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Accreditation Data Entry in Salesforce

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT | Recorded: 2025-01-17 | Verify against current system state

Abstract

Detailed UAT review session of accreditation application data entry in Salesforce sandbox. Tests three application record types: AANPCE (conferences), Approved Provider, and Individual applications. Documents field mapping issues, required changes for program numbers, decimal support for contact hours, and post-program report multiple entry requirements. Includes extensive discussion of SessionBoard implementation frustrations.

Key Procedures

  • Review AANPCE application fields in Salesforce
  • Test Approved Provider application creation
  • Validate Individual application field mapping
  • Create list views by record type
  • Link orders to accreditation applications
  • Document field changes needed

Notable Statements

  • 0:01:07 "The program number is auto created by Aptify. It's the year, the month, and then whatever's the next in the sequence"
  • 0:02:00 "7039 is actually... in sequence from the last application, no matter which one it's put into"
  • 0:06:26 "They're a contact with this company... She is an NP as well"
  • 0:10:13 "Because those are always usually right next to each other" (accredited by fields)
  • 0:16:48 "Better attach the applications. Got it. So you would go... there'll be an orders thing and you'll be able to click new order"
  • 0:20:16 "No rounding allowed on contact hours or pharmacology hours for any of the applications"
  • 0:26:37 "We need the surveys, prayer program, evals, literature review, new evolving technology and professional organization recommendations"
  • 0:27:05 "I have one company that currently gets accredited for a hundred activities in one year"
  • 0:33:42 "How long is our contract with session board?" (regarding frustrations)
  • 0:34:36 "They tried to change times for sessions and it wouldn't keep the times"

Systems & Configurations

Systems Mentioned

  • Salesforce (sandbox UAT)
  • Aptify (current system, field reference)
  • SessionBoard (abstract/scheduling tool)
  • SmartSheet (schedule workaround)

Application Record Types

Type Fields Notes
AANPCE Conference, J&P articles Internal applications
Approved Provider Person + Company link Provider accreditation
Individual Most fields Detailed application

Program Number Format

Component Example Notes
Year 25 Two digit year
Month 01 Two digit month
Sequence 7039 Auto-incremented across all types

Field Issues Documented

Field Issue Resolution
Application name Confusing with program number Use program number only
Person ID Label mismatch Matches Aptify, OK
Accredited by other Checkbox, no text Add text field
Contact hours Rounds decimals Allow specific decimals
Assigned to Not a lookup Make user lookup
Post-program reports Single entry only Move to related object

Decimal Requirements

Field Precision Needed
Contact hours 0.78, 0.97
Pharmacology hours Specific decimals
Max CE Specific decimals
Max RX Specific decimals

SessionBoard Issues

Issue Impact
Schedule time changes not saving Moved to SmartSheet
Import bug (2+ months) Sushmita can't import, waits for Jasmine
Peer review visibility Can't see others' reviews
Response time Week-long delays

Previous ID Lookup

Current Desired
Shows all applications Filter to record type
No company filter Filter to company's applications

Credentials/Access Mentioned

  • Pat (accreditation director)
  • Sushmita (conference team)
  • Jasmine (SessionBoard contact)
  • Theresa Campo (primary contact)
  • Leah Smith (example approved provider)
  • Teresa/Shreeney (management)

Vendor Contacts Mentioned

  • SessionBoard/Jasmine (support issues)

Errors & Troubleshooting

  • Issue: "Is accredited by other" checkbox not saving
  • Cause: May be display issue
  • Resolution: Need to verify save behavior
  • Timestamp: 0:13:37

  • Issue: Contact hours display rounded

  • Cause: Field format setting
  • Resolution: Enable decimal display
  • Timestamp: 0:29:17

Transcript Gaps & Quality Notes

  • Long UAT session (47 minutes)
  • Multiple participants (Pat, McKenna, Jeff)
  • Second half discusses SessionBoard frustrations
  • Conference team workflow challenges documented
  • Salesforce delay concerns mentioned
  • Recording cuts off during unrelated discussion