Documentation and sharing of information

The information in KIS can become out of date quickly and there is no automatic date entry within the special notes section. The following will help those using the information contained in the KIS be confident that it is up to date:

• Where possible date new entries into the special notes, and refer to actual dates, rather than words such as “currently” or “recently”, which can be misinterpreted when read 6 or 12 months into the future.
• GP reception staff can check for KIS special notes when taking home visit requests and print a paper copy for the GP or nurse to take on their visit. This information can be useful during the visit, and any updates can be written on the printout for administrative staff to update on return to the practice.