In Epic systems, which concept defines the access and capabilities assigned to a user at login?

• A. Facility Structure
• B. Chronicles
• C. User Role
• D. Items

Answer: (C)

In Epic systems, who a user is and what they can do is defined by the role assigned to their login. The role determines the set of permissions and security keys that apply when they sign in, shaping what modules they can access, what actions they can perform (like viewing, editing, or ordering), and what patient data they’re allowed to see. This role-based access at login is what tailors each user’s workspace to their job function while enforcing necessary security and compliance.

Understanding the other terms helps place this in context: Facility Structure refers to the organizational units where work happens (sites, departments), not the specific permissions at login. Chronicles is the database architecture Epic uses to store data and configurations, not a user-access mechanism. Items isn’t a concept used to define user access in Epic.