Data Recording Advisory Service
In order to quantify, compare, contrast and re-use healthcare information in a meaningful way at a national level, data must be recorded using recognised healthcare data standards, definitions, classifications and terminologies. The information produced from these data can then be used to support strategic decision making which will improve the health of the people of Scotland and support a timely, effective, safe and efficient healthcare service.
The NHS Scotland Data Recording Advisory Service was established on the 1st April 2010 and integrates the work of the following areas
- Clinical Data Structure & Implementation Support
- Definitions and References Service
- Terminology Services
The purpose of this service is to support the healthcare data recording needs of NHS Scotland staff and associated partners through creation of a centre of expertise to advise on the use and implementation of healthcare standards. Customers include clinicians, project and information managers, clinical coding staff, administrators, healthcare researchers, information analysts and software developers. The Service works with its customers to ensure consistent and accurate recording of data in healthcare systems.
Support and expertise is provided via the following services:
Clinical Data Structure & Implementation Support
Compound Healthcare Headings Model
The Compound Healthcare Headings model is a single point of entry to a range of national and international resources that help health and care providers collect and share information efficiently and effectively across all care settings.
The Compound Healthcare Headings model was developed nationally for local use in partnership with NHS Boards.
Implementation Support - A range of tools and support are available.
For further information, please contact us on 0131-275-6885 or email NSS.CDSIS@nhs.net
Definitions and References Service - provides an advisory service to NHS Scotland on the interpretation and application of the definitions, codes and recording rules; principally those that relate to Scottish Morbidity Records (SMRs). The team manages and maintain ISDs national reference files which are used in the validation of the national data. The team also manages National Change Control which is a formal process for managing changes to the national datasets. For further information:
Definitions and Standards/Change control: Themina Mohammed
National Reference Information: Dougie Ferguson
Terminology Services - provides bespoke localised training and advice in a variety of clinical coding classifications and terminologies (e.g. ICD10, OPCS4, Read, SNOMED CT). The team operates a Coding and Terminology Advisory Service (Tues-Thurs 9am-5pm, tel 0131-275-7283 or email Janice Watson ) and provides a central request facility for new clinical codes and terms. The Service regularly publishes National Clinical Coding Guidelines and manages the introduction of new or updated national classifications and terminologies to NHS Scotland. Contact Janice Watson for further information.
In addition the Data Recording Advisory Service is available to assist significant system developments within or across NHS Boards by supporting developments such as PMS and the Clinical Portal to safely exchange information on the basis of shared meaning.
Please click here to download a one page briefing document about this service.
For more information please contact the appropriate area above or for general enquiries, email: Karen Brown
