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Dashboard Overview

The MedFeed dashboard is your central hub for accessing all platform features, monitoring key metrics, and managing daily workflows.

Main Dashboard Layout​

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The dashboard is organized into several key sections:

1. Header Navigation​

  • Logo: Returns to main dashboard
  • Search Bar: Global search across patients, tasks, and notes
  • Notifications: Real-time alerts and updates
  • User Profile: Account settings and logout

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2. Sidebar Navigation​

  • Dashboard: Main overview page
  • Patients: Patient management and records
  • Tasks: Task orchestration and management
  • Feedback: Patient feedback collection and analysis
  • Notes: Clinical documentation (Scribe DM)
  • Reports: Analytics and reporting
  • Settings: System and user preferences

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3. Main Content Area​

The central workspace that changes based on your selected module.

Dashboard Widgets​

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)​

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Patient Satisfaction Metrics​

  • NPS Score: Net Promoter Score trend
  • CSAT Rating: Customer Satisfaction average
  • Response Rate: Feedback collection percentage
  • Sentiment Analysis: Positive/Negative feedback ratio

Operational Metrics​

  • Active Tasks: Current pending tasks
  • Completed Tasks: Daily/weekly completion rate
  • Documentation Status: Notes pending review
  • System Health: Platform performance indicators

Recent Activity Feed​

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Real-time updates showing:

  • New patient feedback received
  • Tasks assigned or completed
  • Clinical notes generated
  • System alerts and notifications

Quick Actions Panel​

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One-click access to common tasks:

  • New Patient: Add patient record
  • Create Task: Assign new task
  • Record Note: Start voice documentation
  • Collect Feedback: Initiate feedback session
  • Generate Report: Create analytics report

Role-Based Dashboard Views​

Doctor Dashboard​

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Focus Areas:

  • Patient cases assigned to you
  • Pending clinical notes for review
  • Recent patient feedback
  • Upcoming appointments/rounds

Key Widgets:

  • My Patients
  • Pending Documentation
  • Patient Alerts
  • Clinical Metrics

Nurse Dashboard​

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Focus Areas:

  • Task assignments and priorities
  • Patient feedback collection
  • Shift handover information
  • Quality metrics

Key Widgets:

  • My Tasks
  • Patient Feedback Queue
  • Shift Summary
  • Quality Indicators

Administrator Dashboard​

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Focus Areas:

  • System performance monitoring
  • User management overview
  • Department analytics
  • Compliance reporting

Key Widgets:

  • System Health
  • User Activity
  • Department Performance
  • Compliance Status

Quality Manager Dashboard​

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Focus Areas:

  • Hospital-wide quality metrics
  • Feedback analysis and trends
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Performance reporting

Key Widgets:

  • Quality Metrics
  • Feedback Analytics
  • Compliance Dashboard
  • Performance Trends

Customizing Your Dashboard​

Widget Configuration​

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  1. Click the Settings icon on any widget
  2. Choose from available options:
    • Resize: Adjust widget dimensions
    • Move: Drag to reposition
    • Configure: Modify data sources and filters
    • Remove: Hide widget from dashboard

Layout Options​

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Choose from predefined layouts:

  • Default: Standard three-column layout
  • Compact: Condensed view for smaller screens
  • Analytics: Report-focused layout
  • Clinical: Patient-care optimized layout

Theme Selection​

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Available themes:

  • Light: Default bright theme
  • Dark: Reduced eye strain for long sessions
  • High Contrast: Accessibility-focused theme
  • Hospital: Brand-customized theme

Keyboard Shortcuts​

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  • Ctrl + /: Open search
  • Ctrl + N: New patient/task (context-dependent)
  • Ctrl + D: Go to dashboard
  • Ctrl + T: Open tasks
  • Ctrl + F: Open feedback
  • Ctrl + R: Open reports
  • Esc: Close modals/overlays

Search Functionality​

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The global search supports:

  • Patient Names: Find by first/last name
  • Patient IDs: Search by medical record number
  • Task Descriptions: Locate specific tasks
  • Note Content: Search within clinical documentation
  • Feedback Keywords: Find specific feedback topics

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Track your location within the application:

  • Dashboard > Patients > John Doe > Medical History
  • Dashboard > Tasks > Emergency Department > Task #1234

Mobile Dashboard​

Responsive Design​

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The dashboard automatically adapts to mobile devices:

  • Collapsible Sidebar: Swipe or tap to access navigation
  • Touch-Optimized: Large buttons and touch targets
  • Simplified Layout: Essential information prioritized
  • Offline Capability: Core functions work without internet

Mobile-Specific Features​

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  • Voice Commands: "Hey MedFeed, create new task"
  • Quick Actions: Swipe gestures for common tasks
  • Push Notifications: Real-time alerts on mobile
  • Camera Integration: Photo capture for documentation

Dashboard Notifications​

Notification Types​

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Real-Time Alerts​

  • Critical Patient Feedback: Urgent issues requiring immediate attention
  • Task Assignments: New tasks assigned to you
  • System Alerts: Technical issues or maintenance notices
  • Compliance Reminders: Upcoming deadlines or requirements

Notification Settings​

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Configure notification preferences:

  • Email Notifications: Choose which events trigger emails
  • Browser Notifications: Enable/disable desktop alerts
  • Mobile Push: Configure mobile app notifications
  • SMS Alerts: Set up text message notifications for critical events

Notification Management​

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  • Mark as Read: Clear individual notifications
  • Mark All Read: Clear all notifications at once
  • Archive: Save important notifications for later
  • Filter: View notifications by type or date

Performance Monitoring​

Dashboard Loading Times​

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Monitor dashboard performance:

  • Load Time: Time to display dashboard
  • Widget Refresh: Individual widget update times
  • Data Sync: Real-time data synchronization status
  • Network Status: Connection quality indicator

Optimization Tips​

  • Close Unused Widgets: Improve loading performance
  • Limit Date Ranges: Reduce data processing load
  • Use Filters: Focus on relevant information
  • Regular Logout: Clear cached data periodically

Accessibility Features​

Screen Reader Support​

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  • ARIA Labels: Proper labeling for screen readers
  • Keyboard Navigation: Full functionality without mouse
  • High Contrast Mode: Enhanced visibility options
  • Text Scaling: Adjustable font sizes

Language Support​

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Available languages:

  • English (Default)
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Portuguese
  • Hindi
  • Mandarin
  • Arabic
  • And 8+ additional languages

Getting Help​

In-App Help​

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  • Tooltips: Hover over elements for quick help
  • Help Center: Comprehensive documentation access
  • Video Tutorials: Step-by-step visual guides
  • Live Chat: Real-time support (if enabled)

Dashboard Tour​

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New users can take an interactive tour:

  1. Welcome: Platform introduction
  2. Navigation: Learn the interface
  3. Key Features: Explore main functions
  4. Customization: Personalize your dashboard
  5. Next Steps: Recommended actions

For specific feature usage, see the individual User Guides. For technical configuration, refer to the Administration Guide.