Ambulance Data Set
A national data set, combining data from Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Electronic Patient Record (EPR) systems to follow and understand patient journeys from the ambulance service into other urgent and emergency healthcare settings.
About this standard
- Owner
- NHS England
- Status
- Active
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- Standard type
- Data definitions and terminologies
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Record standards define what information to collect and how to format it, for example when registering a new patient.
Data definitions and terminologies define the format of individual data items so they can be consistently represented, for example dates or medication names. Reference sets and controlled lists are also included.
Technical standards and specifications specify how to make information available technically including how the data is structured and transported.
Information codes of practice are legal or best practice guidelines on how information should be handled.
- Contact details
- england.ambulance@nhs.net
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- Documentation
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Topics and care settings
- Topic
- Demographics
- Key care information
- Reference data
- Information governance
- Care setting
- Urgent and Emergency Care
Dependencies and related standards
- Dependencies
- Information unavailable
- Related standards
Assurance and endorsements
- Reference code for standards issued as requirements in England
- DAPB3107
- Quality assurance
This standard has been approved by the Data Alliance Partnership Board (DAPB).
- Endorsements
- Not applicable
Page last updated: 14 February 2024