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

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Data quality by data holding

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Data Quality Documentation, Discharge Abstract Database — Current-Year Information, 2013–2014 (PDF)

Report
Published September 15, 2014

Information on the quality of the data file for the relevant fiscal year.

Data Quality Documentation, Discharge Abstract Database — Multi-Year Information (PDF)

Report
Published October 30, 2012

Information on the quality of and major historical changes to the data file.

Data Quality Documentation, Discharge Abstract Database — Glossary of Terms (PDF)

Report
Published October 30, 2012

Detailed description of data elements by fiscal year.

Data Quality Documentation, National Ambulatory Care Reporting System — Multi-Year Information (PDF)

Report
Published October 30, 2012

Information on the quality of and major historical changes to the data file.

Data Quality Documentation, National Ambulatory Care Reporting System — Glossary of Terms (PDF)

Report
Published October 30, 2012