📤 Borrow Item

The Borrow feature is used when items are issued temporarily — with the expectation that they will be returned later. This is ideal for reusable equipment or consumables provided on loan to departments, wards, or staff.

🔄 What Happens When You Borrow an Item?

• The item is deducted from the source store’s inventory
• A borrow record is created and tied to a customer or user
• The return can be processed later from the borrow history page

🧰 Example Workflow: Technician Borrows BP Monitor

1. Click Borrow on the Inventory Page
2. Select the item: “Blood Pressure Monitor”
3. Choose or enter the borrower (e.g., Maria – Technician)
4. Enter quantity: 1
5. Optional: add a reason or comment
6. Click Borrow

The item is now marked as borrowed. It will show up in the Borrowing & Returns management page until returned.

👥 Who Can Use This?

• Ward Nurses borrowing items for short-term use
• Technicians using diagnostic devices
• Internal departments loaning stock across units

🔁 Returning Items

Returns are handled from the Borrowing & Returns Page, where users can:

• Click the original borrow record
• Click Return next to the borrowed item
• Enter returned quantity (partial returns supported)

This ensures traceability and accountability across departments.

🧠 Best Practices

• Always record the responsible user or department when borrowing
• Encourage timely returns by monitoring outstanding borrow reports
• Use the comments section to log condition or reason (e.g., “Lent for ICU setup”)

📄 Reporting and Audits

• Export monthly borrow logs for audit purposes
• Identify overdue returns by filtering outstanding items
• Track damage/loss via the comments and return notes

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