Products of the Pan-Canadian ��ϱ� Data Content Framework

The Pan-Canadian ��ϱ� Data Content Framework defines and standardizes health information by way of a Data Content Standard and common data architecture.

The Canadian Core Data for Interoperability is a subset of the Pan-Canadian ��ϱ� Data Content Framework and defines a standardized set of essential health data elements and value sets.

How the Pan-Canadian ��ϱ� Data Content Framework products work together

The Business Context Model outlines the overall project's scope.
Use cases guide the development of the Information Model, the Conceptual Data Model, and the Logical Data Model. These models are validated by requirements and business rules derived from the use cases.
The Data Content Standard defines the data elements and value sets included in the Logical Data Model.
The Metamodel shows how the many products of the Pan-Canadian ��ϱ� Data Content Framework are structured and relate to one another.
The Business Glossary defines the terms used across all products.
The Metadata, also known as “the data about data,” is incorporated into each product and describes the characteristics of the data.

Using a maturity model to demonstrate readiness for implementation

A maturity model is incorporated in every product of the Pan-Canadian ��ϱ� Data Content Framework to document transparency, data-concept completeness, and implementation readiness. The maturity model tracks the evolution of each product.

Rating = 0 means “work is in progress”
Rating = 1 means “draft created that includes input from experts”
Rating = 2 means “has been subject to at least one round of open review”
Rating = 3 means “ready for implementation”

Detailed product descriptions

Products of the Pan-Canadian ��ϱ� Data Content Framework are available for review and reference only, not an official version (not for implementation). See CIHI’s terms of use for more information about the use of these and other products and services.

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Data Content Standard

Status: Open for review: Draft Version 1, September 2024 (For review and reference only, not an official version)

The Data Content Standard defines essential data elements and value sets necessary for Connected Care. It specifies the types of data to be collected, such as diagnoses, and the languages and formats to be used, such as SNOMED CT codes. This ensures that data is accurate, compatible, uniform and consistent across different systems. Value sets, which are lists of specific values assigned to data elements, ensure standardized and meaningful data exchange, improving data quality and reusability.

Download the Data Content Standard (PDF)