Understanding the Audit Log

Since the audit log offers a glimpse into transactions that are recorded in the OfficeMate/ExamWRITER database, some explanation is required in order for you to understand the information displayed in the audit log results.

Column	Description
logID	The log identification number. Each logged activity is recorded and number sequentially.
logTime	The date and time of the transaction.
userID	The provider or staff identification number. ExamWRITER assigns an ID number sequentially as each provider or staff member as they are added to the Resource Setup window. Cross-reference ID numbers in the Audit Log with the ID numbers in the Resources Setup window.
clientIP	The IP or IPv6 address of the workstation used to complete the transaction.
clientName	The name of the workstation used to complete the transaction.
eventTypeID	The identification number of the type of transaction performed. Refer to the next column for a description of the transaction.
eventDescription	A description of the transaction performed.
patientID	The patient identification number. ExamWRITER assigns an ID number sequentially as each patient as they are added to the Patient Demographics window. Cross-reference ID numbers in the Audit Log with the ID numbers in the Patient Center window. The Patient ID is 0 if the transaction did not involve a patient record.
examID	The exam number or chart number.ExamWRITER assigns an ID number sequentially as each exam is created. Cross-reference ID numbers in the Audit Log with the ID numbers in the Control Center window in ExamWRITER. The Exam ID is 0 if the transaction did not involve an exam.
description	A short description of the transaction including the name of the person completing the transaction and the name of the patient if applicable.
Result	A check mark means the transaction was completed successfully.
logHash	A string of characters that ExamWRITER uses to validate the integrity of the log entry.