Procedure lifecycle

Here is the definition of a typical procedure lifecycle:

Work in progress

The procedure is being created or edited. Not yet available for scheduling.

Release

The procedure is finalized and published. Only released procedures can be scheduled or assigned.

Revisions

Updates to a procedure create new revisions. Previous versions remain accessible for historical tracking.

Retirement

Retired procedures are no longer scheduled but are retained in the system for reference or audit purposes.

Delete

Only allowed if the procedure has never been executed. Otherwise, it must be retired.