Data and information quality

Our Data and Information Quality Program is recognized internationally for its comprehensiveness and high standards. We work with our data suppliers and users to ensure we continue to be a trusted source of health information that meets the broadening needs of our stakeholders.

In addition to the resources below, key reference information about AV��’s data sources and indicators is available.

Resources

Have questions about data quality?

dsq@cihi.ca

Data quality by data holding

Narrow the search results below by using the drop-down menus to choose a data holding or content category, or use the search bar for more freedom.

Click a title for pricing and eligibility information. Some restrictions may apply.

Filter by keyword

Content category

Data holding

Showing 71 to 80 of 123 results

Discharge Abstract Database Open-Year Data Quality Test Specifications, 2020–2021 (PDF)

Report
Published February 25, 2021

Open-year data quality tests performed on DAD in 2020–2021, including the test specifications, selection criteria and data elements used.

Data Quality Documentation, Hospital Morbidity Database — Current-Year Information, 2019–2020 (PDF)

Report
Published January 25, 2021

Summary of data quality issues for the given fiscal year for the Hospital Morbidity Database (HMDB). This document contains information on HMDB coverage, non-response, etc., for 2019–2020.

(PDF)

User guide
Published December 8, 2020

Information on the fitness of National Rehabilitation Reporting System (NRS) data for various uses.

Data Quality Documentation for Users: Canadian Organ Replacement Register, 2010 to 2019 Data (XLSX)

Report
Published December 3, 2020

This document provides information on the types of data captured in the CORR database, including supply chain and accuracy, methodological changes, revision history and more.

Canada’s Health Care Providers, 2015 to 2019 — Methodology Notes (PDF)

Methodology notes
Published December 3, 2020

This document summarizes data sources, data definitions, strengths and limitations of the data available.

Continuing Care Reporting System Data Users Guide, 2019–2020 (PDF)

User guide
Published December 1, 2020

This guide supports the understanding and use of the data submitted to the Continuing Care Reporting System (CCRS) by analyzing key data quality measures at different points in the information life cycle.

(PDF)

Report
Published September 9, 2020

AV�� produces annual data quality reports to assess the contribution of each province and territory to 13 of AV��'s data domains.

Data Quality Documentation, National Ambulatory Care Reporting System — Current-Year Information, 2019–2020 (PDF)

Report
Published August 27, 2020

Provides information on the quality of the National Ambulatory Care Reporting System database for a given fiscal year

Data Quality Documentation, Discharge Abstract Database — Current-Year Information, 2019–2020 (PDF)

Report
Published August 27, 2020

Provides information on the quality of the Discharge Abstract Database for a given fiscal year

AV��'s Health Data and Information Governance and Capability Framework — Supplementary Toolkit (PDF)

Toolkit
Published July 30, 2020

This supplementary toolkit provides in-depth summaries of all 28 core, foundational, supplemental and enabling capabilities. It is available on request by emailing datagovernance@cihi.ca.

AV����