Definition
The sector in which a health professional works in their registered profession, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptRegistered health professional—work sector in registered health profession
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Object ClassRegistered health professional
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PropertyWork sector in registered health profession
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Value DomainSector code N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Sector 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 | Public | ||
| 2 | Private |
Comments
Comments:
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 Public
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 Private
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.