1 | Prison establishment identifier | 626117 | Number
[3]
| NNN A logical combination of numeric characters that identify an entity. | DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 1a. Correctional facility identifier. |
2 | Australian state/territory identifier (establishment) | 720081 | Number
[1]
| 1 | New South Wales | 2 | Victoria | 3 | Queensland | 4 | South Australia | 5 | Western Australia | 6 | Tasmania | 7 | Northern Territory | 8 | Australian Capital Territory | 9 | Other territories (Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Christmas Island and Jervis Bay Territory) |
| DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 1b. State or territory. |
3 | Person identifier | 290046 | String
[20]
| XXXXXX[X(14)]
A logical combination of valid alphanumeric characters that identify an entity. | DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 2. Prisoner identifier (unique to prison). 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. |
4 | Letters of name | 624484 | String
[5]
| XXXXX A combination of five alphanumeric characters. | DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 3. AIHW SLK Prisoner Code. For the 1st, 2nd and 3rd letters of the AIHW code please use the 2nd, 3rd and 5th letters of the person's family name. For the 4th and 5th letters use the 2nd and 3rd letters of the person's given name. See manual for more detail. |
5 | Expected date of release | 482401 | Date/Time
[8]
| DDMMYYYY
The day of a particular month and year. | DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 4. Expected date of release. |
6 | Date of birth | 696597 | Date/Time
[8]
| | DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 5. Date of birth. |
7 | Estimated age | 696623 | String
[2]
| NN
Total number of completed years. | Conditional obligation: Conditional on the date of birth being unknown. DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 6. Estimated age in years. Complete only if date of birth is unknown. The prisoner must be between 18 and 99 years of age. |
8 | Country of birth | 659454 | Number
[4]
| NNNN
The Standard Australian Classification of Countries (SACC 2016) code set representing a country. | DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 7. Country of birth. 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 Where the country of birth is not Australia, the data element Person—country of birth, text X[X(99)] should be completed. |
9 | Country of birth text | 696778 | String
[100]
| X[X(99)]
A combination of alphanumeric characters. | Conditional obligation: Conditional on the country of birth being a country other than Australia. DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 7. Country of birth. |
10 | Main language other than English spoken at home | 659402 | Number
[4]
| N[NNN]
The Australian Standard Classification of Languages (ASCL) code set representing languages. | DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 8. Main language spoken at home. In the Prison dischargee data collection, the ASCL codes will be mapped to: Code 1 English Code 2 Other (specify) Code 9 Unknown Where the main language spoken at home is a language other than English, the data element Person—main language other than English spoken at home, text X[X(99)] should also be completed. |
11 | Main language other than English spoken at home text | 696782 | String
[100]
| X[X(99)]
A combination of alphanumeric characters. | Conditional obligation: Conditional on the main language spoken at home being a language other than English. DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 8. Main language spoken at home. |
12 | Sex | 635126 | String
[1]
| 1 | Male | 2 | Female | 3 | Other | 9 | Not stated/inadequately described |
| DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 9a. Sex. In the Prison dischargee data collection, Sex will be mapped to: Code 1 Male Code 2 Female Code 9 Unknown Code 3 'Other' is not collected. |
13 | Transgender indicator | 704413 | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 9b. Transgender. |
14 | Indigenous status | 602543 | Number
[1]
| 1 | Aboriginal but not Torres Strait Islander origin | 2 | Torres Strait Islander but not Aboriginal origin | 3 | Both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin | 4 | Neither Aboriginal nor Torres Strait Islander origin | 9 | Not stated/inadequately described |
| DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 10. Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin? In the Prison dischargee data collection Indigenous status will be mapped to: Code 1 (No) maps to code 4 (Neither Aboriginal nor Torres Strait Islander origin) in the Indigenous status data element. If the person is both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin, code 2 and code 3 can be checked simultaneously. |
15 | Length of time imprisoned | 696790 | Number
[1]
| 1 | 1 to 31 days | 2 | 1 to 3 months | 3 | 3 to 6 months | 4 | 6 to 12 months | 5 | 1 to 2 years | 6 | 2 to 5 years | 7 | More than 5 years | 9 | Unknown |
| DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 11. How long have you been in prison this time? For most recent imprisonment. |
16 | Mode of contact with family, friends and/or elders | 624764 | Number
[1]
| 1 | No contact | 2 | Received letters | 3 | Phone contact | 4 | Prison visits | 9 | Unknown |
| 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: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 12. In the last four weeks, have you had contact with family, friends and/or elders? 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. |
17 | Psychological distress cluster | 634099 |
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| DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 13. In the past four weeks, how often did you feel...? 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. |
1 | Type of psychological distress | 634032 | Number
[2]
| 1 | Tired out for no good reason | 2 | Nervous | 3 | So nervous that nothing could calm you down | 4 | Hopeless | 5 | Restless or fidgety | 6 | So restless that you could not sit still | 7 | Depressed | 8 | Like everything was an effort | 9 | So sad that nothing could cheer you up | 10 | Worthless |
| |
2 | Frequency of symptoms | 634117 | Number
[1]
| 1 | None of the time | 2 | A little of the time | 3 | Some of the time | 4 | Most of the time | 5 | All of the time | 9 | Unknown |
| |
3 | Level of psychological distress (K-10 score) | 634094 | Number
[1]
| 1 | Low (score of 10-19) | 2 | Mild (score of 20-24) | 3 | Moderate (score of 25-29) | 4 | Severe (score of 30-50) | 9 | Not stated/inadequately described |
| |
18 | Prison dischargee level of worry cluster | 635015 |
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| DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 14. How worried are you about...? |
1 | Level of worry related to current imprisonment | 625288 | Number
[1]
| 1 | A lot | 2 | A little | 3 | Not at all | 9 | Unknown |
| |
2 | Level of worry related to upcoming release | 625292 | Number
[1]
| 1 | A lot | 2 | A little | 3 | Not at all | 9 | Unknown |
| |
3 | Level of worry related to family or relationships in the community | 625298 | Number
[1]
| 1 | A lot | 2 | A little | 3 | Not at all | 9 | Unknown |
| |
4 | Level of worry related to relationships in prison | 625303 | Number
[1]
| 1 | A lot | 2 | A little | 3 | Not at all | 9 | Unknown |
| |
5 | Level of worry related to mental health issues | 625309 | Number
[1]
| 1 | A lot | 2 | A little | 3 | Not at all | 9 | Unknown |
| |
6 | Level of worry related to physical health issues | 626316 | Number
[1]
| 1 | A lot | 2 | A little | 3 | Not at all | 9 | Unknown |
| |
7 | Level of worry related to alcohol, tobacco and other drug issues | 626330 | Number
[1]
| 1 | A lot | 2 | A little | 3 | Not at all | 9 | Unknown |
| |
8 | Level of worry related to other issues | 626337 | Number
[1]
| 1 | A lot | 2 | A little | 3 | Not at all | 9 | Unknown |
| |
19 | Self-harm indicator | 626898 | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following questions of the Prison Dischargee Form: 15a. Prior to your current incarceration, have you ever intentionally harmed yourself? 15b. While in prison this time, did you intentionally harm yourself? 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. In the Prison dischargee NBEDS 2018 this element is collected twice, as follows: - For persons who have ever intentionally harmed themselves prior to current incarceration. This corresponds to question 15a. of the dischargee form.
- For persons who have intentionally harmed themselves during their most recent time in prison. This corresponds to question 15b. of the dischargee form.
