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 CIHI’s data sources and indicators is available.

Resources

Information Quality Framework
Data Source Assessment Tool
Information Quality Video

Have questions about data quality?

informationquality@cihi.ca

FAQ

Data Quality by Data Holding

Narrow the search results below by using the drop-down menu to choose a data holding, or use the search bar for more freedom. You can also sort results by year.

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Data holding	Title	Year Sort ascending	Description
HMDB	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.
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.
DAD	Data Quality Documentation, Discharge Abstract Database — 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.