This topics describes the steps to follow in a scenario where a system device manager
receives devices that will be placed into inventory until they are needed by a
department.
To receive new or RMA replacement devices into inventory:
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Complete steps 1 to 3 in Beginning to Manage Devices.
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Click Add New Device. The Add/Edit Device dialog box opens.
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Update fields in the Add/Edit Device dialog box:
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Click the Select button to the right of the
Owner field to select the group that maintains the
inventory. At some facilities the Admin group may serve as the overall
inventory owner. Generally, the owner of the device is a department group.
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In the Tracking Date field, you may want to enter the
date the warranty for the device will expire. See About Warranty and Tracking Dates.
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Click the Select button to the right of the
Site field to select the site where the device will
be located. The site where the device is owned can differ from the site of the
owning group.
For instance, there could be a global group called Respiratory Therapists,
however the device being assigned will be physically accounted for at a
specific physical site, such as General Hospital. If your facility does not use
sites, keep the default value of Global.
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In the Status field, select "Inventory" from the
drop-down list.
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In the Notes field, enter the date, purchase order or
invoice number, and your initials.
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Click Save, or continue scanning devices.