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Version: 3.1

Archive a file

Overview​

This flow describes how to archive a file in Care. Care has no permanent delete for files. Archiving is the only way to remove a file from the active list.

Note: Archiving is irreversible. You cannot restore an archived file.

Pre-requisites​

  • The file is uploaded to the patient or the encounter that you work with.
  • You know the reason for the archive. Care asks you to type the reason.
  • You have the permissions listed below.

Permissions​

PermissionAccess
Write access to the patient or the encounter that the file belongs toLets you archive the file.

Steps​

1. Open the file action menu​

Go to the file that you want to archive.

Click the ... menu for the file.

2. Select Archive​

Select Archive.

Care opens a confirmation dialog. The dialog warns you that this action is irreversible.

3. Enter the reason​

Enter the reason for the archive in the text box.

Confirm the archive.

Expected Outcome​

  • Care greys out the file in the list and adds an Archived badge.
  • Care hides the file from the default list. To see the file again, set the filter on the Files tab to Archived.
  • For an archived file, the View option opens the details dialog. The dialog shows who uploaded the file and when. The dialog also shows who archived the file, when, and why.

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