Definition
Whether an interpreter service required by a person is for spoken language or non-spoken communication, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson—type of interpreter services required
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Object ClassPerson
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PropertyType of interpreter services required
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Value DomainSpoken language/non-spoken communication code N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Spoken language/non-spoken communication code N ".| Data Type | Number |
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| Format | N |
| Maximum character length | 1 |
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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| Permissible Values | 1 | Spoken language other than English | ||
| 2 | Non-spoken communication | |||
| Supplementary Values | 9 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Guide for use:
CODE 2 Non-spoken communication
If a person communicated with the assistance of a signer (i.e. not necessarily arranged by the agency/service provider) this code should be used.
Origin:
Commonwealth State/Territory Disability Agreement National Minimum Data Set (CSTDA NMDS) collection. Data Guide: data items and definitions 2006-07.