Healthcare Data Quality

Healthcare data quality means information is accurate, complete, timely, consistent and fit for its intended use.

Core dimensions

• Accuracy
• Completeness
• Timeliness
• Consistency
• Validity
• Uniqueness

Improvement cycle

1. Identify critical data elements.
2. Define quality rules.
3. Measure the baseline.
4. Find root causes.
5. Assign owners and corrective actions.
6. Monitor trends.

Health Data Stewardship

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