About Critical Number Snapshots

Critical number snapshots provide a history of critical numbers and show if the numbers are improving. You can set snapshots to run in the background queue or run them any time using the Snapshot Generation utility.

You can export the list of snapshots to create charts and graphs using the Critical Numbers Setup form.

This information is displayed on the Critical Number Snapshots form:

• The critical number category, ID, and description.
• The date that the Snapshot Generation utility ran.
• The actual (calculated) value of the critical number.
• Use Alert is selected if the critical number uses a color indicator or symbol to show if the actual value is outside the alert range.
• A description of the alert range.
• Use Goal is selected if the critical number uses a color indicator or symbol to show if the actual value met the goal.
• A description of the goal value.
• Symbol shows how the actual value of the critical number compares to the goal and alert values set up for that number. The possible values are:
  • Goal: The critical number is meeting its goal.
  • Alert: The critical number requires attention.
  • Warning: The critical number is meeting its goal, but might require attention soon.
  • None: The Use Goal and Use Alert check boxes have been cleared for the critical number.

Related Topics

About Critical Numbers

Using the Snapshot Generation Utility

Creating Critical Numbers