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20 | Blow to the head indicator | 629132 | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 16a. While in prison this time, did you receive a head injury/blow to the head resulting in a loss of consciousness or blacking out? (e.g. sporting injury, king hit). |
21 | Blow to the head symptoms indicator | 625760 | Number
[1]
| | Conditional obligation: Conditional on a yes response to Person—blow to the head indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N. DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 16b. Have you noticed any physical symptoms including headaches, or changes in your memory, behaviour or mood since that head injury? |
22 | Blow to the head still experiencing symptoms indicator | 626053 | Number
[1]
| | 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 corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 16c. Are you still experiencing these symptoms? 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. |
23 | Physical assault indicator | 626060 | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 17a. While in prison this time, were you physically assaulted or attacked by another prisoner? 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. |
24 | Sexual assault indicator | 625775 | Number
[1]
| 1 | Yes | 2 | No | 3 | Wish to not answer | 9 | Unknown |
| DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 17b. While in prison this time, were you forced or frightened by another prisoner into doing something sexually that you did not want to do? 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. |
25 | Accident or injury requiring a doctor or nurse indicator | 626065 | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 17c. While in prison this time, did you have any accidents or injuries that you had to see a doctor or nurse about? 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. |
26 | Physical activity change | 624774 | Number
[1]
| 1 | More physically active | 2 | About the same | 3 | Less physically active | 9 | Unknown |
| DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 18a. Compared to before you came to prison this time, are you now...? 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. |
27 | Weight change | 625779 | Number
[1]
| 1 | Weight decreased | 2 | Weight stayed about the same | 3 | Weight increased | 9 | Unknown |
| DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 18b. Compared to before you came to prison this time, has your weight changed? 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. |
28 | Intentional weight gain indicator | 625787 | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 18c. While in prison this time, were you trying to gain weight? Intentional weight gain occurring in prison, for the most recent imprisonment. |
29 | Tattoo indicator | 625815 | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 19a. While in prison this time, did you get a tattoo? 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. |
30 | Piercing indicator | 629172 | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 19b. While in prison this time, did you get any body or ear piercings? 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. |
31 | Substance used illicitly indicator | 624778 | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This data element is collected twice, once for prior to imprisonment and once for during the current imprisonment, and corresponds to the following questions of the Prison Dischargee Form: 20a. Prior to your current incarceration, did you use illicit drugs? 20b. While in prison this time did you use illicit drugs? 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. |
32 | Injecting drug use | 629184 | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This data element is collected twice, once for prior to imprisonment and once for during the most recent imprisonment, and corresponds to the following questions of the Prison Dischargee Form: 21a. Prior to your current incarceration, did you inject drugs? 21b. While in prison this time, did you inject drugs? |
33 | Needle sharing frequency | 696801 | Number
[1]
| 1 | Never | 2 | Sometimes | 3 | Always | 9 | Unknown |
| Conditional obligation: Conditional on a yes response to Person—injecting drug use indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N. DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 21c. While in prison this time, how often did you use a needle that had been used by someone else (even if it had been cleaned)? 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. |
34 | Opioid pharmacotherapy treatment program cluster (dischargee) | 696812 |
|
| DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following questions of the Prison Dischargee Form: 22a. Have you ever been on a methadone program? 22b. Have you ever been on a suboxone program? 22c. Have you ever been on a naltrexone program? |
1 | Previous opioid pharmacotherapy treatment program indicator | 696824 | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 25a. Have you ever been on a methadone program? 26a. Have you ever been on a buprenorphine-naloxone program? 27a. Have you ever been on a buprenorphine long-acting injection (LAI) program? 28a. Have you ever been on a buprenorphine program? (e.g., Subutex, Probuphine) 29a. Have you ever been on a naltrexone program? |
2 | Current opioid pharmacotherapy treatment program indicator | 696821 | Number
[1]
