Source: https://vaultcrmhelp.veeva.com/doc/Content/CRM_topics/CallSampling/SignatureCapture/SigCap.htm

## Capturing Electronic Signatures for Sampling

Capturing signatures for sampling on the call report enables users to maintain centralized, comprehensive records of call activities. Signature capture also helps ensure relevant regulatory and compliance requirements are met.

#### Validation Disclaimer

On the Windows platform, this feature is released without validation for sampling. The feature requires enablement and does not affect other Vault CRM functionality. It was extensively tested by our QA team during the development and release process and will go through validation at a later date.

**Who can use this feature?**

* End Users — iPad, iPhone, Windows
* [Using Electronic Signature Capture for Sampling](#Using)
* HCPs — iPad, iPhone, Windows
* [Providing Signatures](#Providin)
* Users do not require an additional license

### Configuring Electronic Signature Capture for Sampling for

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To configure this feature, ensure [Configuring Call Reporting](../../Call_Reporting_2/ConfiguringCR.htm) and [Configuring Call Sampling](../Config/ConfiguringCS.htm) are complete.

#### Configuring Approved Email Receipts for Sampling

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Approved Email can be used to send email receipts to HCPs when they sign for samples or other products.

Approved Email receipts for sampling are not available on the Windows platform.

To enable this functionality:

1. Ensure [Creating Approved Email Receipt Templates for Signature Transactions](../../Multichannel/ApprovedEmail/SendAE/EmailReceiptsforSignatureTransactions.htm) is configured.
2. Navigate to **Admin > Users & Groups > Permission Sets**.
3. Select the appropriate permission set.
4. Select the **Objects** tab.
5. Grant end users the following permissions:

   | Object | Object Permission | Object Types | Fields | Field Permission |
   | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
   | call2\_\_v | CRE | n/a | request\_receipt\_\_vreceipt\_email\_\_v | Edit |
   | call2\_sample\_\_v | CRE | n/a | n/a | n/a |
6. Navigate to **Admin > Configuration > Objects > call2\_\_v > Layouts**.
7. Add the following fields to the appropriate layouts on the **call2\_\_v** object:
   * request\_receipt\_\_v
   * receipt\_email\_\_v
8. Navigate to **Business Admin > Objects**.
9. Select **Approved Email Settings > Global AE Settings**.
10. Enter a value of 1 for the **Enable Approved Email Receipts** Approved Email setting.
11. Select **Save**.

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Approved Email can be used to send email receipts to HCPs when they sign for samples or other products. To enable this feature:

1. Ensure [Creating Approved Email Receipt Templates for Signature Transactions](../../Multichannel/ApprovedEmail/SendAE/EmailReceiptsforSignatureTransactions.htm) is configured.
2. Navigate to **Admin > Users & Groups > Permission Sets**.
3. Select the appropriate permission set.
4. Select the **Objects** tab.
5. Grant integration users the following permissions:

   | Object | Object Permission | Object Types | Fields | Field Permission |
   | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
   | call2\_\_v | CRED | n/a | * request\_receipt\_\_v * receipt\_email\_\_v | Edit |
   | call2\_sample\_\_v | CRED | n/a | n/a | n/a |

### Using Electronic Signature Capture for Sampling as

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End users capture HCP signatures when they disburse samples. View the following sections for details:

* [Capturing Electronic Signatures for Sampling](#Capturin)
* [Ensuring PDMA Compliance](#Ensuring)
* [Locking Sample and BRC Information](#Locking)
* [Signature Length Requirements](#Signatur)
* [Considerations](#Consider)

#### Capturing Electronic Signatures for Sampling

The signature page displays the samples disbursed along with the quantity, unit of measure, lot number, and manufacturer/distributor in a bar on the left side of the screen. By default, the Sign action displays only if a sample product or BRC is selected. For unique activity group calls, the user must also select a sample recipient.

![](../../../Resources/Images/Activities/CallReporting/CallReportSampling/Default/SigShipTo.PNG)

The font size for product names on the signature page displays dynamically based on the length of the product name and related information. The font size does not decrease below 12 point font.

iPad, Windows
iPhone

To capture a signature on the iPad or Windows platform:

1. Select **Sign** from the All Actions menu.
2. Select the **language** for the disclaimer (if [Displaying Country-Specific Disclaimers](CountrySpecific.htm) are enabled). Disclaimers may be up to 5,000 characters in length.
3. Select the padlock icon to hide the Accept and Cancel actions (optional). Hiding the Accept and Cancel actions safeguards against the signee dismissing the signature page and accessing confidential information. Selecting in the area of the padlock again restores them.
   ![](../../../Resources/Images/Activities/CallReporting/Advanced/sign-padlock.PNG)

Present the signature capture screen to the HCP for signing.

