Generating a new Shared Encryption Key for an existing Ocean Site should only be done under specific circumstances and requires a detailed review and approval process by the OceanMD Support team. This guide assumes this process has already been completed.
Once a new Shared Encryption Key has been generated with the assistance of the OceanMD Support team, the following areas of the Ocean Portal will need to be updated with the new key:
Ocean Portal
All users who access the Ocean Portal will need to enter the new Shared Encryption Key into their web browser(s) to view new patient information.
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- Enter the new Shared Encryption Key and click 'Enter'.
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Note: If you do not see the 'Enter Your Shared Encryption Key' button appearing in the areas mentioned above, you will first need to clear your web browser's cache and local storage to manually remove the old Shared Encryption Key.
Ocean Toolbar (Telus PS Suite)
Ocean Toolbar (OSCAR)
The OSCAR Pro Ocean Toolbar settings are global for your entire OSCAR Pro EMR instance. This means that updating the Shared Encryption Key via one workstation will propagate across all workstations.
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- From within a patient's chart, expand the Ocean Toolbar and click the 'Settings' button.
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- Select Advanced Settings and click 'Reset Shared Encryption Key'.
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- In the 'Shared Encryption Key" dialogue box, erase the current (old) key and enter your new Shared Encryption Key.
- Click 'Submit'to save your changes.
Internal Clinic Documentation
Any existing internal clinic documentation should be updated to reflect the new Shared Encryption Key.
For example, if you use an Ocean Credential Reference Card, it should be updated to reflect the new value.