Data quality standards exist to ensure that nationally submitted data is monitored and improved so it can be used for secondary uses. The Data Quality team coordinate the design and development of those data quality standards and work in conjunction with the relevant sponsor(s) of each data set and the Service to achieve and maintain compliance with the specified targets.
The following data quality standards are mandated within NHS Wales:
Admitted Patient Care (APC) Data Validity Standards
Admitted Patient Care (APC) Data Consistency Standards
Outpatient Activity Data Validity Standards
Outpatient Activity Data Consistency Standards
Emergency Department Data Set (EDDS) Data Validity Standards
Emergency Department Data Set (EDDS) Data Consistency Standards
Outpatient Referral (OPR) Data Validity Standards