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Family communication and updates

Automatically generates and sends personalized family updates when significant resident care events occur, ensuring timely communication and transparency. This workflow reduces manual communication tasks for staff while keeping families informed and engaged in their loved one's care.

Workflow Trigger

Significant care event is logged for a resident in the care management system

Visual Flow

Each node represents an automated step. Connections show how data and decisions move through the workflow.

Step-by-Step Breakdown

Detailed explanation of each automated stage in the workflow.

  1. 1
    Trigger

    Care event logged

    A significant care event such as medication change, incident report, or health status update is recorded in the resident's care file. The system automatically detects events flagged for family notification.

  2. 2
    Action

    Retrieve resident information

    Pulls comprehensive resident profile including current care plan, family contact preferences, and communication history. Gathers relevant medical and activity data for the update.

  3. 3
    Decision

    Determine communication urgency

    Evaluates the severity and type of care event to determine if immediate notification is required or if it can be included in routine updates. Routes to appropriate communication pathway based on urgency level.

  4. 4
    Action

    Generate personalized update

    Creates customized family communication using templates and resident-specific information. Includes care event details, current status, and next steps in family-friendly language.

  5. 5
    Action

    Send multi-channel notification

    Delivers the update through family's preferred communication channels such as email, SMS, or facility mobile app. Includes relevant photos or documents when appropriate.

  6. 6
    Action

    Log communication record

    Documents the sent communication in the resident's file including timestamp, recipients, and delivery status. Updates family engagement tracking for compliance and relationship management.

  7. 7
    Output

    Communication complete confirmation

    Confirms successful delivery of family update and provides staff with notification summary. Generates any required follow-up tasks or scheduled check-ins with family members.

Outputs

  • Automated family notification sent
  • Communication record logged in resident file
  • Staff notification of family update completion

Key Metrics

  • Family communication response time
  • Family satisfaction scores
  • Staff time saved on manual updates
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