Definition
A section of the health care industry with which a health care establishment can identify, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptEstablishment—sector
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Object ClassEstablishment
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PropertySector
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Value DomainNone
Comments
Guide for use:
This data element is used to differentiate between establishments run by the government sector (code 1) and establishments that receive some government funding but are run by the non-government sector (code 2).
CODE 1 is to be used when the establishment:
- operates from the public accounts of a Commonwealth, state or territory government or is part of the executive, judicial or legislative arms of government,
- is part of the general government sector or is controlled by some part of the general government sector,
- provides government services free of charge or at nominal prices, and
- is financed mainly from taxation.
CODE 2 is to be used only when the establishment:
- is not controlled by government,
- is directed by a group of officers, an executive committee or a similar body
- elected by a majority of members, and
- may be an income tax exempt charity.