Definition
The date on which the agency provides the first service to the client.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptService event—first service contact date
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Object ClassService event
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PropertyFirst service contact date
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Value DomainDate DDMMYYYY
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Date DDMMYYYY ".Data Type | Date/Time |
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Format | DDMMYYYY |
Maximum character length | 8 |
Comments
Guide for use:
Due to the considerable variation in the types of services provided in the community services sector, it is not possible at this stage to define in generic terms what will constitute the first service contact date.
Comments:
This metadata item is used in calculation of measures of periods of support and duration of assistance.