diff --git a/EliseAI/application/post_approval_flow/post_approval_service.py b/EliseAI/application/post_approval_flow/post_approval_service.py
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+from enum import Enum
+
+
+class ItemStatus(str, Enum):
+    """Status values for post-approval items."""
+
+    PENDING = "Pending"
+    IN_PROGRESS = "InProgress"
+    COMPLETED = "Completed"
+    CANCELLED = "Cancelled"