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Cluster Prison clinic contact NBEDS Mandatory 1 1 Person—person identifier, XXXXXX[X(14)] Mandatory 1 2 Person—letters of given and family name, text XXXXX Mandatory 1 3 Person—date of birth, DDMMYYYY Mandatory 1 4 Person—sex, code N Mandatory 1 5 Person—transgender indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Mandatory 1 6 Person—Indigenous status, code N Mandatory 1 7 Health service event—prison health clinic visit initiator, code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of clinic visits initiated by the prisoner.
Mandatory 1 8 Person—reason for health clinic attendance, code NN DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prisoners in custody who used the prison clinic.
Mandatory 23 9 Health service event—type of service provider consulted, occupation code (ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.2) N[NNN]{NN} DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of clinic visits by type of health professional seen.
The type and duties of service providers consulted at the prison clinic visit include:
A Medical practitioner (GP) diagnoses, treats and prevents human physical and mental disorders and injuries. Registration or licensing is required. This permissible value maps to occupation 253111 (Generalist Medical Practitioners) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Psychologists investigate, assess and provide treatment and counselling to foster optimal personal, social, educational and occupational adjustment and development. This permissible value maps to unit group 2723 (Psychologists) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Psychiatrists diagnose, assess, treat and prevent human mental, emotional and behavioural disorders. Registration or licensing is required. This permissible value maps to occupation 253411 (Psychiatrist) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Nurse (Registered)-Registered nurses provide nursing care to patients in hospitals, aged care and other health care facilities, and in the community. This permissible value maps to unit group 2544 (Registered Nurses) of the ANZSCO classification scheme. Mental health nurses are excluded from this code.
Nurse (Enrolled)- An enrolled nurse provides nursing care to patients in a variety of health, aged care, welfare and community settings under the supervision of Registered Nurses. Registration or licensing is required. This permissible value maps to occupation 411411 (Enrolled nurse) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers liaise with patients, clients, visitors to hospitals and other medical facilities and staff at health clinics, and works as a team member to arrange, coordinate and provide health care delivery in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community health clinics. Registration or licensing may be required. This permissible value maps to unit group 411511 (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
A Drug and alcohol counsellor provides support and treatment for people with drug and alcohol dependency problems, develops strategies which assist them to set goals and affect and maintain change, and provides community education. This permissible value maps to occupation 272112 (Drug and Alcohol Counsellor) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Dental practitioners diagnose and treat dental disease, restore normal oral function using a broad range of treatments, such as surgery and other specialist techniques, and advise on oral health. Registration or licensing is required. This permissible value maps to unit group 2523 (Dental practitioners) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Social workers assess the social needs of individuals, families and groups, assists and empower people to develop and use the skills and resources needed to resolve social and other problems, and further human wellbeing and human rights, social justice and social development. Registration or licensing may be required. This permissible value maps to occupation 272511 (Social worker) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Welfare Workers assist individuals, families and groups with social, emotional or financial difficulties to improve quality of life, by educating and supporting them and working towards change in their social environment. This permissible value maps to occupation 272613 (Welfare worker) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Mental Health Nurses provide nursing care to patients with mental health illness, disorder and dysfunction, and those experiencing emotional difficulties, distress and crisis in health, welfare and aged care facilities, correctional services and the community. Registration or licensing is required. This permissible value maps to occupation 254422 (Registered Nurse - Mental Health) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Physiotherapists assess, treat and prevent disorders in human movement caused by injury or disease. Registration or licensing is required. This permissible value maps to occupation 252511 (Physiotherapist) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Radiologists provide diagnostic medical services, and medical care and management of patients utilising radiant energy techniques such as general radiography, angiography, fluoroscopy, mammography, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine and bone densitometry. Registration or licensing is required. This permissible value maps to occupation 253917 (Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Other service providers not classifiable into the above categories.
Mandatory 12 10 Health service event—prison health clinic services provided, code N Mandatory 3 11 Health service event—method of prison health clinic consultation, delivery mode code N Mandatory 1 -
Cluster Prison dischargee NBEDS Mandatory 1 1 Prison—organisation identifier, NNN Mandatory 1 2 Establishment—Australian state/territory identifier, code N Mandatory 1 3 Person—person identifier, XXXXXX[X(14)] DSS specific information:
Within this data collection, person identifier refers to the prisoner identifier. The prisoner identifier is assigned by the Department of Corrective Services in each state and territory.
Mandatory 1 4 Person—letters of given and family name, text XXXXX Mandatory 1 5 Prison dischargee—expected date of release, DDMMYYYY Mandatory 1 6 Person—date of birth, DDMMYYYY Mandatory 1 7 Person—age, total years N[NN] Conditional obligation:
Age in years should be completed/estimated where date of birth is unknown, otherwise this field should be blank.
Conditional 1 8 Person—country of birth, code (SACC 2016) NNNN DSS specific information:
In the Prison dischargee data collection, the 4 digit SACC codes will be mapped to:
Code 1 Australia
Code 2 Other (specify)
Code 9 Unknown
Mandatory 1 9 Person—main language other than English spoken at home, code (ASCL 2011) NN{NN} DSS specific information:
In the Prison dischargee data collection, the ASCL codes will be mapped to:
Code 1 English
Code 2 Other (specify)
Code 9 Unknown
Mandatory 1 10 Person—sex, code N DSS specific information:
In the Prison dischargee data collection, Sex will be mapped to:
Code 1 Male
Code 2 Female
Code 9 Unknown
Mandatory 1 11 Person—transgender indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Mandatory 1 12 Person—Indigenous status, code N DSS specific information:
In the Prison dischargee data collection Indigenous status will be mapped to:
Code 1 No
Code 2 Yes, Aboriginal
Code 3 Yes, Torres Strait Islander
Code 9 Unknown
Mandatory 1 13 Person—highest year of school completed, code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees whose highest year of completed schooling was below Year 10.
Mandatory 1 14 Prison dischargee—length of time imprisoned, code N DSS specific information:
For most recent imprisonment.
Mandatory 1 15 Prison dischargee—first time in prison or juvenile detention indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Mandatory 1 16 Prison dischargee—contact with family, friends and/or elders indicator, yes/no code N DSS specific information:
In the four weeks prior to the data collection.
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who in the last 4 weeks had contact with family, friends and/or elders.
Mandatory 1 17 Prison dischargee—mode of contact with family, friends and/or elders, prisoner mode of contact code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Prison dischargee-contact with family, friends, and/or elders indicator, yes/no code N .
DSS specific information:
In the four weeks prior to the data collection.
