Care Provider: Post a Notice on CareApp
Learn how to post a notice on CareApp and efficiently communicate with your community.
Written by Georgia Radcliffe
Updated at April 11th, 2023
What is a Notice?
A Notice is a type of post that can be created on CareApp. A notice is a quick and easy way to share information and updates with many members at one time.
You can choose who you would like to see your Notice and pin it at the top of the home page for any time period you like.
Notices are used for newsletters, activity schedules, menus, photos, reminders, etc.
What does a notice look like on CareApp?
See the below screenshot example of what a notice will look like on CareApp. These Notices are pinned at the top of the home page in the "Pinned Notices".
Who can post a Notice?
If you have a Coordinator or Administrator account on CareApp you can create Notice posts for your CareApp community.
DeleteWhere can I find a notice post once it no longer appears on the home screen?
All notices are stored in the "Notices" tab and can be found at any time, even after the post is not longer pinned to the home screen.
Who can see Notice Posts?
Administrator and Coordinator accounts can see all notices that are posted in your community. Other CareApp role types will only be able to see a notice when they are selected when creating the notice.
How can I tell who can see a Notice?
Click on any notice to see who can view it. Please see the screenshot below for an example.
Post a Notice today!
Follow the guide below to create a notice post.
Please click on the tab below that aligns with the type of device you are using.
Mobile & Tablet
- Log into an Administrator or Coordinator CareApp account.
- Tap the +New button at the bottom of the home screen.
- Tap 'Notice' from the menu.
- Create a title for your notice.
- Add in any details in the text box.
- Select the user groups you would like to receive the notice.
- Choose how long you would like the notice to be pinned at the pinned notice section at the top of the home screen.
- Attach any documents or photos you like.
- Star any PNG or JPEG image file to become your announcement preview. If you do not upload an image file you will not see a star.
- At the bottom of the page you will see the "Announcement preview".
- Once you are happy with your post tap the send button at on the top right-hand corner.
- Your Notice will be posted with the image that you have Stared as the announcement preview.
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Computer & Web
- Click the +New button in the left-side menu.
- Click on 'Notice' from the menu.
- Create a title for your Notice.
- Add in any details in the text box.
Choose how long you would like the notice to be pinned at the top of the home screen.
- Select the user groups you would like to receive the notice.
- Clcik "Add Files" to attach documents and images to your post.
Clcik on the star next to any PNG or JPEG image file to create an announcment preview.
- See the announemnt preview appear at the bottom of the post.
- Once you are happy with your post, click "Post Notice".
This Notice will now be posted and visible in the pinned notices sections and the notices tab.
DeleteWhat if I make a mistake with my Notice post?
You are able to edit or delete any notice post you have created. Please see the below guide to edit your post.
If you have a Coordinator or Administrator account on CareApp you can edit a notice that has already been posted.
Please see the guide below on how you can do this.
Mobile
1. Log into a Coordinator or Administrator account on CareApp.
2. Tap on the notice you wish to edit.
3. Tap "Edit".
4. Choose "Edit" from the drop-down menu.
5. You will now be able to edit this post.
6. Tap the send button to post the edited version of your Notice..png)
