Device Tasks
The RALS™ SYSTEM provides the ability to manage device tasks. Device tasks can be created for any device-related activities, such as device cleanings.
Device Task Execution
When executing a device task, the user will be prompted with the following:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Instructions | Instructions on how to complete the task provided by task creator |
| Instructions URL | URL with instructions on how to complete the task provided by task creator |
| Completion Time | Date and time when the task was completed |
| Devices | Device(s) that were used to complete the task |
| Notes | Open text field that can be used at the user’s discretion |
Institution Access
A device task’s institution identity is defined by user selection when the task is created. The assigned institution cannot be changed later.
Fields
Device Task fields are located in the following places in the RALS™ SYSTEM:
Data Table Fields
When viewing device tasks in a data table, the fields are defined as follows:
See Tasks - Data Table Fields for more information.
Add Fields
When adding a device task, the fields are defined as follows:
| Field | Notes |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Device Type | Type of device assocated |
| Additional Fields | See Tasks - Add Fields for more information |
| Criteria | |
| Require Notes on Execution | Enabling this option requires a note to be submitted upon task excution before the task can be completed |
| Affects QC | Indicates that the task should be plotted on Levey-Jennings charts which include results from the associated devices |
| Instructions | Open text field for instructing user how to complete the task |
| Instructions URL | URL where instructions for completing task are provided |
| Notes | |
| Notes | Open text field that can be used at your discretion |
View or Edit Details Fields
When viewing or editing device task details, the fields are defined as follows:
| Field | Notes |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Name | Task Name |
| Task Type | Type of device associated with the device task |
| Institution | Institutuion associated with the task |
| Criteria | |
| Require Notes on Execution | Enabling this option requires a note to be submitted upon task excution before the task can be completed |
| Affects QC | Indicates that the task should be plotted on Levey-Jennings charts which include results from the associated devices |
| Instructions | Open text field for instructing user how to complete the task |
| Instructions URL | URL where instructions for completing task are provided |
| Schedule | |
| Due Time | Date and time task is scheduled to be executed; displayed as entered by the user, regardless of whether multiple time zone support is enabled |
| Repeats | Indicates how often a task schedule repeats |
| Interval | The time that the RALS™ SYSTEM will add to the due date or completion date after completion of a task to calculate the task’s next iteration’s due date |
| Repeats Based On | Execution of task based on due time or completion time |
| Notes | |
| Notes | Open text field that can be used at your discretion |
| Executions | See Executions for more information |