Conditional 3 18 Prison dischargee—parental imprisonment status during childhood indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Mandatory 1 19 Prison dischargee—parental imprisonment status during childhood, parent/carer imprisoned code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Prison dischargee—parental imprisonment status during childhood indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N
Conditional 3 20
Cluster Psychological distress cluster DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees with high or very high level of psychological distress as measured by the Kessler-10 (K10) scale.
Mandatory 1 1 Person—type of psychological distress, code N[N] Mandatory 10 2 Person—frequency of symptoms, code N Mandatory 1 3 Person—level of psychological distress, K-10 score of psychological distress code N Mandatory 1 21 Person—self-harm indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This item is collected once for self-harm prior to imprisonment, and once for self-harm while in prison.
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicators: Proportion of prison entrants who have ever intentionally harmed themselves and Proportion of prison dischargees who have intentionally harmed themselves in prison.
Mandatory 2 22 Person—blow to the head indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
For the current time in prison, and may include sporting injuries and king hits.
Mandatory 1 23 Person—blow to the head symptoms indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Person—blow to the head indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N .
Conditional 1 24 Person—blow to the head still experiencing symptoms indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to having received a Person—blow to the head symptoms indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N .
DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who have ongoing symptoms from a head injury/blow to the head resulting in a loss of consciousness while in prison.
Conditional 1 25 Person—physical assault indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
For the most recent imprisonment.
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who reported being physically assaulted or attacked by another prisoner while in prison.
Mandatory 1 26 Person—sexual assault indicator, yes/no/wish to not answer/unknown code N DSS specific information:
For the most recent imprisonment.
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who reported being sexually assaulted by another prisoner while in prisoner.
Mandatory 1 27 Prison dischargee—accident or injury requiring a doctor or nurse indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
For the most recent imprisonment.
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who had to see a doctor or nurse due to an accident or injury while in prison.
Mandatory 1 28 Person—physical activity change, code N DSS specific information:
For the most recent imprisonment.
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who report that while in prison their level of physical activity increased or stayed the same.
Mandatory 1 29 Person—weight change, code N DSS specific information:
For the most recent imprisonment.
Only record overall weight change between the start and finish of imprisonment.
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who report that while in prison their weight increased or stayed the same while in prison.
Mandatory 1 30 Person—intentional weight gain indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
Intentional weight gain occurring in prison, for the most recent imprisonment
Mandatory 1 31 Prison dischargee—tattoo indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
Received during the most recent imprisonment.
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who reported receiving a tattoo while in prison.
Mandatory 1 32 Prison dischargee—piercing indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
Received during the most recent imprisonment.
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who reported receiving a body or ear piercing while in prison.
Mandatory 1 33 Person—substance used illicitly indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This item is collected twice, once for prior to imprisonment and once during the current imprisonment.
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who reported using illicit drugs in prison.
Mandatory 2 34 Person—injecting drug use indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This item is collected twice, once prior to imprisonment and once during the most recent imprisonment.
This data element relates to illicit drugs that are injected.
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who reported injecting drugs in prison.
Mandatory 2 35 Person—needle sharing frequency, prisoner health frequency code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Person—injecting drug use indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N .
DSS specific information:
During most recent imprisonment.
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who reported using a needle that had been used by someone else while in prison.
Conditional 1 36
Cluster Opioid pharmacotherapy treatment program cluster Mandatory 1 1 Person—previous opioid pharmacotherapy treatment program indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Mandatory 2 2 Person—current opioid pharmacotherapy treatment program indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner Health DSS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prisoners in custody who received medication for opioid dependence.
Mandatory 2 3 Person—type of opioid pharmacotherapy treatment, code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on the respondent indicating that they are currently on, or have been on a pharmacotherapy for opioid dependence.
DSS specific information:
This data element occurs twice: once for past treatment and once for current treatment.
Conditional 2 4 Prison dischargee—opioid substitution program continuation on release indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner Health DSS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees on an opiate substitution program while in prison with a plan to continue after release.
Conditional 1 37 Prison dischargee–needle and syringe exchange program access prior to imprisonment indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
For the most recent imprisonment.
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who accessed a needle and syringe exchange program in the community.
Mandatory 1 38
Cluster Prison dischargee smoking status cluster DSS specific information:
For the Prisoner health NBEDS, this question is formed using the responses to 5 questions:
a) Do you currently smoke tobacco?
b) Did you smoke upon entry to prison this time?
c) While in prison this time, did you plan to give up smoking?
Yes, and was successful Yes, and was unsuccessful No d) While in prison this time, did you undertake any smoking cessation programs?
e) Compare with before you came into prison this time, do you now smoke more tobacco?
Mandatory 1 1 Person—current smoking status indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner Health DSS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who currently smoke tobacco (in prisons allowing smoking).
Mandatory 1 2 Prison dischargee—tobacco smoking status prior to imprisonment indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
Prior to most recent imprisonment.
This data element is included in the Prisoner Health DSS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who smoked tobacco on entry to prison.
Mandatory 1 3 Prison dischargee—change in tobacco consumption since imprisonment indicator, prisoner health more/less/the same/unknown code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Person—current smoking status indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N
DSS specific information:
During most recent imprisonment
Conditional 1 4
Cluster Smoking cessation program cluster Mandatory 10 1 Person—help wanted to quit smoking indicator, yes/no code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Person—current smoking status indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N
DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner Health DSS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who currently smoke and would like to quit.
Conditional 1 2 Prison dischargee—assistance available to quit smoking, code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Person—current smoking status indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N
DSS specific information:
During most recent imprisonment.
Conditional 5 3 Prison dischargee—assistance used to quit smoking, code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Person—current smoking status indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N
DSS specific information:
During most recent imprisonment.
Conditional 5 5 Prison dischargee—plan to continue smoking after release indicator, yes/no/maybe/unknown code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Person—current smoking status indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N
DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner Health DSS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who intend to smoke upon release from prison.
Conditional 1 39
Cluster AUDIT-C score of risky alcohol consumption cluster (dischargee) Mandatory 1 1 Person—alcohol consumption frequency, AUDIT frequency alcohol consumption code N DSS specific information:
This data element refers to prison dischargees only.
The AUDIT contains the question 'How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?'. The Prisoner Health Information Group amended the question wording for the National Prisoner Health Census to 'Prior to your current incarcerations, how often did you have a drink containing alcohol?'
Mandatory 1 2 Person—alcohol consumption amount (self-reported), total standard drinks NN Conditional obligation:
Conditional on the person having had an alcoholic drink prior to their current incarceration.
DSS specific information:
This data element refers to prison dischargees only.
