⓷ Create Your First Resident Profile
After creating the facility profile, start by adding a resident profile.
FAQ: What do I do after I create my facility? I need to add my first Resident.
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Access the Resident Creation Tool
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After creating your first facility, click on the facility image to view its details.
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Click the Synkwise logo or navigation bar, then select the icon of a person with a plus sign to start adding a resident.
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Enter General Information
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Fill in first name and last name (must match pharmacy records if connected).
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Enter the date of birth either by selecting from the calendar or typing it in.
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Provide the date of admission, gender (optional), and room number.
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Select the facility if you manage more than one.
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You can also assign staff and later add an “About Me” summary in third person.
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Add Allergies and Diagnoses
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Enter any known allergies (e.g. peanut allergy).
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For diagnoses, start typing or paste the ICD-10 code or description. You can use codes from hospital discharge papers or type them manually.
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Connect Pharmacy Information
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Choose a pharmacy from your state list.
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The selected pharmacy’s contact info (phone/fax) will auto-fill in the resident’s contact section.
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Create the Resident Profile
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After reviewing all info, click Create.
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This saves the resident and takes you to their full profile view.
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Update Profile with Additional Information
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Click on the resident profile to update or complete more sections.
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Add a photo by dragging/uploading.
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Assign labels to categorize or tag residents (create new ones if needed).
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Complete Background and Health Info
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Fill in fields such as height, weight, religion, language, code status (e.g. DNR), vaccination records, dietary needs, insurance details, and funeral preferences.
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Upload important documents like the POLST/DNR form to appear in emergency reports.
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Save Updates
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Once all info is entered, click Update at the top of the profile page.
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Need Help?
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Use the Help button in the bottom-right corner of Synkwise for assistance.
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