Definition
The actual place where the birth occurred, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptBirth event—setting of birth
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Object ClassBirth event
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PropertySetting of birth
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Value DomainBirth setting code N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Birth setting code N ".Data Type | Number |
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Format | N |
Maximum character length | 1 |
Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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Permissible Values | 1 | Hospital, excluding birth centre | ||
2 | Birth centre, attached to hospital | |||
3 | Birth centre, free standing | |||
4 | Home | |||
8 | Other | |||
Supplementary Values | 9 | Not stated |
Comments
Guide for use:
This is to be recorded for each baby the mother delivers from this pregnancy.
CODE 4 Home
Should be reserved for those births that occur at the home intended.
CODE 8 Other
Used when birth occurs at a home other than that intended. May also include a community health centre or be used for babies 'born before arrival'.
Context:Perinatal statistics