You may be authorized to edit a resource's details, including its location and contact information. You can access a resource's details through the appropriate view.
To edit a resource's details
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From any page, open the View menu and click the appropriate view.
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Locate the resource and click its name. The Detail View opens.
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Click the edit link next to the resource's name. The Edit Resource page opens.
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Add to our change any of the following:
Field |
Description |
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Name |
Name of the resource (required). |
Abbreviation |
Abbreviation for the resource (required). Tip: Abbreviations may be used in text notifications and report. |
Resource Type |
Grouping of resources, such as by type or proximity (required); select from your region-defined list of types; on your region views, the resource's type defines how it is grouped with other resources, as well as its inherited status types. (read only) |
Standard Resource Type |
Predefined list of resource types or categories (required); this determines the resource's icon for display on the map view; you can also use it as a search term on a number of search pages. |
Reports HAvBED data |
Select the check box to include this resource when reporting HAvBED data to HHS; to exclude the resource, clear the check box. |
Share with Other Regions |
Select this check box to share this resource's information with regions with which you have established and activated a mutual data sharing agreement; clear the check box to remove sharing of this resource. |
AHA ID |
American Hospital Association identification number; required when a resource sends detailed HAvBED information to Health and Human Services (that is, resource-specific rather than a State summary. |
External ID |
Unique identifier (primary key) for use with an external interface/program; this identifier is established outside of EMResource. |
Address |
Enter the resource's street address, city, State, ZIP code, and county; if the Reports HAvBED data option is selected, State is required. |
Latitude / Longitude |
After entering the resource's address, click Lookup Address to obtain the latitude and longitude for the resource; the system automatically populates the information Click View Map to open a map showing the location of the resource; drag and drop the icon to refine the location and latitude and longitude Tip: If you are unsure of the address, enter the resource's city and State and click View Map. Click and drag the red icon to any location in the map; the system automatically provides the correct latitude and longitude. It may be helpful to switch to the satellite view to display the buildings in the area. |
Website |
Enter the resource's website address (URL). |
Contact Information |
Enter the resource's contact information, such as the contact's name, address, phone and fax numbers, and email address. First and last name are required. |
Notes |
Enter notes or comments about this resource, as appropriate. |
Active |
Clear the check box to de-activate the resource. This removes the resource from views. It is still available in reports. |
- Click Save.