Punchcard in Site Settings

Punchcard in Site Settings

There are several options for the Punchcard that are available to be edited within the Site Settings. Some of these include EVV (Electronic Visit Verification), so be sure to check your state’s laws before setting those to make sure that you set them in accordance with your state’s laws. To learn about how to set up these punchcard settings, follow the instructions below.
  1. Navigate to the Site Settings through the Site Settings quicklink on the SmartCare mainpage or through Menu>Settings>Site Settings. Once in the Site Settings, scroll down to the Punchcard section.
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  3. The first option allows you to select a kind of shift which will be automatically clocked in for. This means that the caregiver will not have to worry about clocking in or clocking out, only showing up and doing the work.
  4. The options below this are all enabling or disabling features. Click on the checkmark box to enable or disable the feature. Remember to check with your state’s laws before enabling or disabling features that affect EVV (Electronic Visit Verification). 
  5. Once you have made all of the necessary edits the Punchcard options, click on the “Save Settings” button in the lower right to save them
Some of the options read “Disable _____” and some read “Enable _______” make sure that you read through the prompt fully to know if you are disabling or enabling something.

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