Audit Logs
Audit logs in CareLog provide comprehensive tracking of all system activities for security, compliance, and troubleshooting purposes.
Overview
The audit log system records:
- User login/logout events
- Patient data access
- Medical record modifications
- Emergency calls
- User management actions
- System configuration changes
Accessing Audit Logs
Only Hospital Admins have access to audit logs through the Admin Dashboard.
Viewing Audit Logs
- Log in as Hospital Admin
- Navigate to Audit Logs section
- View chronological list of all system events
Audit Log Information
Each audit log entry contains:
- Timestamp: When the event occurred
- User: Who performed the action
- Action: What was done
- Details: Specific information about the event
- IP Address: Where the action originated (if applicable)
Logged Events
User Activities
- User login attempts (successful and failed)
- User logout events
- Password changes
- User account creation/modification/deletion
Medical Records
- Patient record access
- Health log entries
- Diagnosis creation
- Prescription creation
- Medical record modifications
Emergency System
- Emergency call initiation
- Emergency call responses
- Emergency call resolution
- Nurse assignments
System Management
- User role changes
- System configuration updates
- Data backup operations
- Account enable/disable actions
Filtering and Search
Audit logs can be filtered by:
- Date range
- User
- Action type
- Specific patient (if applicable)
Retention
Audit logs are retained for compliance and can be exported for external analysis or archival purposes.
Security
- Only admins can view audit logs
- Audit logs cannot be modified or deleted
- All access to audit logs is itself logged
- Logs are protected with system-level security
Use Cases
Security Monitoring
- Detect unauthorized access attempts
- Track unusual activity patterns
- Investigate security incidents
Compliance
- Meet regulatory requirements
- Provide audit trails for inspections
- Document data access
Troubleshooting
- Debug system issues
- Trace user actions
- Identify workflow problems
Best Practices
- Review audit logs regularly
- Monitor for suspicious activities
- Export logs for long-term retention
- Set up alerts for critical events
- Document incident investigations