axiUm Desktop Overview

All activity in axiUm occurs in or from the desktop. It acts as a central location that allows you to complete a variety of actions:

  • Open and work with the axiUm modules available to you.

  • Work with the menu bar:

    • Switch users or perform work on behalf of another user.

    • Access the axiUm help file and other links configured by your institution.

    • Change your password/PIN.

    • Log out of axiUm.

  • Work with the status bar:

    • Perform start checks.

    • Work with patient arrivals and chart locks.

    • Manage patient approvals and patient medical alerts.

    • View and manage patient consents, status bar notifications, and clinical notifications.

    • Use Messenger.

    • Work with eRx notifications.

The axiUm desktop displays when you first launch axiUm. To access the axiUm desktop, you must select the database (if applicable) and authenticate yourself in the system.

Note: If the axiUm LiveUpdater is configured on your machine and a patch is available when you launch axiUm, the axiUm LiveUpdater process may run before you can log in.

If you have access to multiple axiUm databases on your workstation, you can select which database to connect to.

Example: You have access to both Production and Training databases.

To select the database:

  1. From the axiUm run folder, double-click the axium.exe file to launch axiUm.

    2. A pop-up displays, allowing you to select the database connection.

    Note: The database connection listed in the axium.ini file is the selected connection by default.

  2. Select the database you want to connect to and click Start to display a login window.

    3. Notes:

    • An error displays if you attempt to connect to a different database version. If this occurs, contact your axiUm administrator.
    • If you have write access to the axium.ini file, your choice is saved and displays as the default database connection next time you run axiUm.
    • The PowerAdmin button displays if the application is in your axiUm run folder. If available, you can launch PowerAdmin with the selected database instead of the information stored in PowerAdm.ini file.
  3. Proceed to Step 2 of Log In to axiUm.

The axiUm LiveUpdater utility allows you to immediately access and install axiUm patches to an instance on your workstation as they become available.

If configured and a patch is available when you launch axiUm, the axiUm LiveUpdater process begins:

  • If the instance on your workstation is set to On Prompt, a message displays. Click Yes to proceed with the update or click No to cancel out of the LiveUpdater process and open axiUm with the current axiUm patch.

  • If the instance on your workstation is set to Automatic, the axiUm LiveUpdater window displays automatically and updates the axiUm version.

    • When the update is complete, axiUm opens and you can log in.

    Note: For workstation instances that do not use axiUm LiveUpdater, the previous update methods such as manually copying files or using the auto-update folder can still be used.

You must authenticate your credentials to open and access axiUm.

  1. From the axiUm run folder, double-click the axium.exe file to launch axiUm.
  2. In the login window, enter your credentials as specified by your institution and click OK. These may include:

    • axiUm username and password

    • Swipe card / SmartCard

    • Active directory

    The axiUm desktop opens.

    Note: If your level or workstation has a default module configured, that module loads.

When finished in axiUm, or if another user needs to use axiUm, you will need to end your session.

Note: Depending on configuration, if left inactive for a set period of time, axiUm auto-closes or returns you to the log in screen.

There are a variety of ways you can end your axiUm session:

  • Switch axiUm users: Another user needs to use axiUm during your session.

    • Example:  An administrator must perform a task in axiUm that you cannot.

    1. Click the Tools menu and select Switch User to display the Switch User window.

    2. Enter your login credentials.
    3. (Optional) If you want to keep the selected patient, select the Keep currently selected patient checkbox.
    4. Click OK.
  • Log out of axiUm: Your session is finished, but you want axiUm to continue running.

    • Example: Another user may need to use axiUm after your session.

    • Click the Tools menu and select Log Off.

  • Close axiUm: You have completed your session and want to close axiUm.

    • Example: Your session is finished, and no other users require the program.

    • In the upper-right corner of the desktop, click the X to close axiUm.

    Note: If configured, this option may also return you to the log in screen.

The axiUm desktop has three main parts: Nav Panel, menu bar, and status bar.

Note: axiUm has user and workstation settings that control what displays according to the logged in user and the location they work from.

  • Nav Panel

    • The Nav Panel displays on the left side of axiUm. It lists all available modules. Certain modules may also have sub-menus that open specific areas in the module.

    Important: The number of displayed modules depends on your security level.

    Tip: If needed, you can click the () icon to minimize the Nav Panel so that only the icons display. If minimized, the sub-menus are not available.

    If present, a customized DB image displays next to the axiUm logo.

    Note: When minimized, only the axiUm logo displays.

    At the bottom of the Nav Panel, a Linked Apps section may display a list of software applications that have been integrated with axiUm. If configured, you can select a linked app to launch the configured URL or command line application and automatically pass information from axiUm to the app.

    Example: MiPacs Web Viewer

  • Menu bar

    • The menu bar displays along the top of axiUm. Each menu contains a set of options. It offers another method to open modules and use tools. It also lists patients and allows you to open Help.

  • Status bar

    • The status bar displays along the bottom of axiUm and includes the logged in user, the selected patient, and a variety of indicators that convey additional information.