Creating nationally-consistent health information

In a health system dispersed across the states and territories by the Australian Government, strong governance arrangements are needed to ensure that health information, collected under different health administrations, are consistent and therefore accurate and useful for policy, planning and program management.

This document provides guidance on engaging with the national processes responsible for health information and data standards. In particular, it describes how those developing data about some aspect of health can obtain assistance with, and/or endorsement of, their data development work.

Creating nationally-consistent health information: engaging with the national health information committees, AIHW, Mar. 2014