The number of standard drinks reported will be mapped as follows:
Code Number of standard drinks 0 1 or 2 1 3 or 4 2 5 or 6 3 7 to 9 4 10 or more 9 Unknown
Conditional 1 3 Person—consumption of 6 or more standard drinks on one occasion, AUDIT consuming 6 or more standard drinks code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on the person having had an alcoholic drink prior to their current incarceration.
DSS specific information:
This data element refers to prison dischargees only.
The AUDIT contains the question 'How often do you have six or more standard drinks on one occasion?' The Prisoner Health Information Group amended the question wording for the National Prisoner Health Census to 'Prior to your current incarceration, how often did you have six or more standard drinks on one occasion?'
Conditional 1 40 Prison dischargee—alcohol consumption in prison indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
Consumed during most recent imprisonment.
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who reported consuming alcohol in prison.
Mandatory 1 41 Prison dischargee—alcohol treatment program participation indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who accessed an alcohol treatment program in prison.
Mandatory 1 42 Prison dischargee—prison health assessment indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
During most recent imprisonment.
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who recieved a health assessment upon entry to prison.
Mandatory 1 43 Person—referral or appointment for further care indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Prison dischargee—prison health assessment indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N .
DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who on release have a referral or appointment to see a health professional.
Conditional 1 44 Person—ease of access to nurses indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who could easily see a medical professional (GP or nurse) in prison if they had a health problem.
Mandatory 1 45 Prison dischargee—prison clinic visit indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
During most recent imprisonment for visits apart from the discharge clinic visit.
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who visited the prison clinic.
Mandatory 1 46 Prison dischargee—reason for non-utilisation of prison clinic, code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a no response to Prison dischargee—prison clinic visit indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N .
DSS specific information:
During most recent imprisonment
Conditional 4 47 Person—ease of access to medical practitioners indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who could easily see a medical professional (GP or nurse) in prison if they had a health problem.
Mandatory 1 48 Prison dischargee—reason for non-utilisation of prison clinic, text X[X(99)] Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a no response to Prison dischargee—prison clinic visit indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N and an ‘Other’ response to the Prison dischargee—reason for non-utilisation of prison clinic, code N data element.
DSS specific information:
During most recent imprisonment
Conditional 1 49 Health service event—type of service provider consulted, occupation code (ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.2) N[NNN]{NN} Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Prison dischargee—prison clinic visit indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N .
DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees' clinic visits by type of health professional seen.
Conditional 12 50 Prison dischargee—satisfaction with information from prison clinic, code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Prison dischargee—prison clinic visit indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N .
DSS specific information:
For visits to prison clinics in the last 12 months.
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who were satisfied with the amount of information on their condition received at a clinic visit.
Conditional 1 51 Prison dischargee—understanding of answers to questions at prison clinic, code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Prison dischargee—prison clinic visit indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N .
DSS specific information:
For visits to prison clinics in the last 12 months.
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who received answers they could understand at the prison clinic.
Conditional 1 52 Prison dischargee—involvement in treatment decision, code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Prison dischargee—prison clinic visit indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N .
DSS specific information:
For visits to prison clinics in the last 12 months.
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who were able to be involved in their treatment decision at a clinic visit.
Conditional 1 53 Prison dischargee—enough time at prison clinic, always/most of the time/sometimes/rarely/never/unknown code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Prison dischargee—prison clinic visit indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N .
DSS specific information:
For visits to prison clinics in the last 12 months.
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who had enough time at a clinic visit.
Conditional 1 54 Prison dischargee—rating of quality of health care received at prison clinic, code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Prison dischargee—prison clinic visit indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N .
DSS specific information:
During most recent imprisonment.
For visits to prison clinics in the last 12 months.
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who rated the health care they received in the prison clinic as excellent.
Conditional 1 55 Prison dischargee—most recent prison clinic visit, code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Prison dischargee—prison clinic visit indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N .
DSS specific information:
During most recent imprisonment.
Conditional 1 56 Health service event—prison health clinic services provided, code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Prison dischargee—prison clinic visit indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N .
DSS specific information:
During most recent imprisonment.
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who received treatment for a health condition in prison.
Conditional 3 57 Prison dischargee—appointment outside of prison indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
During most recent imprisonment.
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who went to a medical appointment outside the prison.
Mandatory 1 58 Prison dischargee—admission to hospital indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
During most recent imprisonment.
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who were admitted to a general or psychiatric hospital.
Mandatory 1 59 Prison dischargee—type of hospital admitted to, hospital type code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Prison dischargee—admission to hospital indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N .
DSS specific information:
Refers to the most recent imprisonment.
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who were admitted to a general or psychiatric hospital.
Conditional 2 60 Prison dischargee—planned hospital admission indicator, type of hospital admission code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Prison dischargee—admission to hospital indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N .
Conditional 2 61 Prison dischargee—emergency department visit indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who visited an emergency department.
Mandatory 1 62 Prison dischargee—type of health condition diagnosed prior to imprisonment, health condition code NN Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a prison dischargee having a health condition diagnosed prior to imprisonment.
DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who have a health condition—mental health, including drug and alcohol abuse.
Conditional 18 63 Prison dischargee—type of health condition diagnosed during imprisonment, health condition code NN Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a health condition being diagnosed during imprisonment.
DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who were diagnosed with a health condition in prison.
Conditional 18 64 Prison dischargee—type of health condition medication prescribed during imprisonment, health condition code NN Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a prison dischargee having a health condition.
DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who were prescribed medication for a health condition in prison.
Conditional 18 65 Prison dischargee—continuing care plan after release for health condition, code NN Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a prison dischargee being on treatment or medication for a health condition.
DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator:
Conditional 18 66 Prison dischargee—communicable disease test, code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on the prison dischargee having been tested for at least one of HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or Sexually-transmissible infection.
DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who were tested for a bloodborne virus or a sexually-transmissible infection.
Conditional 5 67 Prison dischargee—type of vaccine administered, vaccination type code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a prison dischargee having received an injection/vaccine for at least one of Hepatitis B, HPV (Gardasil), Meningococcal disease, Hepatitis A, Influenza or Measles, mumps and rubella.
DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who received an immunisation while in prison.
Conditional 6 68
Cluster Education qualification cluster DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the
Mandatory 1 1 Prison dischargee—education qualification whilst in prison indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
No verification of the qualification is necessary.
Refers to study undertaken in prison, for the most recent imprisonment.
Mandatory 1 2 Prison dischargee—type of qualification started during imprisonment, qualification type code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a 'yes' response to the data element Prison dischargee—education qualification whilst in prison indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N and the prisoner starting a qualification in prison.
Conditional 5 3 Prison dischargee—type of qualification continued during imprisonment, qualification type code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a 'yes' response to the data element Prison dischargee—education qualification whilst in prison indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N and the prisoner continuing a qualification in prison.
