NHS Wales Data Dictionary Version 2.20

 

Summary of Approved Changes for Version 2.20

 

This version of the dictionary contains approved new and updated data definitions in line with Data Set Change Notices issued since Version 2.19, which was released on 24th July 2008.

 

DSCN Ref

Official Letter

Title

Description

DSCN (2008) 06 (W)

WHC (2008) 022

North Wales Trust Merger

This DSCN details the changes to the NHS Wales Data Dictionary in light of the announcement by the Welsh Health Minister of the merging of some NHS Wales Trusts.

DSCN (2008) 07 (W)

WHC (2008) 007

The Introduction of Valid Period Date Ranges for Data Items within the Admitted Patient Care Data Set.

This DSCN introduces date ranges for all values associated with the data items submitted within the Admitted Patient Care Data Set.

DSCN (2008) 08 (W)

WHC (2008) 039

Introduction of the Referral to Treatment Patient Tracking Report

To inform providers and suppliers of the introduction of the new monthly data collection of Referral to Treatment Patient Tracking Report.