Definition
The number of hours during a specified period that a service type outlet is open to provide services.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptService type outlet—number of service operation hours
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Object ClassService type outlet
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PropertyNumber of service operation hours
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Value DomainTotal service operation hours NN
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Total service operation hours NN ".Data Type | Number |
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Format | NN |
Maximum character length | 2 |
Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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Supplementary Values | 90 | No regular pattern of operation through a day | ||
99 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Guide for use:
The actual number of hours is not the number of hours staffed; for example, a 'group home' would operate 24 hours a day, but might only be staffed a few hours if at all on some days.
Services that have no regular daily pattern of operation, or which have different weekday and weekend patterns, should record 'no regular pattern of operation through a day' (for example, flexible hours, on call, 24-hour sleepover).
Comments:When collected in conjunction with service operation days, and service operation weeks, this metadata item can provide useful information on patterns of service delivery.