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Definition
A unique Local Hospital Network (LHN) identifier for an establishment within a jurisdiction, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptEstablishment—Local Hospital Network identifier
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Object ClassEstablishment
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PropertyLocal Hospital Network identifier
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Value DomainNone
Comments
Guide for use:
A concatenation of:
Australian state/territory identifier (character position 1);
State/Territory-specific hospital network identifier (character positions 2-3).
Comments:The Local Hospital Network identifier should be able to distinguish between all public hospital administrative areas or units nationally.