Conditional 5 4 Prison dischargee—type of qualification completed during imprisonment, qualification type code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a 'yes' response to the data element Prison dischargee—education qualification whilst in prison indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N and the prisoner completing a qualification in prison.
DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner Health DSS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who completed qualifications, while in prison.
Conditional 5 69 Prison dischargee—physical health change since imprisonment indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees reporting that their physical health improved or stayed the same while in prison.
Mandatory 1 70 Prison dischargee—extent of physical health change since imprisonment, code N Mandatory 1 71 Prison dischargee—mental health change since imprisonment indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees reporting that their mental health improved or stayed the same while in prison.
Mandatory 1 72 Prison dischargee—extent of mental health change since imprisonment, code N Mandatory 1 73 Prison dischargee—expected sleeping arrangement on first night of release, code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator:
Mandatory 1 74 Prison dischargee—paid employment within two weeks of release indicator, yes/no/don't know code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator:
Mandatory 1 75 Prison dischargee—expected Centrelink payment on release indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who on release are expecting to receive government payments through Centrelink.
Mandatory 1 76 Prison dischargee—type of Centrelink payment on prison release, code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Prison dischargee—expected Centrelink payment on release indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N .
Conditional 1 77 Prison dischargee—Medicare card available on release indicator, yes/no/don't know code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who have a valid Medicare card available on release.
Mandatory 1 78 Prison dischargee—prescription medication indicator, yes/no code N Mandatory 1 79 Prison dischargee—continuation of prescription medication on release, yes/no/don't know code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Prison dischargee-prescription medication indicator. yes/no code N .
Conditional 1 80 Prison dischargee—type of health professional or service referred to on release, code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Person—referral or appointment for further care indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N .
Mandatory 6 81 Prison dischargee—preparedness indicator, code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who felt prepared for their upcoming release from prison.
Mandatory 1 82 Prison dischargee—female health screening test type, code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a response of 2 for Person—sex, code N .
DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of female prison dischargees who had a cervical cancer screening in prison and Number of female prison dischargees who had a mammogram in prison.
Conditional 2 83 Female—pregnant during imprisonment indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a response of 2 for Person - sex, code N .
DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of female prison dischargees who were pregnant while in prison.
Conditional 1 84 Birth event—birth during imprisonment indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Female—pregnant during imprisonment indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N .
DSS specific information:
For most recent imprisonment.
Conditional 1 85 Prison dischargee—living with child in prison indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Birth event—birth during imprisonment indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N .
DSS specific information:
For most recent imprisonment.
Conditional 1 86 Prison dischargee—culturally appropriate health care in prison frequency, event frequency code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a value of 1, 2 or 3 for Person—Indigenous status, code N .
DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of Indigenous prison dischargees who received treatment or consultation from an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) or an Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS).
Conditional 1 87 Prison dischargee—Aboriginal primary health care service consultation indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a value of 1, 2 or 3 for Person—Indigenous status, code N .
DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of Indigenous prison dischargees who received treatment or consultation from an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) or an Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS).
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Cluster Prison dischargee level of worry cluster Mandatory 1 1 Prison dischargee—level of worry related to current imprisonment, a lot/a little/not at all/unknown code N Mandatory 1 2 Prison dischargee—level of worry related to upcoming release, a lot/a little/not at all/unknown code N Mandatory 1 3 Prison dischargee—level of worry related to family or relationships in the community, a lot/a little/not at all/unknown code N Mandatory 1 4 Prison dischargee—level of worry related to relationships in prison, a lot/a little/not at all/unknown code N Mandatory 1 5 Prison dischargee—level of worry related to mental health issues, a lot/a little/not at all/unknown code N Mandatory 1 6 Prison dischargee–level of worry related to physical health issues, a lot/a little/not at all/unknown code N Mandatory 1 7 Prison dischargee—level of worry related to alcohol, tobacco and other drug issues, a lot/a little/not at all/unknown code N Mandatory 1 8 Prison dischargee—level of worry related to other issues, a lot/a little/not at all/unknown code N Mandatory 1 89 Prison dischargee—self-assessed mental health status, general level of health code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who rate their mental health as generally good or better.
Mandatory 1 90 Prison dischargee—self-assessed physical health status, general level of health code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who rate their physical health as generally good or better.
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Cluster Prison entrants NBEDS Mandatory 1 1 Prison—organisation identifier, NNN Mandatory 1 2 Establishment—Australian state/territory identifier, code N Mandatory 1 3 Person—person identifier, XXXXXX[X(14)] DSS specific information:
Within this NBEDS, person identifier refers to the prisoner identifier. The prisoner identifier is assigned by the Department of Corrective Services in each state and territory.
Mandatory 1 4 Person—letters of given and family name, text XXXXX Mandatory 1 5 Person—date of birth, DDMMYYYY Mandatory 1 6 Person—age, total years N[NN] Conditional obligation:
Age in years should be completed/estimated when date of birth is unknown, otherwise this field should be blank.
Conditional 1 7 Person—country of birth, code (SACC 2016) NNNN DSS specific information:
The 4 digit SACC codes will be mapped to:
Code 1 Australia
Code 2 Other (specify)
Code 9 Unknown
Mandatory 1 8 Person—main language other than English spoken at home, code (ASCL 2011) NN{NN} DSS specific information:
The ASCL codes will be mapped to:
Code 1 English
Code 2 Other (specify)
Code 9 Unknown
Mandatory 1 9 Person—sex, code N DSS specific information:
The codes for Sex will be mapped to:
Code 1 Male
Code 2 Female
Code 9 Unknown
Mandatory 1 10 Person—transgender indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Mandatory 1 11 Person—Indigenous status, code N DSS specific information:
The Indigenous status codes will be mapped as follows:
Code 1 No
Code 2 Yes, Aboriginal
Code 3 Yes, Torres Strait lslander
Code 9 Unknown
Mandatory 1 12 Person—highest year of school completed, code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison entrants whose highest level of completed schooling was below Year 10.
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Cluster Non-school qualifications cluster Mandatory 1 1 Person—non-school qualification indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Mandatory 1 2 Person—non-school qualification completed, level of non-school qualification code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on the person responding 'yes' to Person—non-school qualification indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N .
DSS specific information:
Multiple options may be selected.
No verification of attainment is necessary.
Conditional 1 14 Prison entrant—education attendance status 30 days prior to imprisonment, code N Mandatory 1 15 Prison entrant—labour force status 30 days prior to imprisonment, code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison entrants who were unemployed in the 30 days prior to imprisonment.
Mandatory 1 16 Prison entrant—sleeping arrangements in the last 4 weeks, code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison entrants who were homeless in the 4 weeks prior to imprisonment (including short-term and emergency accommodation).
