Roles & Permissions

Theme: Privacy by Design.

Healthcare information is sensitive, and not everyone needs access to everything. The Digital Hearth implements a hierarchical permission system that ensures each person has exactly the access they need—no more, no less.

The Hierarchy

Admin (Full Control)

The Admin role has complete control over the patient record. This includes:

Full read and write access to all information
Ability to add, edit, and delete records
Management of team members and permissions
System configuration and settings

Typically, the Admin is the primary caregiver or the person who initially sets up the account.

Caregiver (Log & Manage)

The Caregiver role can actively participate in care management but with appropriate safeguards:

Can log medications and record encounters
Can create and complete tasks
Can view all patient information
Cannot delete critical records or historical data
Cannot modify system settings or permissions

This role is perfect for family members or professional caregivers who need to actively participate in care but shouldn’t have the ability to accidentally delete important information.

Observer (Read-Only)

The Observer role provides visibility without the ability to make changes:

Can view all patient information
Can receive automated reports and briefings
Cannot log medications or encounters
Cannot create or modify tasks
Cannot delete or edit any information

This role is ideal for family members who want to stay informed about care but aren’t actively participating in day-to-day management. It’s perfect for siblings, adult children, or other family members who live at a distance but want to stay connected.

Privacy by Design

This permission system is built into the foundation of The Digital Hearth. Every feature respects these boundaries. Every action is logged according to the user’s role. Privacy isn’t an afterthought—it’s the foundation.

Inviting a Caregiver