Patient Identifiers
Full legal name, preferred name, date of birth, sex, and government ID where applicable; used for matching records and billing.
A complete packet provides a reliable legal and clinical record that supports safe care, accurate billing, and compliance with HIPAA and state consent rules. It reduces intake delays, avoids duplicated data entry, and documents guardian consents for minors.
Intake packets are completed by administrative staff, clinicians, school nurses, or program coordinators at first contact.
Guardians or legally authorized representatives sign consent and disclosure forms; accurate completion ensures consent is valid and services can proceed.
Full legal name, preferred name, date of birth, sex, and government ID where applicable; used for matching records and billing.
Names, relationships, contact numbers, addresses, and legal authority statements that establish who may consent for treatment and receive protected health information.
Allergies, current medications, chronic conditions, past surgeries, and relevant family history that inform safe treatment and emergency response.
Treatment consent, HIPAA release, immunization consent, and photography/media permissions with dated signatures and signer roles recorded.
Preferred emergency contact order, authorized pick-up persons, and any special instructions for evacuation or medical interventions.
Behavioral or mental-health screeners, risk-assessment items, and clinician intake notes saved to the record for triage and referrals.
Use secure, HIPAA-compliant channels for transmission to protect PHI during distribution.
Confirm recipient access and consent for electronic delivery before sending; maintain logs of disclosures and transmission.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Name and DOB fields | Required; format validation enabled |
| Guardian consent | Conditional field shown for minors |
| Signature capture | Audit trail and timestamp enabled |
| Attachment support | Upload ID and insurance card |
Complete before first visit to ensure informed consent
Signed consent remains valid until revoked or superseded
Submit claims per payer deadlines, typically within 90 days
Update packet whenever material changes occur
Retain access logs for at least six years under HIPAA rules
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| Free Trial | 7-day trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |