Shift Notes

Shift Notes

Shift notes are added from the user context menu in SOVA Mobile, and are used to convey basic information about the shift. Note: this should not be used for emergency or time sensitive communications, there are other features in SOVA for that such as E-Notify and the 22 notification systems built into SOVA which are found in the Communication screen.

  • Open the user context menu and select "Shift Notes"
  • The screen opens below
  • Compose your message, which is automatically timestamped, and tap the save button


  • Additional messages added after the first are appended together, and separated by a timestamp automatically:


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