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How to Send PAA Forms to KIPU as Evaluation Forms vs PDF Attachments (CRM)

This guide explains how to send PAA (Pre-Admission Assessment) forms to KIPU in two different ways: as PDF attachments or as field-by-field mapped evaluation forms. Understanding the difference is crucial for proper data integration.

Before You Begin

  • You need a completed PAA form in an Intake Opportunity

  • The patient must be pushed to KIPU or linked to an existing KIPU patient record

  • The patient must be accepted in KIPU before the PAA sending options become available

Understanding the Two Methods

Method 1: PDF Attachment (Automatic)

When you push a patient to KIPU through the normal intake process, the PAA automatically sends as a PDF attachment only. This method:

  • Attaches the PAA as a static PDF document in KIPU

  • Does not map individual fields to KIPU's evaluation forms

  • Requires manual data entry in KIPU if you need field-level information

Method 2: Evaluation Form (Manual)

To get PAA fields mapped directly into KIPU's Pre-Admission evaluation forms, you must send them separately using the evaluation form option. This method:

  • Maps each PAA field into its matching KIPU evaluation field

  • Populates KIPU forms with structured, searchable data

  • Must be done manually after the patient is accepted in KIPU

Steps to Send PAA as an Evaluation Form

  1. Navigate to the PAA record: Open the Intake Opportunity and locate the completed Pre-Admission Assessment.

  2. Access the action menu: Click the three-dot menu (...) in the top-right corner of the PAA record.

  3. Select evaluation form option: Choose "Send to Kipu as Evaluation Form" from the dropdown menu.

  4. Confirm the transfer: The system will map each PAA field to its corresponding KIPU evaluation field.

Screenshot showing the three-dot menu with Send to Kipu as Evaluation Form option

Verification / Expected Result

After sending the evaluation form, you should see:

  • Individual PAA fields populated in KIPU's Pre-Admission evaluation forms

  • Structured data that can be searched and filtered within KIPU

  • Field-by-field mapping rather than a static PDF document

Using Both Methods Together

You can use both methods simultaneously if you want:

  • PDF attachment: A static record of the completed form

  • Evaluation form: Structured, searchable field data

This approach gives you the benefits of both document retention and data accessibility.

Troubleshooting / Common Errors

"Send to Kipu as Evaluation Form" option not visible:

  • Verify the patient has been pushed to KIPU and appears in "Linked EMR records"

  • Ensure the patient has been accepted into KIPU

  • Check that you have proper permissions to access the PAA record

Fields still not mapping after using the evaluation form method:

  • Contact Dazos Support with specific field mapping issues

  • Verify the KIPU field configuration allows for the incoming data types

  • Check if custom field mapping is required for your specific KIPU setup

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