HODF Data Set

The Healthcare Operational Data Flows (Acute) Data Set  is made up of the following data sets:

  • Admission

     

    • Minimum requirement: All new admissions in a 24 hour period 00:00:00 to 23:59:59 prior to the day of submission

    • Best practice: All new and all newly recorded or changed admissions in a 24 hour period 00:00:00 to 23:59:59 prior to the day of submission

  • Current

     

    • All current bed occupants at 08:00:00 on the day of submission

  • Discharge

     

    • Minimum requirement: All new discharges in a 24 hour period 00:00:00 to 23:59:59 prior to the day of submission

    • Best practice: All new and all newly recorded or changed discharges in a 24 hour period 00:00:00 to 23:59:59 prior to the day of submission

  • Out-Patient

     

    • Minimum requirement: All out-patient appointments in a 24 hour period 00:00:00 to 23:59:59 prior to the day of submission

    • Best practice: All new and all newly recorded or changed out-patient appointments in a 24 hour period 00:00:00 to 23:59:59 prior to the day of submission