Health Data and Information Lexicon

Designation Number:
CAN/CIOSC 116
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
ICS code(s):
35.240.80
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
Posted On:

Scope:

Note: CIO Strategy Council announced an organizational name change to the Digital Governance Council (DGC), effective January 30, 2023 and the creation of a new standards development division, Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI). The proposed Standard aims to provide a plain-language lexicon for health data and information. Considerations: - Tied to accepted international definitions across the health sector - Align the development of standards and policy - Provide a foundation for common and shared terminology The proposed Standard aims to provide a plain-language lexicon for health data and information. This standard applies to all sectors, including public and private companies, government entities, and not-for-profit organizations.

Project need:

There are increasing needs for standards across Canada and within health. All current standards documents, as well as those that will emerge, contain a glossary that is aligned with previous glossaries in existing documents. The lexicons have been built based on internationally accepted standards definitions whenever possible, however, there are often conflicting or new efforts put forth each time a standard begins its’ development lifecycle. Data standards are increasingly important given the driving demands for data to enhance both health care and health itself. To this end, terminology and a shared lexicon will support and drive data efforts that aid in the advancement of health and well-being across our communities and populations.

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