Edit a Resource

Authorized users can edit resources to change the resource's name, address, and/or contact information.

Ensure you enter the correct address for the resource. To provide additional specifics, click Lookup Address to calculate the latitude and longitude for the address you entered.

You can also view a map if you are uncertain of the address. A map opens showing an icon at the approximate location. Click the icon and drag it to any location on the map. The solution automatically provides the correct latitude and longitude for the location where you drop the icon.

  • Your role and rights determine the resource fields you can edit. If the field is disabled, you cannot edit it.

  • In the Resource List page, on the right, click filters, and in the drop-down menu, under Value, select any to include both active and inactive (disabled) types.

  • Authorized users can change a resource's details by going through a View page. Authorized administrators can also access details via the Setup menu.

To edit a resource

  1. In the main menu, click Setup then click Resources. The Resource List page opens.

  2. Locate the resource and, on that row, click the (resource) name.The Edit Resource page opens.

  3. Enter or edit this information.

    Edit Resource fields and descriptions
    Field Description

    Name

    Name of the resource (required).

    Abbreviation

    Abbreviation for the resource (required).

    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.

    If you need a resource to have a different Resource Type, contact Juvare Support.

    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.

    Share with Other Regions

    Select this checkbox to share this resource's information with regions with which you have established and activated a mutual data sharing agreement; clear the checkbox to remove sharing of this resource.

    AHA ID

    American Hospital Association identification number

    External ID

    Unique identifier (primary key) for use with an external interface/program; this identifier is established outside of EMResource; contact Juvare Support for more information.

    Address

    Enter the resource's street address, city, state, ZIP code, and county.

    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 in these fields and shows a map of the resource's location.

    Click Show Map to open a map showing the location of the resource; drag and drop the icon to refine the location and 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

    Select checkbox to designate as an active sub-resource.

    Once you deactivate a sub-resource, it no longer appears in views and cannot be updated, included in events, selected on forms, or assigned to users. For more information, refer to Deactivate or Reactivate Sub-Resources

  4. Click Save.

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