Access the necessary resources to help you submit data to our holdings. The table below provides pertinent information and guidelines, including manuals, coding tables and specification guides.
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| Data Holding | Title | Year | Description |
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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. |
| 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. |
| CPCD | Canadian Patient Cost Database Data Submission Specifications | 2014 | Canadian Patient Cost Database (CPCD) data submission specifications, effective June 2014. |
| CPERS | Canadian Patient Experiences Survey Procedure Manual | Standards and protocols for administering the Canadian Patient Experiences Survey — Inpatient Care (CPES-IC). |
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| CPERS | Canadian Patient Experiences Survey — Inpatient Care | A survey for health care professionals to distribute to patients to participate in the Canadian Patient Experiences Survey — Inpatient Care. |
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| 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). |
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| DAD | Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) Submission Manual 2017-2018 | 2017-2018 | This manual provides an overview of the data submission protocols and rules for the Discharge Abstract Database and National Ambulatory Care Reporting System, including how to submit original records, corrections and deletions. |
| DAD | DAD Data Elements 2021–2022 | 2021-2022 | A list of mandatory and optional data elements for Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) acute inpatient and day surgery abstracts, by submitting jurisdiction. Includes a brief description of each data element. |
| DAD | Canadian Health Outcomes for Better Information and Care Infosheet | 2016 | Terminology for use in patient assessment and electronic health record documentation for the collection of standardized clinical outcomes reflecting nursing practices in Canada. |
| DAD , NACRS | DAD Submission Manual 2020-2021 | The DAD Submission Manual provides a comprehensive description of the data submission process. This manual includes information that will assist facilities with data submission management. |
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| DAD | Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) Submission Manual 2016-2017 | 2016-2017 | Provide an overview of the DAD and NACRS data submission protocols and rules, including how to submit original records as well as corrections and deletions. |
| DAD | Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) Submission Manual 2015-2016 | 2015-2016 | Provide an overview of the DAD and NACRS data submission protocols and rules, including how to submit original records as well as corrections and deletions. |
| DAD , NACRS | DAD Submission Manual 2021-2022 | 2021-2022 | The DAD Submission Manual provides a comprehensive description of the data submission process. This manual includes information that will assist facilities with data submission management. |
| HWDB | Regulated Nurses Database Data Element List | 2013 | List of data elements on supply, distribution and practice characteristics of the three groups of regulated nursing professionals in Canada. |
| 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. |
| HWDB | Health Human Resources Minimum Data Set Guide: Text File Format | 2013 | Standards for collecting, processing and reporting health human resources data. |
| HWDB | Pharmacist Database Manual, Version 3.0 | 2013 | Data submission specifications and data dictionary for pharmacist data in CIHI’s Health Workforce Database (HWDB). |
| NACRS | National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS) Submission Manual 2016-2017 | 2016-2017 | Provides an overview of the DAD and NACRS data submission protocols and rules, including how to submit original records as well as corrections and deletions. |
| NACRS | NACRS Submission Manual 2021-2022 | 2021-2022 | The NACRS Submission Manual provides a comprehensive description of the data submission process. This manual includes information that will assist facilities with data submission management. |
| NACRS | National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS) Submission Manual 2017-2018 | 2017-2018 | Provides an overview of the DAD and NACRS data submission protocols and rules, including how to submit original records as well as corrections and deletions. |
| NACRS | NACRS Data Elements 2021–2022 | 2021-2022 | A list of mandatory and optional data elements for all National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS) data submission options. Includes a brief description of each data element. |
| NACRS | NACRS Submission Manual 2020-2021 | The NACRS Submission Manual provides a comprehensive description of the data submission process. This manual includes information that will assist facilities with data submission management. |
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| NACRS | National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS) Submission Manual 2015-2016 | 2015-2016 | Provides an overview of the DAD and NACRS data submission protocols and rules, including how to submit original records as well as corrections and deletions |
| NPDB | National Physician Database Data Submission Specifications Manual: Data Elements | Detailed description of the data elements and submission requirements for the National Physician Database. | |
| NPDUIS | National Prescription Drug Utilization Information System Plan Information Document | 2020 | This document contains information intended to support the interpretation of drug-utilization data and improve the understanding of the administration of public drug plans across Canada. |
| NPDUIS | National Prescription Drug Utilization Information System Database-Plan Information: Summary of Changes | 2020 | This summary of changes to plan information is provided for federal, provincial and territorial public drug benefit plans and programs for jurisdictions providing data to the NPDUIS Database. |
| NRS | Easy Reference Guide to the National Rehabilitation Reporting System | This guide has step-by-step instructions for participating in the National Rehabilitation Reporting System (NRS), including collecting, submitting and accessing NRS data. |
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| 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. |