| | 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. This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 25b. Are you currently on a methadone program? 26b. Are you currently on a buprenorphine-naloxone program? 27b. Are you currently on a buprenorphine long-acting injection (LAI) program? 28b. Are you currently on a buprenorphine program? 29b. Are you currently on a naltrexone program? |
3 | Opioid substitution program continuation on release indicator | 624781 | Number
[1]
| | 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. This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 25c. Do you plan to continue with this methadone program after release from prison? 26c. Do you plan to continue with this buprenorphine-naloxone program after release from prison? 27c. Do you plan to continue with this buprenorphine long-acting injection (LAI) program after release from prison? 28c. Do you plan to continue with this buprenorphine program after release from prison? 29c. Do you plan to continue with this naltrexone program after release from prison? |
4 | Type of opioid pharmacotherapy treatment | 696815 | Number
[1]
| 1 | Methadone | 2 | Buprenorphine-naloxone | 3 | Buprenorphine long-acting injection | 4 | Buprenorphine | 5 | Naltrexone |
| |
35 | Prison dischargee smoking status cluster | 776351 |
|
| |
1 | Current smoking status | 631318 | Number
[1]
| | 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). This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 23a. Do you currently smoke tobacco? |
2 | Tobacco smoking status prior to imprisonment indicator | 625832 | Number
[1]
| | 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. This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 23b. Did you smoke upon entry to prison this time? |
3 | Change in tobacco consumption since imprisonment indicator | 625850 | Number
[1]
| 1 | More | 2 | Less | 3 | The same | 9 | Unknown |
| Conditional obligation: Conditional on a CODE 1 'Yes' response to Person—current smoking status indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information: During most recent imprisonment. This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 23c. Compared with before you came to prison this time, how much do you smoke now? |
4 | Smoking cessation program cluster | 776353 |
|
| Conditional obligation: Conditional on a CODE 1 'Yes' response to Person—current smoking status indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information: Data reported in this cluster corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 23d. While in prison this time, what assistance was available to help you quit smoking? |
1 | Assistance available to quit smoking | 631333 | Number
[1]
| 1 | Quit smoking program | 2 | Nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum etc.) | 3 | Other counselling/support | 4 | Other | 5 | None | 9 | Unknown |
| DSS specific information: NB. In the 2018 Prison Dischargee Form the label 'Didn't want help' is mapped to CODE 5 'None.' |
2 | Assistance used to quit smoking | 631343 | Number
[1]
| 1 | Quit smoking program | 2 | Nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum etc.) | 3 | Other counselling/support | 4 | Other | 5 | None | 9 | Unknown |
| DSS specific information: NB. In the 2018 Prison Dischargee Form the label 'Didn't want help' is mapped to CODE 5 'None.' |
5 | Plan to continue smoking after release indicator | 625853 | Number
[1]
| | Conditional obligation: Conditional on a CODE 1 '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. |
36 | AUDIT-C score of risky alcohol consumption cluster (dischargee) | 696837 |
|
| DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following questions of the Prison Dischargee Form: 24a. Prior to your incarceration, how often did you drink containing alcohol? 24b. Prior to your current incarceration, how many standard drinks would you have on a typical day that you were drinking? 24c. Prior to your current incarceration, how often would you have six or more standard drinks on one occasion? |
1 | Alcohol consumption frequency | 696844 | Number
[1]
| 0 | Never | 1 | Monthly or less | 2 | 2-4 times a month | 3 | 2-3 times a week | 4 | 4 or more times a week | 9 | Unknown |
| 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?' |
2 | Alcohol consumption in standard drinks per day | 696835 | Number
[2]
| | 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 |
|
3 | Consumption of 6 or more standard drinks on one occasion | 696847 | Number
[1]
| 0 | Never | 1 | Less than monthly | 2 | Monthly | 3 | Weekly | 4 | Daily or almost daily | 9 | Unknown |
| 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?' |
37 | Alcohol consumption in prison indicator | 631423 | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 24d. While in prison this time, did you drink any alcohol? 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. |
38 | Alcohol treatment program participation indicator | 631426 | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 24e. While in prison this time, did you access an alcohol treatment program? 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. |
39 | Prison health assessment indicator | 624992 | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 25a. While you came into custody this time, did you receive a health assessment? 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 a health assessment upon entry to prison. |
40 | Referral or appointment for further care indicator | 624990 | Number
