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

# Asking good questions

> Practical tips for getting accurate, well-sourced answers from AskHQ.

AskHQ works best when it has the right material and a clear question. These tips help you get
accurate, well-cited answers.

## Tips

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Be specific about what you need">
    Instead of *"tell me about time off,"* ask *"How many PTO days does a full-time caregiver
    accrue in their first year?"* A specific question retrieves more precise sources.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Make sure the source exists">
    AskHQ answers from your uploaded documents and connected systems. If you ask about a policy
    you haven't uploaded yet, it can't answer from it. See
    [Source documents](/guides/askhq/source-documents).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Check the Sources strip">
    Every grounded answer shows the documents it used. Open them to confirm the answer reflects
    your current policy — especially for anything you'll act on.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Ask data questions for charts">
    Once a system is connected, questions like *"What was revenue by payer last quarter?"* or
    *"List 2026 hires by job title"* can return a chart you can
    [save to a dashboard](/guides/dashboards/saved-dashboards).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Follow up in the same thread">
    AskHQ remembers the conversation. Ask a broad question first, then narrow down — *"...and
    just for the Memphis location?"*
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Good questions to start with

| You want to know     | Try asking                                                    |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
| A policy detail      | "What's our call-out / no-show policy for caregivers?"        |
| An onboarding step   | "What documents does a new hire need to complete onboarding?" |
| A financial figure   | "What were our top three expense categories last month?"      |
| A workforce snapshot | "How many caregivers are currently in the interview stage?"   |