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.

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

Toolkit
Published July 30, 2020

This toolkit accompanies AV��’s governance and capability framework. It provides templates to help users start to build their health data information program with core and foundational capabilities.

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

Framework
Published July 30, 2020

This framework outlines the 28 capabilities — policies, processes and practices — and governance practices that health information organizations or networks can use to generate greater value from health data and information.

Continuing Care Reporting System Data Users Guide, 2018–2019 (PDF)

User guide
Published May 15, 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.

User guide
Published May 12, 2020

Information on the quality of the data for the relevant fiscal year, as well as on major historical changes to the database.

Data Quality Documentation, Hospital Morbidity Database — Current-Year Information, 2018–2019 (PDF)

Report
Published February 4, 2020

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 2018–2019.

Data Quality Documentation for Users: Canadian Organ Replacement Register, 2009 to 2018 Data (PDF)

Report
Published December 5, 2019

Information on the types of data captured in CORR, data supply chain, coverage, under-reporting, non-response, reliability/response bias, methodological changes and revision history.

National Ambulatory Care Reporting System Open-Year Data Quality Test Specifications, 2019–2020 (PDF)

Report
Published August 15, 2019

Open-year data quality tests performed on NACRS in 2019–2020, including the test specifications, selection criteria and data elements used.

Discharge Abstract Database Open-Year Data Quality Test Specifications, 2019–2020 (PDF)

Report
Published August 15, 2019

Open-year data quality tests performed on DAD in 2019–2020, including the test specifications, selection criteria and data elements used.

Health Workforce, 2018 — Methodology Guide (PDF)

Methodology notes
Published June 27, 2019

This guide summarizes the strengths and limitations of the health workforce data contained in our analytical products and the ways in which it can be effectively used and analyzed.

MIS Patient Cost Database Methodology (PDF)

Methodology notes
Published January 30, 2019

A comprehensive methodology that describes allocation and cost distribution per patient visit for comparisons and decision-making on resource consumption and performance.

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