[1]
| | 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 corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 25b. If yes, were you referred or provided with an appointment for further care? 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. |
41 | Type of health-care professional referred to in prison | 698236 | Number
[1]
| 1 | General Practitioner (Doctor/GP), Resident medical officer | 2 | Registered nurse | 3 | Alcohol and drug counsellor | 4 | Indigenous health worker | 5 | Dentist/Dental specialist | 6 | Psychologist | 7 | Psychiatrist | 8 | Social worker | 9 | Mental health nurse/Mental health team | 10 | Physiotherapist | 11 | Medical imaging professional | 99 | Other | 999 | Unknown |
| Conditional obligation: Conditional on a yes response to Person—referral or appointment for further care indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N. DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 25c. If you were referred, who was it to? Multiple boxes may be ticked unless the answer is "Unknown". |
42 | Ease of access to medical practitioners indicator | 629216 | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 26a. While in prison this time, could you easily see a medical practitioner (doctor/GP) if you had a health problem? 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. |
43 | Ease of access to nurses indicator | 629218 | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 26b. While in prison this time, could you easily see a nurse if you had a health problem? 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. |
44 | Prison clinic visit indicator | 625033 | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 27a. While in prison this time, did you visit the prison clinic? 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. |
45 | Reason for non-utilisation of prison clinic | 625044 | Number
[1]
| 1 | Cultural/language problems/discrimination | 2 | Waiting time too long | 3 | Felt at the time I didn't need/want to | 4 | Other | 9 | Unknown |
| Conditional obligation: Conditional on a no response to Prison dischargee—prison clinic visit indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N. DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 27b. If no, why didn't you go? During most recent imprisonment. |
46 | Type of health-care professional consulted | 698251 | Number
[1]
| 1 | General Practitioner (Doctor/GP), Resident medical officer | 2 | Registered nurse | 3 | Alcohol and drug counsellor | 4 | Indigenous health worker | 5 | Dentist/Dental specialist | 6 | Psychologist | 7 | Psychiatrist | 8 | Social worker | 9 | Mental health nurse/Mental health team | 10 | Physiotherapist | 11 | Medical imaging professional | 99 | Other | 999 | Unknown |
| 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 corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 28. While in prison this time, which of the following health care professionals did you visit for your own health? 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. |
47 | Type of health-care professional consulted text | 698426 | String
[100]
| X[X(99)]
A combination of alphanumeric characters. | Conditional obligation: Conditional on an 'Other' response to Prison dischargee-type of health-care professional consulted, code N[NN]. DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 28. While in prison this time, which of the following health care professionals did you visit for your own health? |
48 | Satisfaction with information from prison clinic | 625071 | Number
[1]
| 1 | Complete satisfaction | 2 | Somewhat satisfied | 3 | Not satisfied | 4 | Did not want to receive information | 9 | Unknown |
| 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 corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 29a. In the previous 12 months when you visited the prison clinic, were you satisfied with the information you received from the health care professional about your condition and treatment? 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. |
49 | Understanding of answers to questions at prison clinic | 625095 | Number
[1]
| 1 | Complete understanding | 2 | Somewhat understood | 3 | Not understood | 4 | Did not ask questions | 9 | Unknown |
| 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 corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 29b. In the previous 12 months when you visited the prison clinic, when you asked questions at the clinic, did you understand the answers you got? 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. |
50 | Involvement in treatment decision | 625135 | Number
[1]
| 1 | Complete involvement | 2 | Somewhat involved | 3 | No involvement | 4 | Did not want to be involved | 9 | Unknown |
| 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 corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 29c. In the previous 12 months when you visited the prison clinic, were you able to be involved in your treatment decision? 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. |
51 | Enough time at prison clinic | 629226 | Number
[1]
| 1 | Always | 2 | Most of the time | 3 | Sometimes | 4 | Rarely | 5 | Never | 9 | Unknown |
| 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 corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 29d. In the previous 12 months when you visited the prison clinic, did you have enough time with the health care professional to discuss your health? 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. |
