FAQs
FAQs
This FAQ is designed to answer common questions about ACS Forms and Surveys. It provides quick explanations, practical examples, and guidance to help you understand how these tools work and how they can support your day-to-day workflows.
📋 Form Management
Q: Can I edit a form after it’s published?
A: No. Once published, a form is uneditable. To make changes, you can:
- Copy the form and edit the new version, or
- Unpublish the form and create a new one
Q: Can I copy or duplicate a form?
A: Yes. Use the Copy option in the form menu. The system creates a duplicate with “(copy)” in the title, which you can edit and publish.
Q: Can I schedule when a form goes live?
A: Currently, publishing is a manual step. A scheduling enhancement is planned for the future.
📥 Submissions and Notifications
Q: Where can I see submissions?
A: Go to Reports > Submitted Forms. You can view responses in bulk (via CSV export) or individually in the Form Submissions table.
Q: Can I export responses?
A: Yes. You can:
- Export all responses as a .csv.
- The ability to export in different formats is coming soon
- Export one, some, or all submissions from the Submissions table.
- Currently, signatures and attachments can only be exported on a per submission basis
Q: What do the icons in the Submissions table mean?
- ✔ Checkmark = submission includes a signature.
- 📎 Paperclip = submission includes an attachment.
Q: Who receives submission notification emails?
A: By default, the form creator receives an email each time a form is submitted.
- Emails include only the form name and a secure link (not the response data).
- Future enhancements will allow admins to assign notifications to other emails.
Q: Can I stop receiving submission notifications?
A: Not currently. Notifications always go to the form creator’s account email. To change this, create forms under the email address where notifications should go.
👤 Access and Visibility
Q: Where can I see submissions?
A: Go to Reports > Submitted Forms. You can view responses in bulk (via CSV export) or individually in the Form Submissions table.
Q: Can I export responses?
A: Yes. You can:
- Export all responses as a .csv.
- The ability to export in different formats is coming soon
- Export one, some, or all submissions from the Submissions table.
- Currently, signatures and attachments can only be exported on a per submission basis
Q: What do the icons in the Submissions table mean?
- ✔ Checkmark = submission includes a signature.
- 📎 Paperclip = submission includes an attachment.
Q: Who receives submission notification emails?
A: By default, the form creator receives an email each time a form is submitted.
- Emails include only the form name and a secure link (not the response data).
- Future enhancements will allow admins to assign notifications to other emails.
Q: Can I stop receiving submission notifications?
A: Not currently. Notifications always go to the form creator’s account email. To change this, create forms under the email address where notifications should go.
🔐 Security and Data
Q: Where is data stored?
A: All form and survey data is stored securely in Google Cloud.
Q: How long is data stored?
A: Currently, there is no expiry set for stored data.
- Data is retained indefinitely unless a custom policy is requested.
- We can work with organizations that need specific retention timelines.
Q: Is data encrypted?
Yes. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest.
Q: Does data stay in its country of origin?
A: Yes. Data remains stored within its country of origin for compliance.
🎨 Customization and Integration
Q: Can forms be embedded on our website?
A: Yes. Each published form provides an embed code for websites, intranets, or portals.
Q: Can I brand forms with our logo and colours?
A: Yes. Use HTML or Content layout components to add logos, text, or styling.
Q: What file types can be uploaded through forms?
A: Standard formats (PDF, DOCX, JPG, PNG, etc.) are supported. File size restrictions may apply.
Q: Can I collect digital signatures?
A: Yes. Use the Signature component. Submissions with signatures display a ✔ checkmark in the Submissions table.
Q: What browsers and devices are supported?
A: ACS Forms and Surveys works in all modern browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari) and is mobile-friendly for phones and tablets.
🏥 EHR/EMR Integration
Q: Forms are integrated into my EHR/EMR. Does it automatically update fields in the patient chart based on responses?
A: No. At this time, forms do not auto-populate or update individual fields in the patient chart. This functionality is planned as a future enhancement.
Q: Do submissions automatically update the corresponding fields in my EHR/EMR?
A: No. Not at this time. Submission data must be manually exported and uploaded to a patient or resident chart in your EMR/EHR.