How to Send Care Plans for Signatures in GC

How to Send Care Plans for Signatures in GC

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to send care plans for signatures in GC. Users can electronically sign within the platform or generate a PDF for external signature capture via DocuSign or paper.

Steps to Send Care Plans for Signatures

  1. Access the Care Plan

    • Navigate to the Care Plan section in GC.

    • Click on Full Care Plan to open a new dialog box.


  2. Select Portions for Printing

    • Choose the specific sections of the care plan that need to be included in the printed document.

  3. Add Signatories

    • Scroll down to the Signature Log section at the bottom of the page.

    • Click the “+” button to add each care team member who needs to sign the document.


    • If a member or care team member is unable to sign electronically, select their name and leave the e-signature field blank.

  4. Generate a PDF

    • Once all necessary signatories have been added, generate the care plan as a PDF document.

  5. Capture Signatures

    • If e-signatures were not captured in GC, use an external method to obtain signatures:

      • DocuSign: Upload the PDF to DocuSign and request electronic signatures.

      • Paper Signatures: Print the document and obtain physical signatures.


Additional Notes

  • Ensure all required care team members are included before finalizing the document.

  • Once signed, upload the completed document back into GC for record-keeping.

  • If any changes are made to the care plan, repeat the steps to ensure all necessary approvals are captured.

By following these steps, you can efficiently send care plans for signatures in GC while maintaining compliance and documentation integrity.


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