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Version: 3.1

Delete a department

Overview​

This flow describes how to delete a department from a facility in Care.

Pre-requisites​

  • The department is set up in the facility.
  • The department has no sub-departments. If the department has sub-departments, delete them first.
  • The department has no members other than you.
  • The department is not linked to any encounter, location, or device.
  • The department is not the facility's root department ("Administration"). Care does not let you delete the root department.
  • You have the permission listed below.

Permissions​

PermissionAccess
Can Delete Facility OrganizationsLets you delete a department. Held by Facility Admin.

Steps​

1. Open the department list​

Open the facility. Select Settings. Select Departments.

2. Start the deletion​

Find the department you want to delete. Select the delete action (a trash icon).

Note: Care shows this action only when the department has no sub-departments.

3. Confirm the deletion​

Care opens a confirmation dialog. Select Remove.

Expected Outcome​

  • Care deletes the department.
  • The department no longer appears in the list.

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