Authorisation

The authorisation option provides a facility for senior users or a departmental RPS to authorise individual requests for compounds.

The Authorisation screen displays a table of requests and provides a number of options.

The table provides information on requests:

Date requiredthe date the compound is required
Compoundthe name/details of the compound
Activitythe activity required
Quantitythe quantity required
Rad concthe concentration required
Referencethe unique reference for the compound
Authorisation codethe authorisation code
Order numberthe unique order reference number
Requested bythe user that requested the compound
Protocol/licensethe protocol or licence under which the compound is to be used

Colour is used to indicate the status of the requests:

Blackawaiting authorisation
Greenauthorised
Redauthorisation refused

A drop-down is provided for selecting which data is displayed:

Waiting authorisationall requests requiring authorisation
Authorisedall requests that have been authorised
Refused authorisationall requests where the authorisation was refused
Allall requests

A second drop-down allows the user the opportunity to select which department to display or the whole site.

The lower part of the screen shows detailed information about any highlighted request.

Edit Order Reference/Number

From the View/edit request, the user can edit the Order reference/number. After authorisation, there is an option to Edit order number.

Authorise This Request

After highlighting a request, this option opens the Authorisation Screen. This screen needs to be completed.

  • Enter the Authorisation Code
  • You can optionally enter an Order Number/reference
  • You can optionally enter any other notes
  • Clicking OK marks the request as authorised and hence can then be ordered and received.

Refuse Authorisation

After highlighting a request, this option marks the request as authorisation refused.

  • You can optionally enter an Order Number
  • You can optionally enter a Reason for refusal
  • Clicking OK marks the request as refused and refers the Reason provided back to the user making the request

Mark as Pending

After highlighting a previous authorised/refused request, this option resets the authorisation status to pending or awaiting authorisation.

View/ Edit This Request

This option is identical in operation to Requests

Delete This Request

After highlighting the request, there is the option to Delete this request. On deleting, a reason must be entered using either:

  • Selecting from a drop-down list of default reasons
  • Entering free text

Show Edits

This option shows the details of any changes along with the user, the date/time of the change, the reason, and the items changed.

Updated on July 4, 2023

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