Approving DSHS Reports
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Review process and provider signatures.
Report Review Flow
Staff Submits → Admin Reviews → Provider Signs → Ready to Send
Reviewing Reports
Accessing Review Queue
- Go to Reports → DSHS Reports
- Filter: Pending Review
- See reports awaiting approval
Review Checklist
For each report, verify:
- Client information correct
- Dates accurate
- Goals documented
- Progress notes complete
- Appointments included
- No spelling/grammar errors
Approval Actions
Approve
- Open report
- Click Approve
- Report moves to signature queue
Request Changes
- Click Request Changes
- Add specific feedback
- Report returns to author
Reject
- Click Reject
- Select reason
- Add notes
- Report marked as rejected
Provider Signature
Who Signs
Provider signature required:
- Super Admin, OR
- Designated signer
Adding Signature
- Open approved report
- Click Sign Report
- Review final content
- Sign electronically:
- Draw signature, OR
- Type name (typed signature)
- Confirm
Signature Record
System captures:
- Who signed
- When signed
- IP address
- Timestamp
Electronic Signature Compliance
Signatures meet:
- ESIGN Act requirements
- State electronic signature rules
- HIPAA compliance
Signature Elements
- Intent to sign
- Consent to electronic process
- Association with document
- Record retention
Bulk Approval
For multiple reports:
- Select reports (checkboxes)
- Click Bulk Approve
- All move to signature queue
Bulk Signing
- Select approved reports
- Click Bulk Sign
- One signature applies to all
- Each report timestamped
Review Notes
Add internal notes:
- Click Add Note
- Enter comment
- Notes visible to admins only
- Not included in final report
Audit Trail
Each report tracks:
- Created by / when
- Edited by / when
- Reviewed by / when
- Signed by / when
- Sent by / when
Access via Report History.
Tips
- Review carefully — Signatures are binding
- Check dates — Period must be correct
- Verify content — Imported data may need editing
- Sign promptly — Don't delay after approval
Troubleshooting
Can't sign report
- Verify you have signing permission
- Check report status is "Approved"
- Try refreshing page
Signature not showing
- Check PDF generation completed
- Wait a moment and refresh
- Contact support if persists
Related Articles
- DSHS Reports Overview
- Emailing Reports to Case Managers
- Security Settings — Signature permissions
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