NHS Wales Data Dictionary Version 2.9

 

Summary of Approved Changes for Version 2.9

 

This version of the dictionary contains approved new and updated data definitions in line with Data Set Change Notices issued since Version 2.8, which was issued on .30th June 2005.

Changes included in this version of the NHS Wales Data Dictionary are:

 

DSCN Ref. No.

Official Letter

Title

Description

DSCN 05/05 (W)

26/04 – 07/05 (E)

To bring the NHS Occupation Code Manual up to date

To amend the NHS Occupation Code Manual to include changes introduced for the 2004 –2005 census

DSCN 06/05 (W)

N/A

To improve the grammar and layout of the Term 'Day Case'

To reduce the potential for misinterpretation of the definitions for Minor Surgical Procedures by improving the grammar of the text and enhancing the layout

CCN Ref.

Title

CCN 07/05 (W)

Change History for Changes Released in 2001 & 2002

 

 

Corrections included in Version 2.9

 

Error Number

Reason for the Change

Date Change Applied

ERR 06/05

Link to DSCN 52/03 (W) Monthly Collection of Information on Waiting Times for Specified Diagnostic and Therapy Services is incorrect

19/08/2005

ERR 07/05

Under Data Items (A-Z) there is an incorrect link for Specialty function code, it is currently linking to Specialist Nurse Seen

19/08/2005

ERR 08/05

In APC DS99 Record Type has an incorrect link and is linking to Record Id

19/08/2005

ERR 09/05

Re-introduction of previously removed 'not known' default values for the data items:- First Regular Day or Night Admission, Number of Previous Pregnancies, Sex

26/08/2005