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Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson (address)—postal delivery point identifier
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Object ClassPerson
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PropertyPostal delivery point identifier
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Value DomainNone
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Standards Australia 2002. Australian Standard AS5017-2002 Health Care Client Identification. Sydney: Standards AustraliaComments:
Standards Australia 2002. Australian Standard AS5017-2002 Health Care Client Identification. Sydney: Standards AustraliaComments:
In October 1999, Australia Post introduced a bar-coding system for bulk mail lodgements. Agencies or establishments can use software to improve the quality of person address data it collects and records and, at the same time, receive financial benefits by reducing its postage expenses.
The DPID is easily converted to a bar code and can be included on correspondence and address labels. If the bar code is displayed on a standard envelope that passes through a mail-franking machine (e.g. as used by most major hospitals), the postage cost is reduced. Every three months, Australia Post provides updates to the PAF database. For more information, contact Australia Post.