able to see the option Investigation request in the view tab.
	Allow Access	User will be able to access the Investigation request list in View.
Reference databases (MIMS etc)	Deny Access	User won’t be able to see the MIMS icon.
	Allow access	User will be able to access the MIMS.
Print stored scripts	Deny Access	User won't be able to access Stored prescription in the Utilities tab.
	Allow Access	User will be able to access Stored prescription in the Utilities tab.
Script lookup	Deny Access	User won't be able to access Script lookup in the Utilities tab.
	Allow access	User will be able to access Script lookup in the Utilities tab.
Patient educational material	No access	User won’t be able to see the option for educational material in the patient file.
	View only	User will be able to access the patient educational material.
	Add/Edit/Delete	User will have full access and control on the educational material. User can Add new material, Edit and Delete existing one.
Download data	Not allowed	User won't be able to access the Remote database function in the File tab.
	Allowed	User will be able to access the Remote database function in the File tab.
HealthLink	Deny access	User won’t be able to access the HealthLink forms.
	Allow access	User will have access to HealthLink forms.
Bulk Document Import	Deny access	User won’t be able to open the Bulk Document Import utility.
	Allow access	User will be able to use the Bulk Document Import utility.
Double Book appointments	Not allowed	User will not be able to book two appointments for the same time for the one doctor.
	Allowed	User can book two appointments for the same time for the one doctor.
Override ‘On the day' appointments	Not allowed	User cannot enter an appointment into an ‘on the day' time slot.
	Allowed	User can override an ‘on the day' time slot and enter an appointment.
Waiting room	Allow access	Waiting room icons and menu options will not be visible.
	Deny access	User can perform all actions in the waiting room.
Strata SSO	Deny access	User can not select Strata Health PRISM under the View menu.
	Allow access	User can select Strata Health PRISM under the View menu.
Appointments	No access	Appointments and Waiting room screens will not be available.
	View only	Allows appointments to be viewed in both the Appointments and Waiting room screens, but not added or changed.
	Add/Edit/Delete	Allows full use of the Appointments and Waiting room screens.
Accounts	No access	Accounts will not be able to be created and patient's account histories will not be able to be viewed.
	Add only	User can create new accounts but is unable to view account histories or change or cancel any accounts.
	Add / View	User can create new accounts and view account histories but they are not able to change or cancel any accounts.
	Add / Edit	User can create new accounts, view account history and change existing accounts but are not able to delete, cancel or write off accounts.
	Add / Edit / Delete	Allows full use of the accounts functionality in the system.
Payments	No access	Payment will not be able to be entered.
	Add only	User can enter new payments for accounts but is unable to view account histories or reverse or adjust any payments.
	Add / View	User can create new accounts and view account histories but they are not able to change or cancel any accounts.
	Add / Edit	User can create new accounts, view account history and change existing accounts but are not able to delete, cancel or write off accounts.
	Add / Edit / Delete	Allows full use of the accounts functionality in the system.
Direct Billing	No access	User will not have access to the direct billing function
	Add only	User can create new direct billing batches but cant modify existing batches or reconcile a batch.
	Add / View	User can create new direct billing batches but is unable to modify existing batches or reconcile a batch.
	Add / Edit	User can create new direct billing batches, modify existing batches or reconcile a batch – they cannot delete batches.
	Add / Edit / Delete	User can perform all actions for direct bill batches.
Send Bp Comms Messages	Not allowed	Users do not have access to send SMS messages from any Bp Premier function.
	Allowed	User is able to send SMS messages.
Reports	Allow access	User can access all reports displayed under Management > Reports.
	Deny access	User cannot access any reports displayed under Management > Reports.
Setup sessions	No access	User cannot access the Setup > Sessions function.
	View only	User can view Sessions but not add new or modify existing ones.
	Add / Edit / Delete	User can perform all actions for Sessions.
Setup fees	No access	User cannot access the Setup > Practice Fees function.
	View only	User can view Practice Fees but not add new or modify existing ones.
	Add / Edit / Delete	User can perform all actions for Practice Fees.
Banking	Allow access	User can perform all actions for the Banking function.
	Deny access	User cannot access the Banking function.
Cheque details	Allow access	User can access cheque details function.
	Deny access	User cannot access cheque details function.
Resend batches	Deny access	User can not view Resend batch button in Online claiming > File menu.
	Allow access	User cannot access cheque details function.
Medicare refunds	Deny access	User does not have access to the Refund/Adjust Payment right-click option in the Online claiming screen.
	Allow access	User has access to the Refund/Adjust Payment right-click option.
Best Health Settings	No access	User cannot log in to Setup > Configuration > Bp Comms > BHA Practice Onboard utility.
	View only	User can log in and view the BHA Practice Onboard utility but make no changes.
	Add/Edit/Delete	User can log in and view the BHA Practice Onboard utility and edit details.
PRODA Setup	Not allowed	User cannot access PRODA configuration.
	Allowed	User can access PRODA configuration to register B2B devices, extend registration, and remove devices.
BP Browser Access	Not allowed	User cannot access BP Browser.
	Allowed	User can access and query BP Browser.

