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Hospital—Local Hospital Network identifier, code NNN

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Definition

A unique Local Hospital Network (LHN) identifier for a public hospital within a jurisdiction, as represented by a code.

Components

Data Element (this item)
Hospital—Local Hospital Network identifier, code NNN

Comments

Guide for use:

A concatenation of:

Australian state/territory identifier (character position 1);

State/Territory-specific hospital network identifier (character positions 2-3).

Comments:
The Local Hospital Network identifier should be able to distinguish between all public hospital administrative areas or units nationally.

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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