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 CIHI’s data sources and indicators is available.
Resources
Information Quality Plan
Information Quality Framework
Data Source Assessment Tool
Information Quality Video
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Data Quality by Data Holding
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Data holding | Title | Year | Description |
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DAD | Data Quality Documentation, Hospital Morbidity Database — Current-Year Information, 2015–2016 | 2015–2016 | Information on the quality of the data file for the relevant fiscal year. |
DAD | Discharge Abstract Database Open-Year Data Quality Test Specifications, 2014–2015 | 2015 | Open-year data quality tests performed on the DAD in 2014–2015, along with the rules, selection criteria and data elements used. |
DAD | Data Quality Documentation, Discharge Abstract Database — Current-Year Information, 2014–2015 | 2014-2015 | Information on the quality of the data file for the relevant fiscal year. |
DAD | Data Quality Documentation, Discharge Abstract Database — Current-Year Information, 2013–2014 | 2013–2014 | Information on the quality of the data file for the relevant fiscal year. |
HMHSU | Resident Assessment Instrument-Mental Health (RAI-MH) Outcome Scales Reference Guide | 2015 | The Resident Assessment Instrument-Mental Health (RAI-MH) Outcome Scales Reference Guide provides an overview of the calculation for the outcomes scales derived from the RAI-MH assessment. |
HWDB | Health Workforce, 2018 — Methodology Guide | 2018 | 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. |
NACRS | National Ambulatory Care Reporting System Open-Year Data Quality Test Specifications, 2018–2019 | 2018 | Open-year data quality tests performed on NACRS in 2018–2019, including the rules, patient care types, submission levels, selection criteria and data elements used. |
NACRS | Data Quality Documentation, National Ambulatory Care Reporting System Current-Year Information, 2017–2018 | 2017-2018 | Data Quality Documentation, National Ambulatory Care Reporting System Current-Year Information, 2017–2018 |
NACRS | Data Quality Documentation, National Ambulatory Care Reporting System - Current-Year Information, 2016–2017 | 2017 | Current-Year Information report is produced on a yearly basis and provides information on the quality of the data file for the given fiscal year. |
NACRS | National Ambulatory Care Reporting System Open-Year Data Quality Test Specifications, 2017–2018 | 2017 | Open-year data quality tests performed on NACRS in 2017–2018, including the rules, patient care types, submission levels, selection criteria and data elements used. |
NACRS | National Ambulatory Care Reporting System Open-Year Data Quality Test Specifications, 2016–2017 | 2017 | The National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS) is routinely analyzed for data quality issues during the submission year and after database closure. Suspect findings are communicated back to the submitting facilities for investigation and correction while the database is still open for submission |
NACRS | Data Quality Documentation, National Ambulatory Care Reporting System— Current-Year Information, 2015–2016 | 2015–2016 | Current-Year Information is produced on a yearly basis and provides information on the quality of the data file for the relevant fiscal year. |
NACRS | Data Quality Documentation, National Ambulatory Care Reporting System — Current-Year Information, 2014–2015 | 2015 | Information on the quality of the data file for the relevant fiscal year. |
NACRS | Data Quality Documentation, National Ambulatory Care Reporting System — Current-Year Information, 2013–2014 | 2013–2014 | Information on the quality of the data file for the relevant fiscal year. |
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. |
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. |