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Version: 3.1

Update or retire an observation definition

Overview​

This flow describes how to change the details of an observation definition in a facility. It also describes how to retire an observation definition that staff must not use again.

Pre-requisites​

  • You are a member of the facility.
  • The observation definition that you want to change is not Retired.
  • You have the permission listed below.

Permissions​

PermissionAccess
Can Create Observation Definition on FacilityLets you update or retire an observation definition.

Steps​

1. Open the observation definitions list​

Go to your facility. Click Settings. Click Observation Definitions.

2. Select the observation definition​

Click the observation definition in the list. Care opens the observation definition.

3. Update the details​

Click Edit.

Change the details of the observation definition.

Click Save.

4. Retire the observation definition​

Follow this step only when you want to stop new use of the observation definition.

Click Delete. Care shows a confirmation dialog.

Click Confirm.

Note: Delete does not remove the record. Care sets the Status to Retired. Care then hides the Delete button for that observation definition.

Expected Outcome​

  • Care saves your changes to the observation definition.
  • After you retire the observation definition, Care shows its Status as Retired.
  • The history of the retired observation definition stays intact.

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