Once the HCP hands the device back to the user, the user:

1. Reviews the signature.
2. Selects **Accept**.

To capture a signature on the iPhone platform:

1. Select **Sign** from the All Actions menu.
2. Select the **language** for the disclaimer (if [Disclaimer languages](SigDisclaimer.htm) are configured).
3. Select the **Request Receipt** email address (if [Approved Email Receipts for Sampling](#AE) is configured and an email receipt is desired).

![](../../../Resources/Images/Activities/CallReporting/Advanced/Signatures/Setup_iPhone.png)

4. Select **Start** to begin the signature capture process.

Once the HCP hands the device back to the user, the user:

1. Reviews the signature.
2. Selects **Done**.

![](../../../Resources/Images/Activities/CallReporting/Advanced/Signatures/Confirmation Page_iPhone.png)

When the user selects **Done**, the Signature page is locked and all fields are stamped in the audit trail. The signature cannot be canceled or edited.

The signature can be cleared and re-signed until the user submits the call, unless [sample limits](../Disbursements/SampleLimits.htm) are configured and sample products are added to the call report. If sample limits are configured and sample products are on the call report, the signature cannot be cleared and re-signed.

When a signature is captured, the signature datetime automatically overwrites the original call datetime. This helps users keep their schedules accurate without needing to manually update the call datetime after capturing a signature. See [Maintaining Separate Call and Signature Datetimes](../../Call_Reporting_2/Executing/PopulateHeader/DateOverwrite.htm) for information on disabling this behavior.

When the call is submitted, the signature becomes an official record and can no longer be viewed or edited.

#### Ensuring PDMA Compliance

To comply with Prescription Drug Marketing Act (PDMA) requirements, the following fields are read-only on the signature capture screen:

* HCP Name
* HCP Title [Salutation field]
* Credentials
* License #
* Call Date
* Call Address
* List of all Sample Lots disbursed including:
* Quantity
* Sample Name
* Lot #
* Manufacturer
* Distributed By
* Disclaimer

#### Locking Sample and BRC Information

To ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance, the following fields on the call2\_\_v object are locked when users save a signature on a call with samples, alternative sample, high value promotional items, or BRCs:

* recordtypeid\_\_v
* account\_\_v
* address\_\_v
* call\_datetime\_\_v
* call\_date\_\_v
* sample\_card\_\_v
* sample\_send\_card\_\_v
* supervising\_physician\_\_v
* All fields placed in the Samples section on the call report

The same fields are locked after users submit [Paper-Based Sampling](../CaptSigforSampling/PaperBased.htm) calls with samples, alternative samples, high value promotional items, or BRCs, and a sample card number or sample send card number.

#### Signature Length Requirements

The storage limit for the signature\_\_v field on Calls, Medical Inquiries, and Medical Events is 32k. If an end user tries to save a signature that is too short or too long, an error message displays indicating the signature is not valid.

The captured signature must have at least three data points and be at least 100 pixels in length. For reference, a single straight line is two data points.

#### Considerations

If the enable\_sample\_distributed\_by\_sig\_\_v Veeva Setting is enabled and the Company name is populated, the signature page displays the user's company name as the distributor when users capture a signature for sample products only.

The enable\_sample\_distributed\_by\_sig\_\_v Veeva Setting does not apply to BRC products. For BRC products, the distributor is always the distributor\_\_v field value from the BRC's product\_\_v record.

### Providing Signatures as

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iPad, Windows
iPhone

When iPad or Windows users present the signature capture screen to HCPs, the HCP must do the following:

1. Review the sample, detail, and disclaimer information.
2. Review the request receipt information.
   * Organizations may have custom processes to send receipts based on whether the request\_receipt\_\_v checkbox is selected
   * If [Approved Email Receipts for Sampling](#AE) is enabled, an Approved Email receipt is sent to the HCP when they request a receipt and sign for samples or other products on the call report
3. Sign in the **Signature** box.
   ![](../../../Resources/Images/Activities/CallReporting/Advanced/signed.jpg)

When iPhone users present the signature capture screen to HCPs, the HCP must do the following:

1. Review the signature details, then selects **Next** if the account and sample information is accurate.

If the HCP selects **Back**, the screen locks and displays an error message.
![](../../../Resources/Images/Activities/CallReporting/Advanced/BackLock_iPhone.png)

2. Review the disclaimer and request receipt information, then select **Next** to launch the signature screen.
3. Sign in the **Signature** box.
4. Select **Accept**. The hand over screen displays.
   ![](../../../Resources/Images/Activities/CallReporting/Advanced/handover_iPhone.png)

### Related Topics

[Capturing Signatures for Calls Without Samples](../../Call_Reporting_2/Executing/Activities/NoSampleSig.htm)

[Maintaining Separate Call and Signature Datetimes](../../Call_Reporting_2/Executing/PopulateHeader/DateOverwrite.htm)