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Inventory Basics - System Level vs Location Level

Easily distinguish system and location level inventory in ChiroHD. Learn how to set up, manage, and control inventory items across single or multiple clinic locations.

📝 Overview

This article explains the difference between system level and location level inventory in ChiroHD, the process to access and set up inventory items, and how moderation functions for location-based inventory.


System-Level Inventory vs Location-Level Inventory

System-Level Inventory creates a master inventory list that can be accessed by all locations within your organization.

  • This is the recommended setup for:

    • Single-location clinics

    • Multi-location organizations that sell the same products across all locations

    • Most organizations should create and maintain inventory items at the system level.

Location-Level Inventory is designed for products that are sold only at a specific clinic location.

  • Inventory items created at the location level are available only within that location and are not shared with other clinics in the organization.

  • Use Location-Level Inventory when:

    • A specific clinic sells unique products that other locations do not carry.

    • Inventory needs to be managed independently from the organization-wide inventory list.


Accessing System-Level Inventory

  • Navigate to the System Dashboard, System Settings, Inventory.


Accessing Location-Level Inventory

  • Navigate to your Live Location, Settings, Inventory.


What items are considered Inventory in ChiroHD?

  • Inventory refers to physical products that your office sells to patients, such as supplements, braces, pillows, and other retail items.

  • This is different from services, which are procedures performed by a provider, such as adjustments, examinations, or X-rays.


Moderate Location Inventory System Configuration Toggle

ChiroHD includes a setting called Moderate Location Inventory that allows system administrators to review and approve location-level inventory items.

Please see our other resource on Moderate Location Inventory System Configuration Toggle if you have further questions about this feature.


Best Practice

  • For most organizations, inventory should be maintained at the System Level to ensure consistency across locations and simplify inventory management.

  • Use Location-Level Inventory only when a specific clinic needs to sell products that are not shared with the rest of the organization.


✅ Key takeaways

  • Inventory in ChiroHD includes physical products sold to patients, separate from services.

  • System-level inventory is best for organizations selling the same products at all locations; manage these items centrally for all clinics.

  • Location-level inventory is ideal for clinics with unique, location-specific items.

  • Moderate location inventory setting allows system admins to approve any new inventory items added at the location level before they become available.


📌 Conclusion

System level inventory in ChiroHD centralizes your item management, while location-level inventory offers flexibility for unique product offerings. Utilize the moderate location inventory setting to maintain oversight and control within your practice.

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