What the fields mean
The client's care plan describes demand: which services must happen, how often, how long they take, which time windows apply, whether visits belong together, and which requirements or preferences affect staffing. Continuity fields describe who should preferably visit the client and which local area the client belongs to.
Most continuity fields do not block the first schedule, but they help Caire prioritize the right employees and produce clearer recommendations when the schedule is analyzed.
Clients
The people receiving care. The client's address and care plan create demand.
| Field | Level | Why it matters | Used for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name and active status | First schedule | Shows which clients should be planned. | Schedule selection, lists, and reports. |
| Service area | First schedule | Connects the client to the correct team. | Schedule creation and local diagnostics. |
| Address and coordinates | First schedule | Defines where visits take place. | Routes, travel time, and geographic bottlenecks. |
| Designated and preferred caregivers | Better metrics | Gives Caire a clear continuity signal. | Continuity metrics and improvement suggestions. |
How they are used in the solution
The designated caregiver and preferred caregivers help Caire protect continuity around the client. Districts connect client demand to local capacity and routes.
Example
If a client has no designated caregiver, the solution can still run. Once the caregiver is selected, diagnostics can show whether the client received that person, another preferred caregiver, or someone else because of capacity limits.