Identity Management

PPS-N uses the assignment of roles to grant access to the system. Users will log onto the system using Single Sign On (SSOi) and the roles are assigned under the PPS-N Manage Applications User Roles Tab.

National Viewer (PSS_PPSN_VIEWER)

National Viewer (PSS_PPSN_VIEWER)

This role is designed for a user who needs access to PPS-N to view drugs and their attributes. This user can:

This role is the default role assigned to all users when VistA access is granted.

National Second Approver (PSS_PPSN_ SECOND_APPROVER)

National Second Approver (PSS_PPSN_SECOND_APPROVER)

This role includes all the functionality of a National Viewer. This role allows a user to:

This role is assigned on the User Roles tab.

National Manager (PSS_PPSN_ MANAGER)

National Manager (PSS_PPSN_MANAGER)

This role controls the normal processing of drug items. This role includes all the functionality of the National Second Approver. In addition, users assigned this role can:

This role is assigned on the User Roles tab.

2nd National Manager (PSS_PPSN_ MANAGER)

2nd National Manager (PSS_PPSN_MANAGER)

This role controls the normal processing of drug items. This role includes all the functionality of the National Second Approver and a National Manager. In addition, users assigned this role can:

This role is not shown on the User Roles tab. Role access is derived by granting permissions for both the National Second Approver and National Manager roles to the user.

National Supervisor (PSS_PPSN_ SUPERVISOR)

National Supervisor (PSS_PPSN_SUPERVISOR)

This role includes all of the permissions of a National Manager. In addition, the role provides users with the ability to:

The Manage Application tab appears only for users with this role assigned. This role is assigned on the User Roles tab.

National Migrator User (PPS_PPSN_MIGRATOR)

National Migrator User (PPS_PPSN_MIGRATOR)

This role includes all the permissions of the National Viewer. In addition, this role provides users with the ability to perform all migration tasks.

The Migration tab appears only for users with this role assigned. This role is assigned on the User Roles tab.