Adding Base Practice Information

Once at least one defined process has been added it is then possible to add PRM practice information, input and output work products and outcome information.

This usually starts with adding PRM organisational practice information to the 'Organisational Practice' section. This is a rich text field and while editing it, the text formatting option in the ribbon becomes available, along with context sensitive formatting.

It is also possible to expand the edit window (or zoom) to provide a greater work area. This is done by pressing the shift-F2 key while in the edit area. This will display a larger edit window with the ability to accept the changes or cancel them them.

When switching between the normal window and the zoom window the cursor position will be maintained.

As a minimum, the 'Organisational Practice' section should contain a reference to the organisation's management system that covers the requirements of the base practice. However, sometimes it is useful to add a small amount of explanatory text, either to clarify a reference to to provide some guidance on the use of the PRM.

Note: it is not advised to add large quantities of information as this could become a maintenance issue in keeping the management system documentation and the PRM up-to-date. It also might suggest that the management system doesn't actually cover the base practice in question!

The zoom window allows you to edit the practice and use the ribbon formatting options. Changing PRM databases and the help functions are disabled but the F1 help key will still work. When you are finished editing press either 'Accept' to save the changes or 'Cancel' to discard them.