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* When the postal code is '''not''' available, '''tick off the "B"''' and leave the space for postal code blank
* When the postal code is '''not''' available, '''tick off the "B"''' and leave the space for postal code blank


== Relationship between [[Province]], PHIN and Postal code ==
=== Relationship between [[Province]], PHIN and Postal code ===
When collecting Postal Code, [[PHIN]] number and [[Province]], think about the relationship of this information when you are collecting it.   
When collecting Postal Code, [[PHIN]] number and [[Province]], think about the relationship of this information when you are collecting it.   
*if patient has a MB PHIN number, then [[Province]] code should be MB and the postal code should be for MB (MB postal codes start with an "R").   
*if patient has a MB PHIN number, then [[Province]] code should be MB and the postal code should be for MB (MB postal codes start with an "R").   
*if [[Province]] code is '''not''' MB then the postal code should not be a MB postal code and also, there should not be an PHIN number.
*if [[Province]] code is '''not''' MB then the postal code should not be a MB postal code and also, there should not be an PHIN number.


== Special Cases ==
=== Special Cases ===
=== Homeless with proxy address ===
==== Homeless with proxy address ====
If you have a homeless person admitted who lists their address as Siloam Mission or the Salvation Army/Booth's Place, use their postal code as provided.
If you have a homeless person admitted who lists their address as Siloam Mission or the Salvation Army/Booth's Place, use their postal code as provided.


Code "couch surfers" as "no postal code".
Code "couch surfers" as "no postal code".


=== Institutionalized patients ===
==== Institutionalized patients ====
For patients who live in care homes, use the institution's postal code.
For patients who live in care homes, use the institution's postal code.


=== Inmates ===
==== Inmates ====
For inmates such as from Stoney Mountain or Headingley use the institution's postal code.
For inmates such as from Stoney Mountain or Headingley use the institution's postal code.


=== Postal Code not available ===
==== Postal Code not available ====
If a postal code is unavailable for a patient, tick off the "B" and leave the space for postal code blank. e.g.:
If a postal code is unavailable for a patient, tick off the "B" and leave the space for postal code blank. e.g.:
* John/Jane Doe
* John/Jane Doe