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Unit Configuration

Units are the primary organizational level within a facility. Each unit has its own patients, staff assignments, and settings.

Unit Settings

SettingDescription
NameDisplay name for the unit
DescriptionOptional description (e.g., "Adult Behavioral Health")
Unit TypeClassification: behavioral_health, substance_abuse, psychiatric, emergency, medical_surgical, long_term_care, other
Observation interval defaultDefault minutes between observations for this unit
SettingsJSON configuration for unit-specific behavior (night mode, escalation delays, etc.)

Night Mode Settings

Configure how observations work during night mode hours:

SettingDescription
Night mode startWhen night mode begins (e.g., 22:00)
Night mode endWhen night mode ends (e.g., 06:00)
Night modeHow observations are conducted at night

Night Modes

ModeDescription
Full entryStaff enter the room and document normally
DoorwayStaff observe from the doorway without entering
Passive onlyRely on sensor data with minimal disruption

In passive mode, the sensor hub confirms patient presence and auto-generates observation records. With room doorway receivers installed, the system confirms room-level presence. Without them, it confirms unit-level presence.

Night mode affects the quick templates shown during observation entry and how proximity verification works.

Alert Escalation

Each unit can customize alert escalation timing:

LevelDefault DelayRecipient
Level 10 minutesAssigned staff
Level 25 minutesCharge nurse
Level 310 minutesUnit manager
Level 415 minutesDirector/Admin

Delays are cumulative—Level 3 triggers 15 minutes after the alert is created if still unacknowledged (5 + 10).

Creating a Unit

  1. Navigate to ManagementFacilityUnits
  2. Tap Add Unit
  3. Enter the unit name and optional description
  4. Set the default observation interval
  5. Configure night mode settings
  6. Tap Save

Room Management

Rooms are managed at the facility level at ManagementFacilityRooms. Rooms can optionally be associated with a unit, but some rooms (common areas, therapy rooms) may be facility-wide.

Rooms are used for:

  • Patient room assignment
  • Location tracking in observations
  • EOC round routing
  • Room doorway BLE receiver mapping (if installed)