Cases: Creating and Searching Cases

Cases: Creating and Searching Cases

Case Notes: Searching and Creating Cases Tip Sheet

Overview

The Cases feature allows agencies to create, manage, track, and follow up on issues, requests, concerns, investigations, customer service matters, and internal workflows within Aaniie.

Cases can be assigned to staff, tracked through completion, searched using multiple criteria, and configured with follow-up reminders to ensure important items are not overlooked.

Common uses include:

  • Client concerns

  • Caregiver issues

  • Scheduling investigations

  • Billing inquiries

  • Compliance reviews

  • Internal tasks

  • Customer service follow-up


Accessing Cases

Navigate to:

Menu → Resources → Cases

The Cases page allows users to:

  • Search for existing cases

  • View case details

  • Create new cases

  • Monitor open and closed cases


Searching for Cases

The search area provides multiple filters to help locate specific cases.

Search Options Include

  • Open Cases

  • Closed Cases

  • All Cases

  • Date Filters

  • Assigned Staff

  • Activity Tags

  • Case Status

  • Additional search criteria

When the Case Status field is left blank:

  • Open cases are included.

  • Closed cases are included.

This allows users to search all available cases at once.


Viewing Search Results

After performing a search:

  • All cases visible to your security role will appear in the results list.

  • Results can be filtered further using the available search options.

The results grid provides a quick overview of case information.

Common Fields Displayed

  • Case Title

  • Primary Subject

  • Role

  • Follow-Up Staff

  • Assigned Staff

  • Status


Viewing Case Details

To open a case:

  1. Locate the case in the results list.

  2. Click the Case Title link.

The full case record will open for review and editing.


Creating a New Case

To create a case:

Navigate to:

Menu → Resources → Cases

  1. Click the Open a New Case icon.

  2. Complete the required fields.

  3. Enter any optional information needed.

  4. Click Save.

The case will immediately become available for tracking and follow-up.


Required Fields

Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are required and must be completed before the case can be saved.

Additional optional fields may also be completed depending on the situation.


Case Field Descriptions

Case Title

The Case Title identifies the purpose of the case.

Examples

  • Client Complaint

  • Billing Inquiry

  • Missed Shift Investigation

  • Caregiver Follow-Up

Use clear, descriptive titles to make searching easier.


Primary Subject

The Primary Subject identifies the person or entity the case pertains to.

Examples may include:

  • Client

  • Caregiver

  • Representative

  • Staff Member

This field helps organize and locate cases later.


Private Case

When enabled:

Only the following users can view the case:

  • Assigned Staff

  • Associated Staff

  • Administrators

Common Uses

  • Employee investigations

  • HR matters

  • Sensitive client concerns

  • Compliance reviews

Private cases provide additional confidentiality.


Case Status

When a new case is created:

Status automatically defaults to Open.

Common statuses include:

  • Open

  • Closed

The status can be updated as work progresses.


Assigned To

Assigns ownership of the case to a specific staff member.

The assigned user is generally responsible for:

  • Investigating the issue

  • Managing follow-up

  • Updating case details

  • Resolving the case


Associated Staff

Additional staff members can be linked to the case.

Examples

  • Supervisors

  • Coordinators

  • Billing staff

  • Compliance personnel

Associated staff can collaborate on the case without being the primary assignee.


Follow-Up Date and Time

A follow-up reminder can be scheduled for the case.

Benefits

  • Helps prevent missed follow-up activities

  • Improves accountability

  • Supports case management workflows

The system can generate reminder notifications based on the configured date and time.


Activity Tags

Activity Tags can be attached to cases to improve organization and searching.

Examples

  • Scheduling

  • Billing

  • HR

  • Compliance

  • Client Concern

Tags make it easier to locate related cases in the future.


Initial Communication Section

The Initial Communication section documents how the case originated.

This provides historical context and improves recordkeeping.


Communication Type

Examples:

  • Phone Call

  • Email

  • Text Message

  • In Person

  • Website Inquiry


Communication Date

Records the date the initial communication occurred.


Communication Time

Records the time of the initial communication.


Saving the Case

After completing the necessary information:

  1. Review all entered details.

  2. Click Save.

The case is immediately created and available for viewing, updating, and follow-up.


Common Use Cases

Client Complaint

  • Create a case.

  • Assign to supervisor.

  • Set follow-up reminder.

  • Track resolution.

Caregiver Performance Issue

  • Create a private case.

  • Assign HR or management staff.

  • Document communication and follow-up.

Billing Investigation

  • Create a billing case.

  • Assign accounting staff.

  • Track investigation progress.

Scheduling Concern

  • Create a case linked to the affected client or caregiver.

  • Assign scheduling staff.

  • Monitor until resolved.


Best Practices

  • Use clear case titles.

  • Assign cases to a responsible staff member.

  • Use follow-up reminders whenever action is required.

  • Apply activity tags consistently.

  • Mark sensitive matters as private cases.

  • Update case statuses promptly.

  • Document initial communications accurately.


Troubleshooting

Cannot Find a Case

Verify:

  • Search filters are correct.

  • Case Status is not restricting results.

  • Your user role has permission to view the case.

Private Case Not Visible

Private cases are limited to:

  • Assigned Staff

  • Associated Staff

  • Administrators

Verify appropriate permissions and assignments.

Follow-Up Reminder Not Received

Verify:

  • Follow-Up Date and Time were entered correctly.

  • The case was saved after entering the reminder.

Unable to Save a Case

Verify:

  • All required fields marked with a red asterisk have been completed.


Quick Reference

TaskLocation
View CasesMenu → Resources → Cases
Search CasesMenu → Resources → Cases
Open Case DetailsClick Case Title
Create New CaseOpen a New Case Icon
Assign StaffAssigned To Field
Add Additional StaffAssociated Staff Field
Create ReminderFollow-Up Date and Time
Restrict VisibilityPrivate Case Option

Key Takeaway

The Cases feature in Aaniie provides a centralized method for tracking issues, requests, investigations, and follow-up activities. By using assignments, reminders, activity tags, and case statuses, agencies can improve accountability, organization, and communication while maintaining a complete history of case activity.


Attached is the PDF on Cases: Creating and Searching Cases

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