Data Collection Standards

The Ohio Department of Health has developed certain data standards to be used in all the department?s public health system. This will result in significant efficiencies in data collection and analysis, improved communications between programs, external agencies and local health departments, and efficient implementation of electronic data reporting systems. Recognizing the potential impact that a project of this magnitude will have in the daily activities of anyone involved in the Public Health System, we solicited feedback regarding the proposed standards during the development phase from as many stakeholders as possible. Even though the implementation of data standards will be gradual, most programs eventually will be affected by these standards.

Each section below includes the developed standards for variables that have a reference standard from a Standard Developing Organization (SDO). Variables that do not have a reference standard from a SDO have been developed internally using a recommended ODH standard.

Mailing Address:
Ohio Department of Health
Center for Vital and Health Statistics
246 North High St.
Columbus, OH 43215

Telephone: (614) 644-8507
Fax: (614) 644-8526

E-mail: wadmin@odh.ohio.gov

Last Updated: 4/28/2006