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User Roles and Permissions Explained

Updated over 2 months ago

Why Roles Matter

User roles ensure:

  • Patient privacy is protected (HIPAA compliance)

  • Teams only see referrals and data relevant to their responsibilities

  • System settings and sensitive information are restricted to appropriate users

Careflow’s Standard User Roles

Careflow currently supports four fixed user roles:

1. Owner

(Highest-level account role—typically one per organization)

  • Full visibility into all referrals, reports, and tasks

  • Can edit settings across the entire account

  • Can add, remove, or manage users

  • Has all Admin capabilities plus system-wide control

Best for: Organization owners, CEOs, or designated IT leads responsible for overall system management.

2. Admin

  • Can view and manage all referrals

  • Can assign referrals, manage Tasks, and access Reports

  • Can customize notification settings and manage Task types

  • Cannot:

    • Add or remove users

    • Make system-wide account changes

Best for: Operational managers or clinical leads responsible for day-to-day workflow oversight.

3. Standard User

  • Can view and manage referrals assigned to them or their facility

  • Can create, edit, and complete Tasks on referrals

  • Can access and generate Reports

  • Can update referral records within their assigned scope

  • Cannot:

    • Add or manage users

    • Change account-level settings

Best for: Referral coordinators, case managers, admissions staff.


4. Viewer (Read-Only)

  • Can view referrals but cannot:

    • Edit or update referral records

    • Complete Tasks

    • Access Reports or Admin settings

Best for: Leadership or compliance teams needing read-only oversight.


Important Notes:

  • Roles are set by your Careflow Owner during user creation.

  • Permissions cannot currently be customized beyond these four role types.

  • If you need a role change, contact your organization's Careflow Admin.

Next Steps:

If you're an Admin, learn more about adding or editing users in:
“How to Add or Manage Users in Careflow”

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