Mandatory 3 17 Prison entrant—number of dependent children prior to imprisonment, total number N[N] DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison entrants who have children who depend on them for their basic needs.
Mandatory 1 18 Prison entrant—first time in prison or juvenile detention indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Mandatory 1 19
Cluster Incarceration history cluster Conditional obligation:
Conditional on having previously been in custody
Conditional 1 1 Prison entrant—number of times in prison or juvenile detention, total number N[N] Mandatory 1 2 Prison entrant—type of corrective services facility, code N Mandatory 2 20 Prison entrant—age at first detention, total years N[NN] Conditional obligation:
Conditional on the prison entrant being previously detained in a prison or juvenile justice centre.
Conditional 1 21 Prison entrant—legal status of prisoner, detention status code N Mandatory 2 22 Prison entrant—imprisonment in the last 12 months indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Mandatory 1 23 Prison entrant—parental imprisonment status during childhood indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison entrants who had one or more of their parents/carers imprisoned while they were a child.
Mandatory 1 24 Prison entrant—parental imprisonment status during childhood, parent/carer imprisoned code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Prison entrant—parental imprisonment status during childhood indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N .
DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison entrants who had one or more of their parents/carers imprisoned while they were a child.
Conditional 3 25 Person—mental health disorder indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison entrants who have ever been told by a doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist or nurse that they have a mental health disorder (including drug and alcohol abuse).
Mandatory 1 26 Person—medication for mental health disorder indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on prison entrant being told by a doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist or nurse that they have a mental health disorder (including drug and alcohol abuse).
DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison entrants who are currently taking medication for a mental health disorder.
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Cluster Psychological distress cluster Mandatory 1 1 Person—type of psychological distress, code N[N] Mandatory 10 2 Person—frequency of symptoms, code N Mandatory 1 3 Person—level of psychological distress, K-10 score of psychological distress code N Mandatory 1 28
Cluster Chronic condition cluster DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison entrants who have ever been told they have a chronic condition.
Mandatory 1 1 Person—specific chronic condition indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This data element can be used in conjunction with the data elements: Person—type of chronic condition, code N and Person—chronic condition indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N to obtain information on the prevalence of chronic conditions in a population group.
Mandatory 1 2 Person—chronic condition indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on the person being previously told they have a chronic condition.
Conditional 1 3 Person—type of chronic condition, code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on the person being told they have a chronic condition.
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Cluster Health service utilisation cluster DSS specific information:
Mandatory 1 1 Prison entrant—individual service provider consulted indicator, yes/no code N Mandatory 1 2 Prison entrant—type of service provider consulted, occupation code (ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.2) N[NNN]{NN} Conditional obligation:
Conditional on the prison entrant indicating that they consulted a service provider for their own health in the last 12 months.
DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner Health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicators: Proportion of prison entrants who, in the last 12 months, consulted a medical professional for their own health within the community and Proportion of prison entrants who, in the last 12 months, consulted a medical professional for their own health in prison.
Information about the type of health service provider consulted in the community and in prison, including service provide roles, registration and licensing requirements and ANZSCO occupation codes are detailed below:
Medical Practitioners (GP) diagnose, treat and prevent human physical and mental disorders and injuries. Registration or licensing is required. This permissible value maps to occupation 253111 (General Practitioners) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Nurses (Registered) provide nursing care to patients in hospitals, aged care and other health care facilities, and in the community. This permissible value maps to occupation 254499 (Registered Nurses nec) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Nurses (Enrolled) provide nursing care to patients in a variety of health, aged care, welfare and community settings under the supervision of Registered Nurses. Registration or licensing is required. This permissible value maps to occupation 411411 (Enrolled nurse) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Psychologists investigate, assess and provide treatment and counselling to foster optimal personal, social, educational and occupational adjustment and development. This permissible value maps to unit group 2723 (Psychologists) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Psychiatrists diagnose, assess, treat and prevent human mental, emotional and behavioural disorders. Registration or licensing is required. This permissible value maps to occupation 253411 (Psychiatrist) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers liaise with patients, clients, visitors to hospitals and other medical facilities and staff at health clinics, and work as a team member to arrange, coordinate and provide health care delivery in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community health clinics. Registration or licensing may be required. This permissible value maps to unit group 411511 (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Drug and Alcohol Counsellors provide support and treatment for people with drug and alcohol dependency problems; develop strategies which assist them to set goals and affect and maintain change; and provide community education. This permissible value maps to occupation 272112 (Drug and Alcohol Counsellor) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Dental practitioners diagnose and treat dental disease, restore normal oral function using a broad range of treatments, such as surgery and other specialist techniques, and advise on oral health. Registration or licensing is required. This permissible value maps to unit group 2523 (Dental practitioners) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Social workers assess the social needs of individuals, families and groups, assist and empower people to develop and use the skills and resources needed to resolve social and other problems, and further human wellbeing and human rights, social justice and social development. Registration or licensing may be required. This permissible value maps to occupation 272511 (Social Worker) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Welfare Workers assist individuals, families and groups with social, emotional or financial difficulties to improve quality of life, by educating and supporting them and working towards change in their social environment. This permissible value maps to occupation 272613 (Welfare Worker) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Mental health nurses provides nursing care to patients with mental health illness, disorder and dysfunction, and those experiencing emotional difficulties, distress and crisis in health, welfare and aged care facilities, correctional services and the community. This permissible value maps to occupation 254422 (Registered Nurses-Mental Health) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Physiotherapists assess, treat and prevent disorders in human movement caused by injury or disease. This permissible value maps to occupation 252511 (Physiotherapist) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Radiographers operate X-ray and other medical imaging equipment to produce images for medical diagnostic purposes in conjunction with Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologists or other Medical Practitioners. This permissible value maps to occupation 251211 (Medical Diagnostic Radiographer) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Conditional 12 3 Health service event—prisoner location, code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on the prisoner consulting a service provider for their own health in the last 12 months.
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Cluster Health service non-utilisation cluster DSS specific information:
Mandatory 1 1 Prison entrant—service provider needed but not utilised indicator, yes/no code N Mandatory 1 2 Prison entrant—type of service provider needed but not utilised, occupation code (ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.2) N[NNN]{NN} Conditional obligation:
Conditional on the prison entrant indicating that he or she needed to consult with a service provider for their own health but did not.
DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner Health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicators: Proportion of prison entrants who, in the last 12 months, needed to consult with a medical professional in the community, but did not; and Proportion of prison entrants who, in the last 12 months, needed to consult with a medical professional whilst in prison, but did not.
