Quick Notes

Quick Notes

Quick Notes Guide

Quick Notes can be used to document client communications, staff interactions, follow-up activities, and other important notes.

Where to Find Quick Notes

Quick Notes can be accessed from:

  • Client Profile

  • Staff Profile

  • Menu → Clients → Quick Notes

Within the Client Profile, Quick Notes are located under the Caregiver tab.


Creating a Quick Note

When creating a Quick Note, complete the following fields:

Date

Enter the date the note was created or the date the information was documented.

Visibility

Determine whether the client should be able to view the note in their portal.

  • Subject Can View Note: The client can see the note.

  • Leave unselected if the note should remain internal.

Notes Access

Select the staff role(s) that should be permitted to view the note.

Tagged Users

Optionally select one or more staff members if you would like the note to also appear in their Staff Profile.

Activity Tag

Select the appropriate activity tag to categorize the communication, interaction, or reason for contact.

Examples include:

  • Phone Call

  • Email

  • Follow-Up

  • Care Coordination

  • Client Concern

  • Staff Communication

Notes

Enter the details of the note in the body field.


Managing Activity Tags

Activity Tags can be created and managed by navigating to:

Menu → Communication → Activity Tags

Activity Tags help organize Quick Notes and improve reporting capabilities.


Quick Notes Reporting

Quick Notes can be reported on at the agency level by navigating to:

Menu → Accounting → Reports → Quick Notes

The Quick Notes report allows agencies to review and track documented communications and activities across clients and staff.


Best Practices

  • Use clear, objective language when documenting notes.

  • Select the most appropriate Activity Tag for easier reporting.

  • Tag staff members when follow-up action is required.

  • Review note visibility before saving to ensure clients only see intended communications.

  • Use Quick Notes consistently to maintain a complete communication history.


See attached tip sheet for with screenshots and information regarding Quick Notes.
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