> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.imaracare.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Appointments

> Schedule and track resident medical, therapy, and specialist appointments.

The **Appointments** module schedules and tracks resident medical and therapy visits linked to your facility roster.

## Create an appointment

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Appointments">
    Go to **Resident care → Appointments**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add appointment">
    Select the resident, appointment type (primary care, dental, mental health, therapy, and more), provider, location, date and time, and notes.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    The appointment appears in the list and on the [Centralized calendar](/utilities/calendar).
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Filter and search

Filter by appointment type, upcoming vs. past, or search by resident name or provider. Use exports when you need a paper trail for surveys or care coordination.

## Exports

Export filtered results to **CSV** or **PDF**, or print a single appointment detail sheet for the resident file.

## Staff access

Staff can view and manage appointments when the **Appointments** page is enabled in the permission matrix. Managers and Administrators typically have full access.