Med App allows hospitals to complete assessments digitally on a mobile device, tablet or computer to improve efficiency, and completion rates and reduce unnecessary paper-based waste.
Below is a summary of how it works or you can skip to the following sections
Receiving assessment notifications
If you have push notifications disabled for Med App, you will receive an SMS instead.
Video demonstration
Watch a short video on an assessment being completed on mobile and computer devices.
Step-by-step guide on completing assessments
Step 1: Completing a form as a clinician
After your hospital administrator has sent you a form, it will be available on Med App. You can then follow these steps:
Go to Med App > More > My Forms
Select form that is "Ready to Submit"
Complete form section
Select your assessor
Submit, can share QR code
You'll be able to see status changes to 'awaiting assessor submission'
Assessor should now be able to complete their section of the form
Step 2: Completing a form as an Assessor
If a clinician has selected you as their assessor the form will be available on Med App. You can then follow these steps:
Go to Med App > More > My Approvals
Select form that is "Ready to Submit"
Review clinician form section
Complete your assessor section
Sign your section
Submit, can share QR code with the clinician for them to review and sign
Step 2 Alt: Using computers and tablets to complete an assessment
It's easy to switch to another device to complete an assessment, all you need is access to a web browser. See the following steps:
During an assessment, press the desktop icon in the top right corner of any assessment
Open a web browser on any device and enter web.med.app/form
Enter the unique code from your mobile device
Complete & submit the assessment
Step 3: Final sign-off by clinician and submission to your administrator
After your assessor has completed, signed and submitted their form, it will be available on Med App for you to sign off. You can then follow these steps:
Go to 'My Forms' and see the form "Ready to Sign"
Open form and review all completed sections
Continue to add your signature and submit
The form is now completed and will be available to your administrator to review
Your administrator will now be able to view the completed form
Exporting your assessment as a PDF
Go to 'More' in the bottom right of your nav bar at the bottom of your phone
Toggle tabs to All Forms to find your completed forms
Select a completed form
Press 'Export as PDF' to download your completed assessment
Feedback
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FAQs
Q: How do I know when I have a form ready to complete?
A: If you have push notifications enabled for Med App, you will receive a push notification to notify you when a new form is available, and when it's coming up to the due date. If notifications are disabled you will receive an SMS.
Q: Can I complete a form on a desktop device?
A: Yes, in the top right hand corner of the form there is a a desktop icon. When you tap on this icon you will see instructions to access https://web.med.app/form, you will need to enter the unique code on this page to access the form.
Q: Can I fill out an assessment without being signed up to Med App?
A: Yes you can. If you have an assigned form but not registered, you will be emailed a link to complete your form or assessment.
Q: Can I submit a form if my device is offline?
A: No, currently you will need an internet connection to submit a form. If you are in an area with an inconsistent connection, you can save a draft version of the form while you are connected so that you can ensure your changes are not lost.
Q: I can't find my assessor from the list of available assessors
A: Please contact your administrator to let them know that your assessor is missing and they should be able to resolve this issue.
Q: What happens if I don't complete the form by the close date?
A: Your administrator should allow ample time to complete a form prior to the close date. You cannot submit the form after the close date and you will need to contact your administrator to make a form available.
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