Data Import Procedure Overview

Mohammed Jamal Updated by Mohammed Jamal

This application lets you easily import small data files. While we use a similar process for larger data migrations during onboarding, we have specialised tools for those situations. The articles in this section focus specifically on importing smaller data files.

You should consider the following:

  • Data Quality: Ensure data accuracy and consistency to avoid import errors.
  • File Size Limits: Be aware of any file size limitations imposed by the system.
  • Data Security: Ensure your organisations data privacy regulations are adhered to.
  • Data Migration Tools: Consider using the data migration tools to streamline the process particularly when importing large amounts of data.
  • Data Validation: Implement data validation rules to ensure data integrity.
  • User Training: Train your staff on how to use the imported data within Care Cloud so they can check for data integrity.

While the specific steps can vary depending on the exact data you're importing and your system configuration, here's a general guide to importing data:

  1. Find the mapping for data migration: Data migration maps ensure the fields of data (source field) you are importing is matching the fields (target field) within the system. This looks at the Target Record Type in the system and the fields associated, and allows you to use that as a template to populate your data to ensure your data import file imports correctly. Variations of out-of-the box data migration maps can be added and used. Ensure that your data fields map correctly to the corresponding fields in the system.

(Optional) Create and download a data migration package: A data migration package is a collection of data migration maps. This is useful to use when you are importing into an area of the system that is related. For example, you may be importing data for System Users and their Employment Contracts.

  1. Prepare your data import file: Before you import your data, make sure it's in the correct format and clean it up. This means fixing any errors, removing duplicate entries, and making sure your data is organised in the same way as the system expects it.
  2. Using the data import process: This is final step of the data import procedure where you will select the data import file to upload and the data migration maps so your data imports into the correct areas of the system.

(Alternative) Using the data import tool: For complex integrations and large-scale data transfers, consider using the data import tool.

  1. Validate Import: Use the Import Log in Data Import Processes and the area of the system to review the imported data to verify accuracy and completeness.

By following these steps and carefully considering your specific data and how you want to use the system, you can successfully import your data and make your organisation more efficient.

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