Information about the service provider roles, registration and licensing requirements and ANZSCO occupation codes are detailed below:
Medical practitioners (GP) diagnose, treat and prevent human physical and mental disorders and injuries. Registration or licensing is required. This permissible value maps to occupation 253111 (General Practitioners) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Nurses (Registered) provide nursing care to patients in hospitals, aged care and other health care facilities, and in the community. This permissible value maps to occupation 254499 (Registered Nurses) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Nurses (Enrolled) provide nursing care to patients in a variety of health, aged care, welfare and community settings under the supervision of Registered Nurses. Registration or licensing is required. This permissible value maps to occupation 411411 (Enrolled nurse) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Psychologists investigate, assess and provide treatment and counselling to foster optimal personal, social, educational and occupational adjustment and development. This permissible value maps to unit group 2723 (Psychologists) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Psychiatrists diagnose, assess, treat and prevent human mental, emotional and behavioural disorders. Registration or licensing is required. This permissible value maps to occupation 253411 (Psychiatrists) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers liaise with patients, clients, visitors to hospitals and other medical facilities and staff at health clinics, and work as a team member to arrange, coordinate and provide health care delivery in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community health clinics. Registration or licensing may be required. This permissible value maps to unit group 411511 (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health worker) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Drug and alcohol counsellors provide support and treatment for people with drug and alcohol dependency problems, develop strategies which assist them to set goals and affect and maintain change, and provide community education. This permissible value maps to occupation 272112 (Drug and alcohol counsellor) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Dental practitioners diagnose and treat dental disease, restore normal oral function using a broad range of treatments, such as surgery and other specialist techniques, and advise on oral health. Registration or licensing is required. This permissible value maps to unit group 2523 (Dental practitioners) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Social workers assess the social needs of individuals, families and groups, assists and empower people to develop and use the skills and resources needed to resolve social and other problems, and further human wellbeing and human rights, social justice and social development. Registration or licensing may be required. This permissible value maps to occupation 272511 (Social Worker) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Welfare workers assist individuals, families and groups with social, emotional or financial difficulties to improve quality of life, by educating and supporting them and working towards change in their social environment. This permissible value maps to occupation 272613 (Welfare worker) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Mental health nurses provides nursing care to patients with mental health illness, disorder and dysfunction, and those experiencing emotional difficulties, distress and crisis in health, welfare and aged care facilities, correctional services and the community. This permissible value maps to occupation 254422 (Registered Nurses-Mental Health) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Physiotherapists assess, treat and prevent disorders in human movement caused by injury or disease. This permissible value maps to occupation 252511 (Physiotherapist) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Radiographers operate X-ray and other medical imaging equipment to produce images for medical diagnostic purposes in conjunction with Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologists or other Medical Practitioners. This permissible value maps to occupation 251211 (Medical Diagnostic Radiographer) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Conditional 12 3 Health service event—prisoner location when service provider was needed, but not utilised, prisoner location code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on the prison entrant indicating that he or she needed to consult with a service provider for their own health but did not.
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Cluster Health service non-utilisation reason cluster Conditional obligation:
Conditional on the prison entrant not seeing a health professional during the last 12 months, when required.
DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison entrants by reason for not seeking medical contact in the past 12 months when required.
Conditional 1 1 Prison entrant—service provider needed but not utilised indicator, yes/no code N Mandatory 1 2 Prison entrant—reason for non-utilisation of health service, code NN Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a 'yes' response to Prison entrant—service provider needed but not utilised indicator, yes/no code N .
Conditional 11 3 Health service event—prisoner location when service provider was needed, but not utilised, prisoner location code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a 'yes' response to Prison entrant—service provider needed but not utilised indicator, yes/no code N .
Conditional 22 32 Person—blow to the head indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Mandatory 1 33 Person—blow to the head symptoms indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Person—blow to the head indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N .
Conditional 1 34 Person—blow to the head still experiencing symptoms indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Person—blow to the head symptoms indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N .
DSS specific information:
Conditional 1 35 Person—self-harm indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison entrants who have ever intentionally harmed themselves.
Mandatory 1 36 Person—self-harm ideation in the last 12 months, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison entrants who have thought of harming themselves in the last 12 months.
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Cluster AUDIT score for risky alcohol consumption cluster DSS specific information:
This cluster is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison entrants who report a high risk of alcohol-related harm (as measured by the AUDIT-C).
Mandatory 1 1 Person—alcohol consumption frequency, AUDIT frequency alcohol consumption code N DSS specific information:
This data element refers to prison entrants only.
The AUDIT contains the question 'How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?'. The Prisoner Health Information Group amended the question wording for the National Prisoner Health Census to 'Over the last 12 months how often did you have a drink containing alcohol?'
Mandatory 1 2 Person—alcohol consumption amount (self-reported), total standard drinks NN Conditional obligation:
Conditional on the person having had an alcoholic drink in the last 12 months.
DSS specific information:
The Prisoner Health NBEDS requires information on the number of standard drinks consumed on a typical day when drinking to be recorded in the following categories: 1 or 2; 3 or 4; 5 or 6; 7 to 9 and 10 or more standard drinks.
This data element refers to prison entrants only.
Conditional 1 3 Person—consumption of 6 or more standard drinks on one occasion, AUDIT consuming 6 or more standard drinks code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on the person having had an alcoholic drink in the last 12 months.
DSS specific information:
This data element refers to prison entrants only.
The AUDIT contains the question 'How often do you have six or more standard drinks on one occasion?' The Prisoner Health Information Group amended the question wording for the National Prisoner Health Census to 'In the last 12 months how often did you have six or more standard drinks on one occasion?'
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Cluster Smoking status cluster DSS specific information:
For the Prisoner health NBEDS, this question is formed using the responses to 6 questions:
a) Have you ever smoked a full cigarette?
b) How old were you when you smoked your first cigarette?
c) Do you smoke now?
d) If you smoke now, which of the following best describes your current use of tobacco?
I now smoke occasionally, but less than once a week
e) Would you like to quit smoking?
f) What assistance, if any, do you need to quit smoking?
Mandatory 1 1 Person—ever smoked a full cigarette indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Mandatory 1 2 Person—tobacco smoking start age, total years N[NN] Conditional obligation:
Conditional on the person indicating that they have ever smoked a full cigarette.
DSS specific information:
In the Prisoner Health NBEDS 'tobacco smoking start age' refers to the age at which a person smoked their first full cigarette.
This data element is included in the Prisoner Health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators includes the indicator: Mean age at which prison entrants smoked their first full cigarette.
Conditional 1 3 Person—current smoking status indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on the person indicating that they have ever smoked a full cigarette.
DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner Health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators includes the indicator: Proportion of prison entrants who currently smoke tobacco.
