DML-103 — The Dimensions of Data Quality in Health & Social Care

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Welcome & Introduction
About this resource, and why data quality is a care quality issue, not an IT issue.

  • Welcome & Introduction

Dimension 1: Accuracy
Is the information correct?

Dimension 2: Completeness
Is everything that needs to be there, there?

Dimension 3: Timeliness & Currency
Is the information up to date and recorded promptly?

Dimension 4: Consistency
Does data mean the same thing, everywhere, every time?

Dimension 5: Validity
Is the data in the right format and within the right range?

Dimension 6: Uniqueness
Does each person appear once, and once only?

Dimension 7: Person-Centredness
Does the data reflect who this person actually is?

Dimension 8: Auditability
Can we trace who recorded what, when, and why?

Dimension 9: Clarity & Professional Tone
Is the record clear, objective, and professionally written?

Dimension 10: Relevance
Is this information actually needed for this person's care?

Close & Next Steps
Committing to using the ten dimensions daily, and signposting next steps.