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Data Holding Title Year Description
CJRR CJRR annual report: Hip and knee replacements in Canada, 2018–2019 This report provides a summary of the latest key statistics related to hip and knee replacement surgeries performed in Canada. 2 companion documents are available, including data tables with national, provincial and territorial results, and the latest set of cumulative revision risk curves.
CJRR CJRR annual report: Hip and knee replacements in Canada, 2021–2022 This latest annual report from the Canadian Joint Replacement Registry (CJRR) provides updated statistics on hip and knee replacements performed in Canada.
CJRR CJRR annual report: Hip and knee replacements in Canada, 2019–2020 ​​This annual report from the Canadian Joint Replacement Registry (CJRR) provides updated statistics on hip and knee replacements performed in Canada.
CJRR Canadian Joint Replacement Registry Minimum Data Set Manual, Updated 2021 2021

Tools and guidelines on submitting data to the Canadian Joint Replacement Registry.

CJRR CJRR annual report: Hip and knee replacements in Canada, 2020–2021 ​This latest annual report from the Canadian Joint Replacement Registry (CJRR) provides updated statistics on hip and knee replacements performed in Canada
CJRR Canadian Joint Replacement Registry Update, 2021 ​This edition highlights national CJRR coverage, data submission deadlines, data quality reminders and recent releases.
CJRR Canadian Joint Replacement Registry: 2019–2020 Full Annual Report ​​This document consists of the 3 products (Snapshot, Quick Stats and data tables) that make up the 2019–2020 CJRR annual report.
CJRR Report: Hip and Knee replacements in Canada: CJRR Annual Report, 2020, 2021 ​Read the latest annual report for the Canadian Joint Replacement Registry (CJRR) to learn about clinical information and patient outcomes for hip and knee replacements in Canada.
CMDB Canadian MIS Database (CMDB) User Guide ​The CMDB User Guide provides information on the composition, processing and use of data from the Canadian Management Information System (MIS) Database (CMDB).
CMDB Using the MIS Standards to Report COVID-19–Related Expenses to CIHI 2020

This document provides guidance to provinces and territories on how to report health service organizations' COVID-19–related expenses to CIHI using the MIS Standards

CORR Data Quality Documentation for Users: Canadian Organ Replacement Register, 2011 to 2020 Data Information on the types of data captured in the CORR database, including supply chain and accuracy, methodological changes and revision history.
CORR Data Quality Documentation for Users: Canadian Organ Replacement Register, 2010 to 2019 Data 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.
CORR Canadian Organ Replacement Register — Methodological Notes and Supplementary Information, 2009 to 2018

Topics that supplement the tables and figures: CORR board of directors; list of transplant hospitals, renal programs and organ procurement organizations; analytical methods; and more.

CORR Data Quality Documentation for Users: Canadian Organ Replacement Register, 2009 to 2018 Data 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.

CORR CORR Web-Entry Data Form User Manual 2016 The CORR Web-Entry Form is an online tool that allows providers to securely submit data over the internet.
CPERS Canadian Patient Experiences Survey — Inpatient Care, Data Dictionary Manual Data element definitions and guidelines for collecting data in the Canadian Patient Experiences Survey on Inpatient Care (CPES-IC) Minimum Data Set (MDS).
CPERS Effective Strategies for Increasing Post-Discharge Survey Response Rates ​​Learn about strategies you can use to increase post-discharge response rates for the Canadian Patient Experiences Survey — Inpatient Care (CPES-IC).
CPERS CPES-IC Sample Size Recommendations ​​This document recommends minimum sample sizes for administering the Canadian Patient Experiences Survey — Inpatient Care (CPES-IC).
CPERS Canadian Patient Experiences Survey — Inpatient Care A survey for health care professionals to distribute to patients to participate in the Canadian Patient Experiences Survey — Inpatient Care.
DAD Canadian Health Outcomes for Better Information and Care Infosheet 2016 Terminology for use in patient assessment and electronic health record documentation for the collection of standardized clinical outcomes reflecting nursing practices in Canada.
DAD , NACRS How to Monitor Your DAD and/or NACRS Data Submissions Explore how to monitor your Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) and/or National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS) data submission.
HCRS Home Care Reporting System (HCRS) Data Submission Specifications Manual 2021-2022 2021-2022 The manual contains important information about the submission process, including a number of examples.
HWDB Regulated Nurses Database Data Element List 2013 List of data elements on supply, distribution and practice characteristics of the three groups of regulated nursing professionals in Canada.
HWDB Physiotherapist Database Manual, Version 2.0 2013

Data submission specifications and data dictionary for the Physiotherapist Database (PTDB) at CIHI.

HWDB Occupational Therapist Database Manual, Version 3.0 2013

Data submission specifications and data dictionary for the Occupational Therapist Database (OTDB) at CIHI.

NPDB National Physician Database Data Submission Specifications Manual: Data Elements Detailed description of the data elements and submission requirements for the National Physician Database.
NRS Easy Reference Guide to the National Rehabilitation Reporting System This guide has step-by-step instructions for participating in the National Rehabilitation Reporting System (NRS), including collecting, submitting and accessing NRS data.
NTR , OTR National and Ontario Trauma Registry Minimum Data Set Includes demographic, diagnostic and procedural information on all admissions to acute care hospitals because of injury.
OMHRS Significant Change-in-Status Assessments for the Ontario Mental Health Reporting System

The RAI–Mental Health (RAI-MH) is an assessment used to evaluate the needs, strengths and preferences of a person. The significant change-in-status assessment guidelines provide tips for clinicians.

OMHRS Ontario Mental Health Reporting System (OMHRS) — Guide to Interpreting Quarterly Comparative Reports, 2015-2016 2015

The Ontario Mental Health Reporting System — Guide to Interpreting Quarterly Comparative Reports explains the format and the information presented in the Quarterly Comparative Reports.

OMHRS System for Classification of In-Patient Psychiatry (SCIPP) Grouping Methodology: Flow Charts and SAS Code, OMHRS Version 2016–2017 2016-2017

This product describes the System for Classification of In-Patient Psychiatry (SCIPP) grouping methodology through flowcharts and SAS code. This grouping methodology is meant for use with all Ontario Mental Health Reporting System (OMHRS) data. 

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