IBIS (Intelligence Based Information System) brings together important clinical information to help ambulance clinicians make safe, informed decisions when responding to patients with long‑term or complex health needs.
Below is an easy‑read overview of the key functions IBIS supports.
Access to Important Clinical Documents
IBIS securely stores key patient documents such as Do Not Attempt CPR (DNACPR) forms and Patient‑Specific Instructions (PSIs). This means ambulance clinicians can quickly see essential treatment guidance if the original paperwork isn’t available on scene.
Supporting Complex and Long‑Term Care
For patients with specific clinical needs, IBIS provides tailored instructions written by their specialist teams. These help clinicians follow the right treatment approach and avoid unnecessary interventions or hospital admissions.
Sharing Information With GPs and Community Teams
After attending a patient, clinicians can record a short clinical summary in IBIS. This summary is sent to the patient’s GP or care team so follow‑up can happen quickly and accurately.
Helping Prevent Future Emergencies
IBIS is used to share useful information with community teams, such as, falls risk assessments and notifications about issues like hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar).This helps teams take early action to support patients and prevent further emergencies.
Supporting Joined‑Up Care
By sharing relevant information across hospitals, GPs, community nurses, and social care teams, IBIS helps everyone involved provide consistent, well‑coordinated care.