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Version: 3.1

Create a healthcare service

Overview​

This flow describes how to create a new healthcare service in a facility in Care.

Pre-requisites​

  • You are a member of the facility.
  • The facility has at least one location. You must select a location for the service.
  • You have the permission listed below.

Permissions​

PermissionAccess
Can Create Healthcare Service on FacilityLets you create a healthcare service. Facility Admin and Admin hold this permission on the root department of the facility.

Note: Care shows the Add Healthcare Service button to every user who opens the healthcare services list. If you do not hold the permission, Care refuses the request when you save.

Steps​

1. Open the healthcare services list​

Open the facility. Select Settings. Select Healthcare Services.

2. Select Add Healthcare Service​

Select Add Healthcare Service. Care opens the Create Healthcare Service form.

3. Complete the form​

ComponentsWhat it captures
NameThe name of the healthcare service. This is required.
Internal TypeThe kind of service. Select Pharmacy, Lab, Scheduling, or Store. This is optional.
Extra DetailsMore information about the service, in free text. You can leave this empty.
LocationsThe locations in the facility where the service is available. Select at least one location.
Managing OrganizationThe department of the facility that manages the service. This is optional.
IconAn icon that Care shows for the service. This is optional.

4. Save the healthcare service​

Select Create.

Expected Outcome​

  • Care creates the healthcare service.
  • Care shows the message "Healthcare service created successfully".
  • Care returns you to the healthcare services list, where the new service appears.

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