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Version: 3.1

Edit a device

Overview​

This flow describes how to change the details of an existing device in Care.

Pre-requisites​

  • The device is registered in the facility.
  • You have the permission listed below.

Permissions​

PermissionAccess
Can Manage Devices on FacilityLets you edit a device. Staff, Admin, Facility Admin, and Pharmacist hold this permission.

Steps​

1. Open the device​

Open the facility. Select Settings. Select Devices. Select the device.

2. Start the edit​

Select Edit on the Device Information card.

3. Update the details​

Update the fields you want to change. Care uses the same form as when you create a device. For a description of each field, see Create a device.

The same rules apply when you edit:

  • Registered Name, Status, and Availability Status stay mandatory.
  • The manufacture date cannot be a future date.
  • The expiration date must be after the manufacture date.
  • Care rejects the same contact value more than once.

Note: You cannot change the location or the managing organization on this form. See Link a device to a location and a department.

4. Save the changes​

Select Save.

Expected Outcome​

  • Care saves the new details of the device.
  • Care shows the message "Device updated successfully".

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