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Team Documents & Credentials

AdministratorsTeam Management

Upload certifications and track expirations.


Document Types

TypeExamplesExpiration
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, CNA
TrainingHIPAA, Abuse Prevention
LicensesDriver's License
BackgroundBackground Check
EmploymentI-9, W-4, Direct Deposit
OtherSigned policies, contracts

Uploading Documents

Step 1: Open Documents

  1. Go to Team → Select team member
  2. Click Documents tab

Step 2: Upload

  1. Click + Upload Document
  2. Select file from computer
  3. Fill in details:
FieldDescription
NameDocument title
TypeSelect category
Issue DateWhen issued/signed
Expiration DateWhen it expires (if applicable)
NotesAdditional info
  1. Click Upload

Required Documents

Set documents as required for compliance:

  1. Go to SettingsTeam & Compliance
  2. Under Required Documents
  3. Check required items:
    • CPR Certification
    • First Aid
    • Background Check
    • Driver's License
    • HIPAA Training

System tracks completion and alerts for missing items.


Expiration Tracking

Automatic Alerts

System notifies you when documents expire:

AlertWhen
Upcoming60 days before
Warning30 days before
Urgent7 days before
ExpiredOn expiration date

Expiration Dashboard

  1. Go to TeamCompliance Dashboard
  2. See all expiring credentials:
    • Red: Expired
    • Yellow: Expiring soon
    • Green: Current

Renewal Process

When credential expires:

  1. Team member obtains new certification
  2. Upload new document
  3. Update expiration date
  4. Old document moves to history

Viewing Compliance Status

Individual View

Team member profile shows:

  • ✓ Complete documents (green)
  • ⚠ Expiring soon (yellow)
  • ✗ Missing/expired (red)

Team Overview

  1. Go to TeamCompliance
  2. Filter by:
    • Document type
    • Status (Current/Expiring/Expired)
    • Team member

Export to Excel for reporting.


Common Credentials

CPR/First Aid

FieldValue
TypeCertification
Typical Duration2 years
RequiredUsually yes

Background Check

FieldValue
TypeBackground
Typical DurationVaries by state
RequiredYes

HIPAA Training

FieldValue
TypeTraining
Typical Duration1 year
RequiredYes

Driver's License

FieldValue
TypeLicense
Typical Duration4-8 years
RequiredIf driving

Document Security

Access Control

  • Admins: Full access
  • Staff: Own documents only
  • Documents: Encrypted at rest

Audit Trail

Each document tracks:

  • Upload date and user
  • View history
  • Download history

Tips

  • Set expiration dates — Even if far out
  • Upload immediately — When staff provides docs
  • Check compliance weekly — Don't wait for alerts
  • Keep originals — Digital copies for reference

Troubleshooting

Upload failed

  • Check file size (max 25 MB)
  • Verify format (PDF, JPG, PNG)
  • Try different browser

Expiration not tracking

  • Ensure date is entered correctly
  • Check document type has expiration enabled

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