Conditional 1 4 Person—tobacco smoking frequency, current smoking frequency code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on the person indicating that they currently smoke.
Conditional 1 5 Person—like to quit smoking indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on the person indicating that they currently smoke.
DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner Health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison entrants who currently smoke and would like to quit.
Conditional 1 6 Person—type of assistance to quit smoking, code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on the person indicating that they currently smoke.
Conditional 4 7 Person—type of assistance to quit smoking, text X[X(99)] Conditional obligation:
Conditional on 'Other help (please specify)' response in the data element: Person—assistance to quit smoking, code N
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Cluster Substances used illicitly cluster DSS specific information:
Code 1 Analgesics/pain killers (Aspirin, Paracetamol, Mersyndol, Panadeine forte,Nurofen Plus)
Code 2 Other analgesics (opiates/opioids such as morphine/oxycontin/pethidine)
Code 3 T ranquilisers/sleeping pills (Benzos, Temazzies, Tranks, Sleepers, Valium,Serapax, Serries, Mandrax, Mandies, Rohypnol, Rowies)
Code 4 Methadone (Done, Junk, Jungle Juice)/Buprenorphine (Bupe, Sub)/Suboxone
Code 5 Heroin (Hammer, Smack, Horse, H, Boy, Junk)
Code 6 Barbiturates (Barbies, Barbs, Downers, Reds, Purple Hearts)
Code 7 Ketamine (K, Special K, Vitamin K, KitKat, Ket)
Code 8 Inhalants—petrol/volatile solvents (eg. glue, butane, aerosol sprays, cleaning fluid, felt pens, liquid paper, paint thinner)
Code 9 Inhalants—anaesthetics (eg. nitrous oxide, ether, chloroform)/nitrates (amylnitrate [poppers, snappers])/butyl (Rush, Bolt, Climax, Video head cleaner)/other inhalants
Code 10 Steroids (Roids, Juice, Gear)
Code 11 Cannabis/marijuana (Pot, Grass, Weed, Reefer, Joint, MaryJane, Acapulco Gold, Rope, Mull, Cone, Spliff, Dope, Skunk, Bhang, Ganja, Hash, Chronic)
Code 12 Meth/amphetamine (eg. Speed, Crystal, Whizz, Goey, Gogo, Uppers,Amphet, Ice, Meth, Zip, Ox Blood, Leopard’s Blood, MDEA, Methylamphetamine, Eve, Shabu)
Code 13 Cocaine (Coke, Crack, Flake, Snow, White Lady/Girl, Happy Dust, Gold Dust,Toot, Scotty, Charlie, Cecil, C, Freebase)
Code 14 E stasy (XTC, E, Ex, Ecci, E and C, Adam, MDMA,PMA)
Code 15 GHB (Fantasy,Liquid E, Liquid X, Grievous Bodily Harm)
Code 16 Hallucinogens (Tabs, Liquid, Magic Mushrooms, Datura or Angel’sTrumpet,Other)
Code 20 Other drugs (Please specify)
Code 99 Unknown
Mandatory 1 1 Person—substance used illicitly indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner Health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators includes the indicator: Proportion of prison entrants who report that they engaged in illicit drug use in the last 12 months.
Mandatory 1 2 Person—type of substance used illicitly, drug of concern (ASCDC 2011 extended) code NNNN Conditional obligation:
Conditional on person using a substance in an illicit manner in the last 12 months.
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Cluster Opioid pharmacotherapy treatment cluster DSS specific information:
Mandatory 1 1 Person—previous opioid pharmacotherapy treatment program indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Mandatory 2 2 Person—current opioid pharmacotherapy treatment program indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner Health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison entrants who report being on pharmacotherapy medication for opioid dependence.
Mandatory 2 3 Person—type of opioid pharmacotherapy treatment, code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on the respondent indicating that they are currently on, or have been on a pharmacotherapy for opioid dependence.
DSS specific information:
This data element occurs twice: once for past treatment and once for current treatment.
Conditional 2 41 Female—cervical screening indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Conditional obligation:
This data element is conditional on the respondent being female.
DSS specific information:
In the Prison entrants NBEDS, this data element refers to females reporting having had a cervical screen within the last two years.
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of female prison entrants who have had a cervical cancer screening in the last two years.
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Cluster Pregnancy status cluster Conditional obligation:
This cluster is conditional on the respondent being female.
DSS specific information:
Conditional 1 1 Female—ever been pregnant indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner Health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of female prison entrants who have ever been pregnant.
Mandatory 1 2 Female—age at first pregnancy, total years N[N] Conditional obligation:
Conditional on person having been pregnant.
DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner Health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Mean age at first pregnancy for female prison entrants.
Conditional 1 43 Prison entrant—mental health service referral indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison entrants who, at reception, were referred to mental health services for observation and further assessment.
Mandatory 1 44 Prison entrant—at risk of suicide or self-harm indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
In this NBEDS, risk of suicide/self-harm includes those who have expressed intent to self-harm or commit suicide.
This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison entrants identified as currently at risk of suicide or self-harm.
Mandatory 1 45
Cluster Prison entrant level of worry cluster Mandatory 1 1 Prison entrant—level of worry related to current imprisonment, a lot/a little/not at all/unknown code N Mandatory 1 2 Prison entrant—level of worry related to upcoming release, a lot/a little/not at all/unknown code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on the prison entrant being subject to upcoming release.
Conditional 1 3 Prison entrant—level of worry related to family or relationships in the community, a lot/a little/not at all/unknown code N Mandatory 1 4 Prison entrant—level of worry related to relationships in prison, a lot/a little/not at all/unknown code N Mandatory 1 5 Prison entrant—level of worry related to mental health issues, a lot/a little/not at all/unknown code N Mandatory 1 6 Prison entrant—level of worry related to physical health issues, a lot/a little/not at all/unknown code N Mandatory 1 7 Prison entrant—level of worry related to alcohol, tobacco and other drug issues, a lot/a little/not at all/unknown code N Mandatory 1 8 Prison entrant—level of worry related to other issues, a lot/a little/not at all/unknown code N Mandatory 1 46 Prison entrant—self-assessed physical health, general level of health code N DSS specific information:
Mandatory 1 47 Prison entrant—self-assessed mental health status, general level of health code N Conditional obligation:
DSS specific information:
Mandatory 1 48
Cluster Activity and participation need for assistance cluster (disability flag prisoner health) DSS specific information:
Mandatory 8 - Person—activity and participation life area, disability flag code N Mandatory 1 - Person—need for assistance with activities in a life area, disability flag prisoner health code N Mandatory 1 49 Person—education participation restriction indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
Mandatory 1 50 Person—employment participation restriction indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
Mandatory 1 -
Cluster Prison establishments NBEDS Mandatory 1 1 Prison—organisation identifier, NNN Mandatory 1 2 Organisation—organisation name, text X[X(199)] Mandatory 1 3 Establishment—Australian state/territory identifier, code N Mandatory 1 4 Prison—Aboriginal community controlled health organisation or Aboriginal medical service visitation frequency, code N Mandatory 1 5 Prison—Aboriginal community controlled health organisation or Aboriginal medical service service provider type, occupation code (ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.2) N[NNN]{NN} Conditional obligation:
Conditional on prisons receiving visits by an Aboriginal community controlled health organisation or an Aboriginal medical service.
