Link location to branch
Objective
Associate or change the branch to which an existing location belongs.
Before starting
- Locate the location in the list.
- Have
LOCATIONS: WRITE.
Step by step
- Enter the Branches and locations module and open the Locations sub-route.
- Locate the location.
- In the row, click the Edit icon (pencil).
- In the dialog, change the associated Branch.
- Confirm with Save.
Expected result
- The location is associated with the new branch.
- The system shows a success message.
- In flows that filter by branch, the location now appears under the new branch.
Pending: add screenshot of
ubicaciones-vincular-01-dialogo.png.
Common errors
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| The new branch does not appear in the selector | Verify that the branch is active. |
| The change affects operations in progress | Coordinate with the teams that use the location (schedule, patients). |
Suggested permissions
LOCATIONS: WRITE.
Operational recommendations
- Document the change so the operations team is not surprised when searching for the location.
- If the location changed branch due to a physical relocation, validate with customer service.
Relation with other modules
- Patients: the patient's address is associated with the new branch (when updated).
- Schedule and operations: filters by branch change.