Resuming an Inspection
Purpose Statement
To guide users through the process of resuming an In Progress inspection within the Fire/EMS software platform. This feature allows inspectors to continue work on partially completed inspections, ensuring continuity and preventing data loss when inspections cannot be completed in a single session.
Background Information
Fire and EMS personnel often encounter situations where inspections cannot be completed in one visit due to time constraints, missing documentation, or property access issues. The Resume Inspection feature maintains all previously entered data and allows inspectors to pick up exactly where they left off, improving efficiency and ensuring thorough documentation compliance.
Required Permissions
- Inspection Access: Ability to view and access inspection records
- Inspection Editing: Permission to modify and update inspection data
- Inspection Status Management: Authority to change inspection status from In Progress to other states
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Step-by-Step Guide
- The user may desire to set other advanced search options.
Best Practices
- Regular Progress Saves: Save inspection data frequently during the initial inspection to minimize data loss
- Status Updates: Update inspection status appropriately upon completion
- Documentation Review: Review all previously entered data before continuing to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Time Management: Schedule adequate time blocks for inspection completion to minimize interruptions
- Mobile Considerations: Ensure stable internet connection when resuming inspections on mobile devices
Troubleshooting & FAQs
Q: I don't see my In Progress inspection in the list A: Verify that the advanced search filters are correctly set to "In Progress" status and check the date range parameters.
Q: The Continue Inspection button doesn't appear A: Ensure you have proper editing permissions for the inspection record and that the inspection status is actually "In Progress."
Q: Previous data appears to be missing A: Contact your system administrator to check for data synchronization issues, especially if the inspection was started on a mobile device.
Q: Can multiple users resume the same inspection?
A: This depends on your system configuration. Check with your administrator about concurrent editing permissions and protocols.
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