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April 2026 release notes
What shipped in Pawtal in April 2026.
2 min readUpdated 2026-04-22
Overview
A summary of everything that shipped this month.
Who can use this
Everyone.
Where to find it
The What's New section at the top of the Help drawer. Hospital admins also have the list under Admin → Release Notes.
How it works
Every month, Pawtal publishes a release notes article grouped by portal. Major changes include a short recording; minor changes are text only.
Step-by-step
There's nothing to do — this page is informational.
Highlights
Staff Portal
- New Your Moment card on the dashboard, combining your upcoming shift, today's tasks, and recent praise.
- Redesigned Company Culture drawers for Praise, Tails, Bulletin, Ideas, and Announcements.
- New Career Capsule drawer summarizing your growth across skills, performance, and learning.
Management Portal
- Open Shifts now supports skills-based eligibility filters.
- New Safety Compliance Heatmap combines inspection, EAP, and safety program acknowledgment status.
Admin Portal
- Staff Notifications center consolidates notification preferences and testing.
- Safety Programs Hub with quiz presets, required skills, and acknowledgment reporting.
Integrations
- New Shift Reminders and Safety Program Review cron jobs.
- New Schedule Published and Announcement notification events.
FAQ
Where are older release notes?
Browse Release Notes in the manual sidebar.