Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) and access to KIS

SAS have recently switched on access to ECS for their call handlers in the Emergency Despatch Centres. Having access to ECS will also mean that KIS information will be available to SAS.

Longer term developments are in discussion to integrate KIS further with SAS users including paramedics. Paramedics will continue to have access to the basic ECS summary.

Access to KIS in NHS24

NHS 24 have full access to all KIS records and have a process in place for ensuring that KIS records are flagged on the call handling system.

As part of the NHS 24’s technology upgrade being implemented this year, NHS 24 will have KIS records fully integrated and processes in place to allow access to all staff.