This article details new Patient Portal and Application Manager features, including a Custom Document Request system for applicants to upload required files and automated tagging for intake applications upon import.
Permissions Required
- Manage Admissions
Managing Patient Portal Features
Configuring Custom Document Requests (Staff)
Admissions staff can now customize which documents are needed for different application types (e.g., Adult vs. Adolescent).
- Click the Admissions button to open the Application Manager. Click on the gear icon to open Application Configuration.
- Locate the application type and click + Add Document Request.
- Enter a title (e.g., "Health Insurance Card") and an optional description.
- Check the Required? box if the application cannot be finalized without this file.
- Click Save. You can also Edit or Delete existing requests at any time.

Uploading Documents (Applicants)
From the applicant’s perspective, the process is seamless:
- On the Portal Dashboard, the applicant will see a status of Incomplete - Pending Uploads until all required files are uploaded.

- Clicking either the Supporting Documents or Required Documents button will open the file uploads page.
- On the upload page, they can see which files are Required or Requested if applicable.
- The applicant selects Choose File, picks their document (up to 50MB), and uploads it.
Reviewing Submitted Documents (Staff)
Once uploaded, these files are immediately visible to your team.
- Click the Admissions button to open the Application Manager.

- In the Files column of the Active Applications table, you will see a list of all documents submitted by that applicant.
- Click the document name to view or download the file directly from the table.
- Once an application is imported, the files will be added to an Admission Folder in the client's Files Tab.
Automated Tagging for Intake Applications
We have introduced a new Tags configuration tool within the Application Configuration page. This feature allows System Administrators to pre-define multiple tags that automatically apply to a patient’s chart the moment their application type is imported.
Previously, configuring default tags required a request to BestNotes Support. By moving this into a self-service interface, System Administrators can now:
- Increase Efficiency: Eliminate the manual step of tagging records after an import.
- Improve Data Accuracy: Ensure every patient record is categorized consistently and accurately based on the specific application type.
- Gain Autonomy: Instantly update and manage application workflows without waiting for backend configuration changes.

How to configure your intake application tags:
- Navigate to Admissions and select the Gear Icon.
- Locate the specific Application Category you wish to modify (e.g., "Adult Intake" or "Youth Intake").


- Click the new Tags button, located next to the + Add Document Request button.
- In the multi-select drop-down menu, select the tags you wish to apply.
- Tip: You can use the search bar within the menu to quickly find specific tags from your existing library.
- Click Save.

Once configured, any application imported via the Admissions Manager will automatically include these tags on the newly created or updated patient chart.
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