NHS Wales Data Dictionary Version 4.2

 

Summary of Approved Changes for Version 4.2

 

This version of the dictionary contains approved new and updated data definitions in line with Change Notices issued since Version 4.1, which was released on 27th November 2012.

 

DSCN/DDCN Ref

Official Letter

Title

Description

CDSCN 2010 /01

N/A

All Wales Specialist Palliative Care Data Set

To introduce the All Wales Specialist Palliative Care Data Set

DDCN 2012 / 05

N/A

Adding Reporting Details for Patient Level Data Sets

To add a full description of the ‘Return Submission Details’ for each patient level data set into the NHS Wales Data Dictionary.

DDCN 2012 / 06

N/A

To remove all references to 'Health Solutions Wales', 'Business Services Centre' and 'Information Products Unit' and replace with 'NHS Wales Informatics Service'

To remove all content associated with HSW, BSC, IPU, 'Health Solutions Wales', 'Business Services Centre' and 'Information Products Unit' from the NHS Wales Data Dictionary and replace with 'NHS Wales Informatics Service'.

To remove any reference to 'National Assembly for Wales' or 'Welsh Assembly Government' and replace with the correct and current naming convention of 'Welsh Government'.

DDCN 2013 / 01

N/A

Retirement of Korner Return KA34 - Patient Transport Services

To remove references to KA34 and associated definitions from the NHS Wales Data Dictionary

DDCN 2013 / 02

N/A

Retirement of the Korner Return KO41 (A)/(B) Complaints

To confirm the retirement of the KO41 (A)/ (B) Complaints Korner return, and remove all references to it from the NHS Wales Data Dictionary.

DDCN 2013 / 03

N/A

Retirement of Korner Return KC50 - Immunisation Programmes Central Return

To remove references to KC50 and associated definitions from the NHS Wales Data Dictionary.

DDCN 2013 / 04

N/A

Retirement of Korner Returns KC53, KC61 and KC65 - Cervical Screening Central Returns

To remove references to KC53, KC61, KC65 and associated definitions from the NHS Wales Data Dictionary.

DDCN 2013 / 05

N/A

Retirement of Korner Returns KC62 / KC63 - Breast Screening Central Returns

To remove references to KC62 and KC63 and associated definitions from the NHS Wales Data Dictionary.

DSCN 2012 / 10

N/A

Outpatient Referrals Aggregate Return

To retire the Outpatient Referrals Aggregate Return (OPR AgR) with immediate effect.

DSCN 2012 / 11

N/A

Elective Admission List Data Set (EAL Ds)

To confirm the retirement of the Elective Admission List Data Set (EAL Ds). This DSCN formally retires the requirement to submit the EAL Ds to the NWIS local offices in Mamhilad, Swansea and Mold.

DSCN 2013 / 01

N/A

Retirement of 'Medical & Dental Staff Census' (SBH50-59A) and 'Non-Medical Staffing' data collections.

To confirm the retirement of the 'SBH50-59A' and 'Non-Medical Staffing' data collections and remove all references to them from the NHS Wales Data Dictionary.

DSCN 2013 / 02 (Amd)

N/A

QueSt 1 (QS1)

To retire the requirement for a significant portion of QS1 in relation to outpatient and admitted patient care activity, effective from Quarter 3 2012/13.

To introduce monthly reporting of QS1 data.

To update the NHS Wales Data Dictionary to accurately reflect the information required to be reported in QS1.

DSCN 2013 / 03

N/A

Cancelled Admitted Procedures Data Set

To introduce the collection and submission of the Cancelled Admitted Procedures Data Set.