The fifth tab on the Residents screen is headed "Contacts". This screen allows the user to enter Next of Kin and GP information and also information relating to an appointee if required. (None of these fields is compulsory).
Multiple Next of Kin records can be added if required. To create a new record click the "Add" button.
Fill in all of the relevant fields on the screen.
If you have received consent to use this data under the GDPR regulations, click the "Consent Received" box. You can also record whether this individual holds a "Lasting Power of Attorney" for the resident - this may be "Health", "Finance" or "Both".
Then click the "OK" button to save the record.
To edit an existing record, highlight the relevant record and then click the "Edit" button.
Make the required changes and then click the "OK" button to save the amended record.
To remove a record completely, highlight the relevant item and then click the "Del" button.
You will then be asked to confirm your choice.
Click on "Yes" to confirm deletion or "No" to cancel.
Data can be entered directly to any of the other fields on the screen and saved by clicking on the green "Tick" button.
A list of all "Next of Kin" records can be printed by running the Next of Kin List report. This also gives the option of outputting the data to a CSV file which can then be used for mail merge if you want to create labels or letters.
