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CJRR Canadian Joint Replacement Registry Minimum Data Set Manual, Updated 2021 2021

Tools and guidelines on submitting data to the Canadian Joint Replacement Registry.

CJRR CJRR annual report: Hip and knee replacements in Canada, 2018–2019 This report provides a summary of the latest key statistics related to hip and knee replacement surgeries performed in Canada. 2 companion documents are available, including data tables with national, provincial and territorial results, and the latest set of cumulative revision risk curves.
CJRR CJRR annual report: Hip and knee replacements in Canada, 2021–2022 This latest annual report from the Canadian Joint Replacement Registry (CJRR) provides updated statistics on hip and knee replacements performed in Canada.
CJRR CJRR annual report: Hip and knee replacements in Canada, 2019–2020 ​​This annual report from the Canadian Joint Replacement Registry (CJRR) provides updated statistics on hip and knee replacements performed in Canada.
CJRR Report: Hip and Knee replacements in Canada: CJRR Annual Report, 2020, 2021 ​Read the latest annual report for the Canadian Joint Replacement Registry (CJRR) to learn about clinical information and patient outcomes for hip and knee replacements in Canada.
CJRR Canadian Joint Replacement Registry: 2019–2020 Full Annual Report ​​This document consists of the 3 products (Snapshot, Quick Stats and data tables) that make up the 2019–2020 CJRR annual report.
CJRR Canadian Joint Replacement Registry Update, 2021 ​This edition highlights national CJRR coverage, data submission deadlines, data quality reminders and recent releases.
CJRR CJRR annual report: Hip and knee replacements in Canada, 2020–2021 ​This latest annual report from the Canadian Joint Replacement Registry (CJRR) provides updated statistics on hip and knee replacements performed in Canada
CMDB Using the MIS Standards to Report COVID-19–Related Expenses to CIHI 2020

This document provides guidance to provinces and territories on how to report health service organizations' COVID-19–related expenses to CIHI using the MIS Standards

CORR CORR Web-Entry Data Form User Manual 2016 The CORR Web-Entry Form is an online tool that allows providers to securely submit data over the internet.
CPERS Canadian Patient Experiences Survey — Inpatient Care, Data Dictionary Manual Data element definitions and guidelines for collecting data in the Canadian Patient Experiences Survey on Inpatient Care (CPES-IC) Minimum Data Set (MDS).
DAD , NACRS How to Monitor Your DAD and/or NACRS Data Submissions Explore how to monitor your Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) and/or National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS) data submission.
HCRS Home Care Reporting System (HCRS) Data Submission Specifications Manual 2021-2022 2021-2022 The manual contains important information about the submission process, including a number of examples.
HWDB Occupational Therapist Database Manual, Version 3.0 2013

Data submission specifications and data dictionary for the Occupational Therapist Database (OTDB) at CIHI.

HWDB Physiotherapist Database Manual, Version 2.0 2013

Data submission specifications and data dictionary for the Physiotherapist Database (PTDB) at CIHI.

NPDB National Physician Database Data Submission Specifications Manual: Data Elements Detailed description of the data elements and submission requirements for the National Physician Database.
NTR , OTR National and Ontario Trauma Registry Minimum Data Set Includes demographic, diagnostic and procedural information on all admissions to acute care hospitals because of injury.
OMHRS Significant Change-in-Status Assessments for the Ontario Mental Health Reporting System

The RAI–Mental Health (RAI-MH) is an assessment used to evaluate the needs, strengths and preferences of a person. The significant change-in-status assessment guidelines provide tips for clinicians.

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