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.