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title: How do I manage the impact assessment tool?
description: Learn how to configure the impact assessment tool in iluminr to align with your organisations framework
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# How do I manage the impact assessment tool?

## Learn how to configure the impact assessment tool in iluminr to align with your organisations framework

Only admin users can manage the impact assessment tool.

### Impact Assessment Configuration Guide

#### Setting Up Impact Categories 

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- Navigate to Settings \> Impact Assessment 

- Under Impact Categories:  

- Edit Impact category level names and colours 

- Add or remove levels 

- Update descriptions 

- Configure severity classifications  
    - [Learn about Impact Assessment Scoring](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/impact-assessment-scoring?hsLang=en)

### Configuring Escalation Levels

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#### Access Escalation Level settings, and for each level: 

- Update headings and descriptions 

- Adjust sensitivity settings

- Configure colour codes

- Test escalation triggers

#### **Testing and Calibration**

- Test various scenario types

- Verify escalation triggers

- Adjust sensitivity as needed

- Document optimal settings

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### **Tips and Best Practices** 

#### **Optimising Your Workflow** 

- Regular assessment updates during events 

- Document key decisions and changes 

#### **Impact Assessment Best Practices**

- Review all categories systematically 

- Update assessments as situations evolve 

- Include clear rationales for changes 

- Maintain consistent evaluation criteria 

### **Frequently Asked Questions** 

**Q: How often should impact assessments be updated?**    
A: Update assessments whenever significant changes occur or at regular intervals defined by your organisation's protocols. 

**Q: Can impact categories be weighted differently?**    
A: Currently, all categories are weighted equally. Use escalation level sensitivity settings to adjust overall response triggers. 

**Q: How many escalation levels can we configure?**    
A: The system is flexible and can accommodate multiple escalation levels to match your organisation's framework. 

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