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Add Event Screen |
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Purpose |
The Add Event screen allows the user to create a new event and specify information regarding it.
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Creating a New Event |
To create a new event, follow these steps:
Click on the 'manage events' hyperlink from the Menu Panel on the left side of the Main screen. The Event Listing screen displays.
Click the Add Event hyperlink in the upper left hand corner of the screen. The Add Event screen displays.
Enter information about the event you wish to create. You must fill in the required fields, which are labeled in blue.
Click the Save button. The system creates the event and writes a message at the top of the screen indicating it has done so.
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Information Provided |
The following table shows the input fields on the screen related to the event itself:
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Field Name |
Description |
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Active Indicator |
Select to indicate if the event is currently in effect. |
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Event Name |
Enter the descriptive name for the event. This will display in the system for choosing prophylaxis, filtering inventory lists, and on reports. |
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Type |
Select from a pick list of event types. Event types are Biological, Chemical, Radiological, and Trauma. |
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Event Date |
The date on which the event occurred. |
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Event Description |
Enter the detailed description of the event, location, and circumstances. |
You may identify up to 4 event locations where the event has taken place. You must enter at least one event location. The following table shows the input fields on the screen related to each event location:
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Field Name |
Description |
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Event Location Name |
A location name of up to 95 characters. |
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Contact Name |
Enter a contact name for the location. |
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County |
Enter the county the location is located in. |
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Street 1 |
Enter a physical street address for the location. |
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Street 2 |
Enter a second physical street address for the location. |
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PO Box |
Enter a post office box address for the location. |
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City |
Enter the city that the location is located in. |
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State |
Enter the state that the location is located in. |
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Zip |
Enter a 5 digit zip code and +4 |
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Enter an email address for the contact name. |
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Telephone Number |
Enter a telephone number for the location with area code, phone number, and phone extension. |
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Functionality |
The following table describes the buttons on the Add Event screen.
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Button |
Description |
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When you click on the Save button, the system checks that the data you have entered is valid. If all data is valid, the system creates the new event. A message displays at the top of the page indicating that the event was saved successfully. |
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The Cancel button will discard any values you have entered on the screen and return you to the Event Listing screen. |
