Identification Numbers

We use multiple internal numbers to identify patients and patient encoutners.

Serial number

The only number assigned at the data collector level is the serial number, a number assigned manually from a consecutive sequence managed by each individual unit where data is collected. This means the serial number is unique at the unit level, but not across our data.

Study Number

A study number that is unique across the entire dataset is generated when the data is appended to Ed's database. The study number is unique across the entire data set.

Index Number

" There was some discussion on index # as Julie uses this when compiling data related to the apache score. "

Discussion

The above is as per minutes from a meeting... what is the index number, and how is it used?

Encounter Number

"Definition of encounter # to be number of admissions to the database of the same patient. "

Discussion

The above is as per minutes from a meeting... what is the encounter number, and how is it used?