Proxwell Glossary

What is a "grace period"?

Not all medications or activities need to be completed at the same exact time every day. A "grace period" is a period of time you select during which a scheduled event can be completed and considered "on time." Click here to learn how to set a "grace period" for an event.

What is a scheduled medication?

A scheduled medication is one that is taken at a specific time on a specific day of the week for a duration of time.

What is a scheduled activity?

A scheduled activity is one that is happens at a specific time on a specific day of the week for a duration of time.

What is an "as needed" medication?

An "as needed" medication is one that is only taken when it is needed as opposed to on a regular schedule.

What is an "as needed" activity?

An "as needed" activity is one that is only happens when it is needed as opposed to on a regular schedule.

What is an on-time task?

An "on-time" task is a medication or activity that is completed within 1 full grace period. For example, a task is scheduled for 1 pm and has a grace period of 30 minutes, if the task is completed and reported between 12:30 and 1:30pm, it is considered "on -time."

What is a late task?

An "late" task is a medication or activity that is not completed before 1 full grace period elapses. For example, a task is scheduled for 1 pm and has a grace period of 30 minutes, if the task is not completed before 1:30pm, it is considered "late."

What is a missed task?

A "missed" task is a medication or activity that is not completed before 2 full grace periods elapse. For example, a task is scheduled for 1 pm and has a grace period of 30 minutes, if it is not completed and reported before 2pm, it is considered "missed."

What is a health observation?

A health observation is anything about the patient's health that you have observed firsthand and would like to document. Learn how to add a health observation.

What is a patient note?

A patient note is a way for you to document anything about the person you're caring for that is not specifically health-related. Learn how to add a patient note.

What is the difference between a patient note and a health observation?

A health observation is written commentary specifically about the health of the person you're caring for while a patient note is a general observation that is not specifically health-related.