5. Click Save to save permissions and return to the Edit user details screen.

If a user has the permission Own preferences set to 'Add/Edit/Delete', the user can edit their own user preferences. Otherwise an administrator will have to set the user's preferences. You can also clone an existing user's preferences.

1. Log in to Bp Premier.
2. Select Setup > Preferences from the main screen, or press Shift+F5. The User preferences screen will open.
3. Select the User name you want to modify preferences for.
4. Change the default values for fields in the General tab. The fields in this tab can apply to all categories of Bp Premier user.
5. Select the Letters tab. The fields in this tab provide defaults for printing documents from the word processor.
6. If the user is a provider, work through the Prescribing, Clinical, Pathology, and Imaging tabs to set defaults for working in the patient record and custom settings for investigation requests.
7. Click Save & Close to save preferences and exit.

See Setting User Preferences for more information.

Clone a user's preferences

1. From the User preferences screen, select the User name you want to clone preferences to. This user will have their preferences updated.
2. Click Clone. Select the user you want to clone preferences from and click Select. The user selected here will be unaffected, but their preferences will be copied.
3. Bp Premier will prompt if you also want to clone Pathology and Imaging Favourites. Click Yes or No.
4. The user's preferences will be updated to the user selected in step 2.

If a user has the permission User Details set to 'Allow/Edit/Delete', the user can change their own password.

1. From the main screen, select Setup > Users. The Users screen will appear.
2. Select the user from the list and click Edit. The Edit user details screen will appear.
3. Click Set Password. The Password screen will appear.
4. Enter the current password, new password, and the new password again.
5. Click Save to save the new password. The next time the user logs in, the new password will be required.

NOTE  Depending your practice's password security settings, the password may need to meet certain criteria. See Manage password and access security for more information.

Your IT provider can assist you with ensuring your system requirements and profile and group policy settings are correct.

Check system requirements

The amount of resources required to run Bp Premier depends on the number of concurrent users at your practice. When adding new users, check that your computer specifications meet the system requirements for Bp Premier. See System Requirements for more information.

Profile and group policy settings

All users who will be running Bp Premier must have Read and Write access to the following registry directory and all sub-directories

• Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Best Practice Software

All users who will be running Bp Premier must have Read and Write access to the following directories and all sub-directories

• C:\Program Files\Best Practice Software
• C:\ProgramData\Best Practice

Use of profile and temp directory redirection (for example, through FSLogix) on the Windows profiles of users who will be running Bp Premier is not recommended. Such software can cause Windows system calls for renaming files to intermittently fail and cause issues with software running on the machine.

Additionally, redirection of profiles or temp directories for shared user accounts (e.g. if a single reception account is signed on to multiple PCs at the same time) will cause issues for Bp Premier when loading documents. Your Windows environment for Bp Premier users must not be configured this way.

If the new user needs to generate reports, they must have reporting permissions enabled.

Before a user can run a report, you need to:

• set the user's Reports permission in Setup > Users > Edit > Set Permissions to 'Allow access'
• tick the reports that a user can access in Setup > Users > Edit > Set Reports.

See Set up users to run reports for more information.