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Notifications and Alerts

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Stay informed with notifications about your schedule, messages, and important updates. Customize alerts to get the information you need.


Types of Notifications

Schedule Alerts

Be notified about:

  • New appointments
  • Changed appointments
  • Cancelled visits
  • Appointment reminders

Message Alerts

Know when you have:

  • New messages
  • Replies to your messages
  • Important communications

Document Alerts

Get notified when:

  • New documents shared
  • Important updates
  • Care plan changes

How You Receive Notifications

Email

Notifications sent to your email:

  • Check your inbox
  • May go to spam folder
  • Verify email is correct

Portal Alerts

Inside the portal:

  • Bell icon shows alerts
  • Badge shows count
  • Click to view

Text Messages

If available:

  • SMS to your phone
  • Quick alerts
  • May need to opt in

Setting Notification Preferences

Finding Settings

  1. Log in to portal
  2. Go to Settings
  3. Find Notifications
  4. Adjust preferences

What You Can Control

Customize notifications for:

  • Schedule changes
  • New messages
  • Document updates
  • Reminders

Frequency Options

Choose how often:

  • Immediately (as it happens)
  • Daily summary
  • Weekly digest
  • None (portal only)

Appointment Reminders

Why Reminders Help

Reminders help you:

  • Prepare for visits
  • Be available
  • Know who's coming
  • Remember appointments

Timing

Reminders may come:

  • Day before
  • Morning of
  • 30 minutes before
  • Based on settings

Customizing

Set reminders:

  • When you want them
  • How to receive them
  • Which appointments

Notification Best Practices

Check Regularly

  • Review notifications daily
  • Don't miss important info
  • Clear old notifications

Keep Info Current

  • Correct email address
  • Current phone number
  • Valid contact info

Don't Ignore

  • Schedule changes are important
  • Messages need response
  • Alerts keep you informed

Managing Many Notifications

If Overwhelmed

If you get too many:

  • Adjust settings
  • Reduce frequency
  • Choose most important
  • Use summaries

If Missing Notifications

If not receiving:

  • Check spam folder
  • Verify contact info
  • Check settings
  • Contact provider

Family Notifications

Shared Alerts

Family members with access:

  • Get their own notifications
  • Based on their settings
  • Keep them informed

Coordinating

When family receives alerts:

  • Reduces repeated questions
  • Everyone stays informed
  • Less coordination needed

Urgent vs. Routine

Important Notifications

Pay attention to:

  • Same-day changes
  • Cancellations
  • Urgent messages
  • Safety information

Routine Updates

Regular notifications:

  • Schedule reminders
  • General updates
  • Informational messages

Troubleshooting

Not Receiving Notifications

If notifications aren't arriving:

  1. Check settings are enabled
  2. Verify email/phone
  3. Check spam folder
  4. Contact provider

Too Many Notifications

If overwhelmed:

  1. Adjust frequency
  2. Turn off non-essential
  3. Use digests
  4. Focus on priorities

Wrong Information

If notifications are incorrect:

  • Contact provider
  • Report the issue
  • Verify your settings

Notification Security

Protecting Privacy

Notifications are:

  • Sent securely
  • To your verified contact
  • Private information limited

What's Not in Notifications

Notifications don't include:

  • Full details
  • Sensitive information
  • Complete messages
  • Click to portal for full info

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