Data Set Structure

 

FIRST INTRODUCED APRIL 2007

 

Rating

1=mandatory

2=optional

 

Format/length

1

Record Id

an1

 

CONTRACT DETAILS

 

1

Organisation Code (Code of Provider)

an5

 

PATIENT DETAILS

 

1

NHS Number

an10

1

Case Record Number

an10

1

Critical Care Local Identifier

an8

2

Patient's name

an70 or structured name with 2 an35 elements

2

Patient's Usual Address

an175 (5 lines each an35)

1

Postcode of Usual Address

an8

1

Sex

n1

 

Date of Birth

ccyymmdd

1

Code of Registered GP Practice

an6

2

Ethnic Group*

an2

 

CRITICAL CARE PERIOD DETAILS

 

1

Hospital Provider Spell Number

an12

1

Administrative Category

N2

1

Treatment Function Code

n3

1

Site Code (of Treatment)

an5

1

Critical Care Start Date

ccyymmdd

1

Critical Care Start Time

hh:mm:ss

1

Critical Care Unit Function

an2

1

Unit Bed Configuration

an2

1

Critical Care Admission Source

an2

1

Critical Care Source Location

an2

1

Critical Care Admission Type

an2

1

Advanced Respiratory Support Days

n3

1

Basic Respiratory Support Days

n3

1

Advanced Cardiovascular Support Days

n3

1

Basic Cardiovascular Support Days

n3

1

Renal Support Days

n3

1

Neurological Support Days

n3

1

Gastro-Intestinal Support Days

n3

1

Dermatological Support Days

n3

1

Liver Support Days

n3

1

Organ Support Maximum

n2

1

Critical Care Level 2 Days

n3

1

Critical Care Level 3 Days

n3

1

Critical Care Discharge Status

an2

1

Critical Care Discharge Destination

n2

1

Critical Care Discharge Location

an2

1

Critical Care Discharge Ready Date

ccyymmdd

1

Critical Care Discharge Ready Time

hh:mm:ss

1

Critical Care Discharge Date

ccyymmdd

1

Critical Care Discharge Time

hh:mm:ss

 

*Note: 'Ethnic Group' is an optional data item in this data set because by definition it must be obtained by asking the patient who might not be capable during a Critical Care Episode.