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Child protection notification—investigation outcome, code N

Definition

The outcome of an investigation where a decision has been made as to whether a child has been, is being, or is likely to be abused, neglected or otherwise harmed, as represented by a code.

Components

Data Element (this item)
Child protection notification—investigation outcome, code N

Representation

This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Investigation outcome code N ".
Data Type Number
Format N
Maximum character length 1
Values
Value Meaning Start Date End Date
Permissible Values 1 Investigation finalised
2 Investigation in process
3 Investigation not able to be commenced or completed

Comments

Origin:
Child protection and support services data dictionary. AIHW Version 1.0 Oct 2005.

Comments:
This is important to measure the proportion of investigations that are substantiated. It is also important to determine the outcomes of children who are in contact with community services departments.

References


This content Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Attribution provided as required under the AIHW CC-BY licence.

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