Distribution Rules
Distribution Rules allow AdvaPACS to automatically distribute completed reports to external systems. Each rule defines when a report should be sent, where it should be sent, and the format it should be sent in. Distribution is performed automatically whenever a report matches the conditions defined by an enabled rule, removing the need for manual report delivery.
Prerequisites
Before creating a distribution rule, ensure the following requirements are met:
- An HL7 Outbound destination has already been configured.
- Your user account has the Manage Distribution Rules permission.
Creating a Distribution Rule
To create a new distribution rule:
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Navigate to Admin → Report Distribution → Rules.
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Click Add.
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Configure the rules settings (refer to the Configuration Options below).
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Click Save.
Configuration Options
When creating or editing a distribution rule, the following settings are available.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | A unique, descriptive name used to identify the rule. |
| Report Status | The report status that triggers distribution. The report must reach this status before the rule is evaluated. |
| Distribution Type | Choose how the report will be distributed:
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| Distribution Delay | Specifies an optional delay before the report is distributed after reaching the selected status. Select the delay value and time unit (Minutes or Hours). A value of 0 disables the delay. |
| Destination | Select the HL7 Outbound destination that will receive the report. This option is only applicable when Send HL7 Message is selected. |
| Report Format | Select the format of the distributed report, such as PDF or HTML. |
| Organisations | Restricts the rule to reports belonging to selected organisations. Leave set to All to apply the rule to every organisation. Only available when the Organisations & Sites feature is enabled. |
| Sites | Restricts the rule to reports from selected sites. Leave set to All to apply the rule to every site within the selected organisations. Only available when the Organisations & Sites feature is enabled. |
| Enabled | Enables or disables the rule. Disabled rules remain configured but are not evaluated during report distribution. |
The Organisations and Sites options are only available when the Organisations & Sites feature is enabled for your tenant.
Managing Distribution Rules
Once a rule is created:
- It will appear in the Report Distribution Rules listing.
- If enabled, it will automatically distribute reports based on the defined conditions.
Enabling or Disabling a Rule
Users can toggle the Enabled switch to turn a rule on or off without deleting it.
Editing or Deleting a Rule
To modify an existing rule:
- Navigate to Admin > Distribution Rules.
- Select the rule and click Edit to modify settings.
- To delete a rule, click the Delete icon.
Each distribution rule must have a valid HL7 Outbound destination configured. Reports will only be distributed if an active rule matches the report’s status.
By following these steps, users can automate report distribution efficiently, ensuring reports reach external systems as required.