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Version: 3.1

Update or retire an activity definition

Overview​

This flow describes how to change the details of an activity definition in Care. It also describes how to retire an activity definition that the facility no longer uses.

Pre-requisites​

  • The facility has an activity definition that you want to change.
  • If you retire the activity definition, its status is not Retired.
  • You have the permission listed below.

Permissions​

PermissionAccess
Can Create Activity Definition on FacilityCreate and change activity definitions for the facility. Facility Admin and Admin roles hold this permission.

Steps​

1. Open the activity definition​

  1. Open your facility.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Select Activity Definitions.
  4. Open the resource category that holds the activity definition.
  5. Select View on the activity definition.

2. Update the details​

  1. Select Edit.
  2. Change the details of the activity definition.
  3. Select Save.

Care shows the message "Activity definition updated successfully".

3. Retire the activity definition​

Do this step only when the facility no longer uses the activity definition.

  1. Select Delete on the activity definition page. Care shows this button only when the status is not Retired.
  2. Care opens the dialog "Delete Activity Definition". The dialog asks you to confirm the action.
  3. Select Confirm.

Note: Care does not remove the activity definition. Care sets the status to Retired.

Expected Outcome​

  • Care saves your changes to the activity definition.
  • If you retire the activity definition, Care sets its status to Retired.
  • A retired activity definition stays in Care for reference. Clinicians cannot order it.

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