Why Upgrade To Auditbase 6.10
What You Gain By Upgrading, Depending On Which Version You Are On Today.
What’s New in Auditbase 5.3 → 6.10
Headline features of every release, read left to right, top to bottom
Auditbase 6 launchLatest release
v5.3.1
- Noah 502 standard – shadow masking support
- Patient titles – editable lookup
- AQP report – 3-year review point
v5.3.2
- Finnish – new language version
- Treatment Summary – link to referral
- New users – smoother rights setup
v5.4.0
- Booking – redesign for more reliability and better usability
- Client lists – new Trials module
- Client search – by audiogram thresholds and on devices
v5.4.1
- Barcodes – UDI/GS1 incl. 2D QR
- Audiogram – Direct Tymp start in Noah and import
- COSI – text answers, NAL categories
v5.4.2
- GDPR – forget, inform, export data
- Fast accessory issue – many in one go
- Stock – Raise Issue after fitting in Noah
v5.4.3
- Lockouts – idle or wrong passwords
- Timeplan – faster, keyboard scroll
- ABR/OAE – TE and DP on one form
v5.4.4
- Booking – declined offer of appointment
- Implant forms – sign and lock
- Earmould list – bulk Ready, CSV
v5.4.5
- Journal – new editor, ~25% faster
- Roles – users in multiple roles
- Implant – new tests
v5.4.6
- Location filter – Referral overview, Attention list
- Hospital numbers – fewer duplicates for temporary
- Stability – fewer timeouts, locks
v6.0.0 · Auditbase 6
- New look – flat theme, new icons
- Single sign-on – Active Directory
- Audiogram – usability improvements
v6.0.1
- GDPR bulk delete – inactive patients
- IMP – scored outcomes, categories
- Workstations – remote management, logs
v6.0.2
- Auto Journal – richer events
- Noah Alerts – patient app messages
- Audiogram Signed – new event
v6.1.0
- Earmoulds – filter data by manufacturer
- Task list – safer delete, filters
- F3 search – block searches without criteria
v6.2.0
- Ordering – new requisitions, POs
- Deliveries – register and track
- Referral – two tabs, quick create
v6.3.0
- Client Info, Audiogram – hide or require fields
- Emailing – TLS 1.2 support
- Hearing Screener – new product
v6.4.0
- Onward referrals – audiogram rule-based lists
- Fitting ranges – device overlays
- Stock – filterable table view
v6.5.0
- Windows 11 – now supported
- Crystal Reports 2020 – new engine
- AES-256 – database encryption
v6.6.0
- Noah import – plus encrypted export
- SYSADM – named users only
- Security Log – filter admin actions
v6.7.0
- Batch/lot numbers – trace, recall
- Laptop – 2nd part of Glasgow and COSI
- Implant – Improved BCIG report
v6.8.0
- Client Summary – key data on one screen
- MFA – external identity provider
- DOCX – modern Word documents
v6.9.0
- Otoscopy images – view, compare, sketch
- DM01 reports – waiting, activity
- NOAH – Certified on 4.117
v6.10.0 · Latest
- Earmould e-ordering – submit to 3Shape, scan files
- Binaural sound-field – BSA-compliant audiograms
- PREM-16 and PREM-9 – built in, auto-scored
- Security – failed-login alerts, audit reports
- Custom colours – booking and location symbols
- Onward referrals – link reports for faster data review
Security updates in Auditbase 6.5.0 → 6.10
Latest release
Since Auditbase 6.5.0 Auditbase has been certified and audited as a Class IIb Medical Device under MDR and registered under the MHRA. This brings an increased focus on Cyber Security in all aspects, documented in the Instructions for Use.
v6.5.0
- Windows 11 – now supported
- Database encryption – Secure AES 256 encryption now available
- Updated .Net encryption components for encrypting Import/Export files and Auditbase passwords
- Passwords must be changed by new users on first login
- Secure communication or encrypted messaging between Auditbase client and HL7 solutions.
- Crystal Reports 2020 – new engine
v6.6.0
- Noah import and encrypted export
- Unnamed SYSADM account prevented from accessing clinical records or making config changes
- Named privileged users now make Configuration changes separated into logical areas controlled
- Security Log now includes configuration actions
v6.7.0
- Teamviewer QuickSupport removed – associated with previous security vulnerabilities
- Passwords – Default password security settings for new databases have been increased.
- Crystal Reports – A potential vulnerability in Custom Reports has been eradicated through a feature change.
v6.8.0
- Strong Authentication MFA for all or specified users with external identity provider
- CVE API from NVD of US NIST used to examine all 3rd party components to replace or upgrade
- Chilkat and SharpZip Lib upgraded
- Modern Strong Authentication for SMTP for outgoing emails
- Security Log extended to Booking and Waiting List with Security Log export for analysis
- DOCX – modern Word documents
v6.9.0
- All exes signed – up-to-date security certificates
- Reduced rights needed for Windows accounts in Program Files and ProgramData folders.
- NOAH – Certified on 4.117
- Removed outdated components – C++ redistributable and zlib.dll
v6.10.0 · Latest
- User activity audit reports – out of hours and potentially inappropriate access auditing
- Alert nominated users about > 1 failed login attempts – live alert or at next login
- Updated Crystal Reports Viewer – removes Log4J library
Why update to Auditbase 6.10 – depending on which version you are on
01
Faster everyday work
Fewer clicks and waits for clinicians and admin staff.
- Client Summary (v6.8)
- Journal editor ~25% faster (v5.4.5)
- Faster Time plan scrolling (v5.4.3)
- Fewer timeouts and locks (v5.4.6)
02
Better clinical tools
More test data and images in the patient record.
- Otoscopy images, compare (v6.9)
- Sound-field audiograms (v6.10)
- Fitting range overlays (v6.4)
- Direct Tymp from Noah (v5.4.1)
03
Outcomes and reporting
Measure outcomes and waiting times without extra tools.
- PREM-16 and PREM-9 (v6.10)
- IMP outcome scoring (v6.0.1)
- DM01 waiting reports (v6.9)
- Onward referral lists (v6.4)
04
Supported platforms
Stay on a current, certified technology stack.
- Windows 11 support (v6.5)
- TLS 1.2 for email (v6.3)
- Crystal Reports 2020 engine (v6.5)
- Noah 4.117 certified (v6.9)
05
Reliable booking
A redesigned booking module that is easier to use.
- Booking redesign (v5.4.0)
- Declined offers (v5.4.4)
- Custom booking colours (v6.10)
- Location filters on lists (v5.4.6)
06
Stock and ordering
Track devices and moulds from order to patient.
- Requisitions, POs, deliveries (v6.2)
- Batch/lot trace and recall (v6.7)
- UDI/GS1 barcodes incl. QR (v5.4.1)
- Earmould e-ordering (v6.10)
07
GDPR made simple
Handle data requests and clean-up inside Auditbase.
- Forget, inform, export (v5.4.2)
- Bulk delete inactive (v6.0.1)
- Named SYSADM users only (v6.6)
- Filterable Security Log (v6.6)
08
Stronger security
Protect patient data with encryption and modern sign-in.
- AES-256 encryption (v6.5)
- Single sign-on (v6.0)
- Multi-factor sign-in (v6.8)
- Failed-login alerts (v6.10)
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