Why This Limitation Exists
The Admission Date field is used extensively throughout the Dazos codebase — including all EMR integrations — with a strict date-only format (m/d/Y). Because of this, converting the field to a Date/Time type is not possible.
Specifically, changing the field type would:
Break queries that match records on date alone (not date and time)
Disrupt all EMR integrations that rely on the date-only format when fetching and saving data
Affect thousands of references to this field across the platform
⚠️ Important: This is a permanent platform limitation, not a configuration setting. The Admission Date field type cannot be changed by admins or by the Dazos support team.
Recommended Workaround: Create a Separate Admission Time Field
If your team needs to record the time of admission alongside the date, the recommended solution is to create a separate custom field for Admission Time.
This keeps the Admission Date field intact and fully compatible with all integrations, while still allowing staff to document the exact time of admission on the same record.
How to Add a Custom Admission Time Field
Navigate to Settings → CRM Settings → Module Management → Module Layouts & Fields.
Select the Intake Opportunities module.
Click + Add Custom Field.
Set the Field Type to Time (or Text if a Time type is not available, using HH:MM format).
Enter a clear label such as Admission Time.
Click Save.
Add the new field to your module layout so it appears alongside the Admission Date field on intake records.
💡 Tip: Place the Admission Time field directly below or next to the Admission Date field in your module layout to make it easy for staff to fill in both values together.
Tips & Notes
⚠️ Note: Do not attempt to repurpose or rename the existing Admission Date field to capture time — it will only accept and store date values regardless of the label.
✅ Best Practice: Communicate to your team that admission date and admission time are stored in two separate fields. Consider adding both fields to your list views and reports for a complete picture of admission timing.