ShowMe WorldCare End User Manual


ShowMe WorldCare Menu Bar

Navigation through ShowMe WorldCare occurs through the menu bar at the top of the screen. Users should NOT use the browser back/forward buttons as this may cause errors.

The menu bar shown in this example is from a System Administrator account. Other users may have more limited options depending on their specific security permissions.

SMWC Menu Bar

Some menu options contain submenus. These can be viewed by hovering over the main menu option.

Each main menu option is briefly described below. Other sections of this manual will cover specific options in more detail.

Menu OptionDescription
HomeThis is the landing page when a user signs in. The landing page differs based upon user security group.
DashboardCurrent dashboards identify the user’s assigned tasks as well as tasks assigned to others by the user. Additional dashboards may be developed later.
My Case LoadOnly investigators have a My Case Load tab. This page provides lists of records and tasks assigned to/by the investigator.
SearchDifferent tabs within the Search menu allow users to search for specific Person, Condition, Outbreak/Investigation or Group Event records.
Previous SearchesThis menu option allows users to save specific searches or quickly repeat recent searches.
Jurisdiction ReviewAll incoming records to which the user has access based on their security role are displayed here for a quick overview. Filtering options allow users to focus on specific types of records.
Outbreak/InvestigationThis option links users directly to the Outbreak/Investigation search screen.
StagingThe Staging menu is only available to limited DHSS staff who will be processing incoming electronic messages.
AdministrationThis menu includes many sub-options related to the technical management and configuration of the WorldCare application and is limited to DHSS users with responsibility for maintaining various aspects of the system.
DictionariesEach drop-down and check box list within ShowMe WorldCare is housed in a dictionary. Limited DHSS staff are allowed to edit dictionaries but other users may have access to search and view certain types of dictionaries.
ReportsThe WorldCare product comes with several built-in reports. Access to certain types of reports may differ based on a user’s security role and whether that user’s agency has completed a data sharing agreement with DHSS.
Other Reports and InfoDHSS has the option to build custom reports and add them under this menu item.
HelpUsers can access the general WorldCare manual using this menu item.
NotificationsAny notifications sent to a specific user will appear under this menu.
My ProfileUsers can update their information and view details about their account access.
LogoutThis menu item should be used to completely log out of ShowMe WorldCare.