DSS specific information:
The list of Aboriginal community controlled health organisation or Aboriginal medical service staff working in a prison and the duties performed by each includes:
CODE 1 Aboriginal health worker
Aboriginal health workers liaise with patients, clients, visitors to hospitals and other medical facilities and staff at health clinics, and works as a team member to arrange, coordinate and provide health care delivery in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community health clinics. Registration or licensing may be required. This permissible value maps to occupation 411511 (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
CODE 2 Medical practitioner
CODE 3 Social worker
CODE 4 Psychologist
CODE 5 Counsellor
CODE 6 Drug and alcohol worker
CODE 7 Other
Mandatory 7 6 Prison—Aboriginal community controlled health organisation or Aboriginal medical service service provider type, text [X(40)] DSS specific information:
Conditional on prisons receiving visits by an Aboriginal community controlled health organisation or an Aboriginal medical service and the health professional coded as 7 'Other' in the data element Prison—Aboriginal community controlled health organisation or Aboriginal medical service service provider type, occupation code (ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.2) N[NNN]{NN} .
Conditional 99 7
Cluster Prisoner health discharge summary cluster Mandatory 1 1 Prison—number of prisoners released, number N[NN] Mandatory 1 - Person—legal status of prisoner, detention status code N Mandatory 1 - Person—prisoner health discharge summary indicator, yes/no code N Mandatory 1 8
Cluster Vaccines administered cluster Conditional obligation:
Conditional on the prison offering vaccines.
Conditional 1 - Prison—number of vaccine doses administered, number N[NN] Mandatory 1 - Prison—type of vaccine administered, vaccine type code N DSS specific information:
HPV vaccine (Gardasil) is reported for women prisoners only.
Mandatory 6 9 Prison—number of hepatitis C treatments commenced, number N[NN] DSS specific information:
This data element refers to hepatitis C treatments commenced from 1 January to 31 December in the year prior to the data collection.
Mandatory 1 10
Cluster Full-time equivalent prison staff cluster DSS specific information:
These data elements are included in the Prisoner Health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Ratio of full-time equivalent health staff working within the correctional system to the total number of prisoners.
Only enter numbers for FTE medical practitioners and nurses.
Mandatory 1 - Prison—full-time equivalent staff, total number N[N] Mandatory 1 - Prison—health worker type, occupation code (ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.2) N[NNN]{NN} DSS specific information:
The list of health staff working in a prison and the duties performed by each includes:
A Medical Practitioner (GP) diagnoses, treats and prevents human physical and mental disorders and injuries. Registration or licensing is required. This permissible value maps to occupation 253111 (General Practitioner) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Psychologists investigate, assess and provide treatment and counselling to foster optimal personal, social, educational and occupational adjustment and development. This permissible value maps to unit group 2723 (Psychologists) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Dental practitioners diagnose and treat dental disease, restore normal oral function using a broad range of treatments, such as surgery and other specialist techniques, and advise on oral health. Registration or licensing is required. This permissible value maps to unit group 2523 (Dental practitioners) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Psychiatrists diagnose, assess, treat and prevent human mental, emotional and behavioural disorders. Registration or licensing is required. This permissible value maps to occupation 253411 (Psychiatrist) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Registered Nurses provide nursing care to patients in hospitals, aged care and other health care facilities, and in the community. This permissible value maps to unit group 2544 (Registered Nurses) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
An enrolled nurse provides nursing care to patients in a variety of health, aged care, welfare and community settings under the supervision of Registered Nurses. Registration or licensing is required. This permissible value maps to occupation 411411 (Enrolled nurse) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers liaise with patients, clients, visitors to hospitals and other medical facilities and staff at health clinics, and works as a team member to arrange, coordinate and provide health care delivery in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community health clinics. Registration or licensing may be required. This permissible value maps to occupation 411511 (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Nurse practitioners provide advanced and extended nursing care to patients, such as ordering diagnostic tests, undertaking diagnosis and health assessments, prescribing patient care management, medicines and therapies, as authorised in relevant nursing legislation, and referring to specialist Medical Practitioners and other Health Professionals in a range of health, welfare and community settings. Registration or licensing is required. This permissible value maps to occupation 254411 (Nurse practitioner) of the ANZSCO classification scheme.
Other staff not listed above.
Mandatory 9 11 Prison—number of pregnant prisoners, number N[NN] Conditional 1 12
Cluster Hospital transfer cluster Mandatory 1 - Prison—number of hospital transfers, number N[NN] Mandatory 1 - Prison—planned hospital transfer indicator, yes/no code N Mandatory 2 13
Cluster Sex of prison entrants cluster Mandatory 1 - Person—sex, code N Mandatory 3 - Prison—number of prison entrants, number N[NN] Mandatory 1 14 Prison—smoke-free facility indicator, yes/no/don't know code N Mandatory 1 15 Prison—smoke-free facility commencement date, DDMMYYYY Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes reponse to Prison—smoke-free facility indicator, yes/no/don't know code N .
Conditional 1 -
Cluster Prisoners in custody prescription medications NBEDS Mandatory 1 1 Person—person identifier, XXXXXX[X(14)] DSS specific information:
Within this NBEDS, person identifier refers to the prisoner identifier. The prisoner identifier is assigned by the Department of Corrective Services in each state and territory.
Mandatory 1 2 Person—letters of given and family name, text XXXXX Mandatory 1 3 Person—date of birth, DDMMYYYY Mandatory 1 4 Person—sex, code N Mandatory 1 5 Person—transgender indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Mandatory 1 6 Person—Indigenous status, code N Mandatory 1 7 Person—medication type, medication type (ATC/DDD) code A[{NN}AA{NN}] DSS specific information:
Information on medication type is included in the Prisoner Health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prisoners in custody who received medication during the data collection period.
The list of medications relevant to the Prisoners in custody prescription medications NBEDS includes:
Antidepressants (ATC/DDD code N06A)
Mandatory 26 8 Person—medication type, text [X(40)] Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a code of 'Other' being recorded in the Prisoners in Custody—Repeat Medications form.
Conditional 3 