52 | Rating of quality of health care received at prison clinic | 629389 | Number
[1]
| 1 | Excellent | 2 | Good | 3 | Neither good nor poor | 4 | Poor | 5 | Very poor | 9 | Unknown |
| 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 corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 29e. In the previous 12 months when you visited the prison clinic, overall, how would you rate the health care you received? 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. |
53 | Appointment outside of prison indicator | 624928 | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 30a. While in prison this time, have you been to a medical appointment outside prison? 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. |
54 | Admission to hospital indicator | 624933 | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 30b. While in prison this time, have you been admitted to a general hospital or psychiatric hospital? 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. |
55 | Type of hospital admitted to | 624938 | Number
[1]
| 1 | General hospital | 2 | Psychiatric hospital |
| Conditional obligation: Conditional on a yes response to Prison dischargee—admission to hospital indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N. DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 30b. While in prison this time, have you been admitted to a general hospital or psychiatric hospital? 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. |
56 | Planned hospital admission indicator | 624944 | Number
[1]
| 1 | Planned | 2 | Unplanned | 9 | Unknown |
| Conditional obligation: Conditional on a yes response to Prison dischargee—admission to hospital indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N. DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 30c. If yes, was the hospital admission planned or unplanned? |
57 | Emergency department visit indicator | 629233 | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 30d. While in prison this time, have you visited an emergency department about your health? 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. |
58 | Type of health condition diagnosed prior to imprisonment | 762035 | String
[2]
| 01 | Diabetes | 02 | Psychological/mental health condition | 03 | Skin condition (excluding cancer and communicable diseases) | 04 | Alcohol or drug use problems | 05 | Musculoskeletal injury | 06 | Musculoskeletal condition (excluding arthritis, injury or cancer) | 07 | Cardiovascular disease | 08 | Respiratory condition (excluding asthma or cancer) | 09 | Communicable disease | 10 | Dental issues | 11 | Digestive condition | 12 | Asthma | 13 | Sensory conditions (including ear and eye conditions) | 14 | Neurological conditions | 15 | Malignancy/cancer | 16 | Arthritis | 17 | Women's health conditions | 18 | Have not been diagnosed with any health condition | 88 | Other |
| DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 31a. Have you ever been told that you have...? Please tick health conditions where appropriate. |
59 | Type of health condition diagnosed during imprisonment | 762041 | String
[2]
| 01 | Diabetes | 02 | Psychological/mental health condition | 03 | Skin condition (excluding cancer and communicable diseases) | 04 | Alcohol or drug use problems | 05 | Musculoskeletal injury | 06 | Musculoskeletal condition (excluding arthritis, injury or cancer) | 07 | Cardiovascular disease | 08 | Respiratory condition (excluding asthma or cancer) | 09 | Communicable disease | 10 | Dental issues | 11 | Digestive condition | 12 | Asthma | 13 | Sensory conditions (including ear and eye conditions) | 14 | Neurological conditions | 15 | Malignancy/cancer | 16 | Arthritis | 17 | Women's health conditions | 18 | Have not been diagnosed with any health condition | 88 | Other |
| DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 31b. Were you diagnosed for the first time while in prison? Please tick health conditions where appropriate. |
60 | Hepatitis C test indicator | 697637 | Boolean
[1]
| 1 | Yes, tested positive | 2 | Yes, tested negative | 3 | Yes, don't know the results | 4 | No | 8 | Unknown |
| DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 32. While in prison this time, have you been tested for Hepatitis C? This data element is recorded relating to Hepatitis C tests taken during a prison dischargee's most recent imprisonment. |
61 | Education qualification cluster | 697647 |
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| DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 33. While in prison this time, did you do any study? Please tick multiple boxes where appropriate. This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as theNational Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who completed qualifications while in prison. |
1 | Education qualification whilst in prison indicator | 698286 | Number
[2]
| | DSS specific information: No verification of the qualification is necessary. Refers to study undertaken in prison, for the most recent imprisonment. |
2 | Type of qualification started during imprisonment | 697641 | Number
[2]
| 1 | Secondary schooling | 2 | Trade certificate (Certification I-IV) | 3 | Diploma | 4 | Bachelor's degree | 5 | Postgraduate qualification | 99 | Unknown |
| 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. |
3 | Type of qualification continued during imprisonment | 697643 | Number
[2]
| 1 | Secondary schooling | 2 | Trade certificate (Certification I-IV) | 3 | Diploma | 4 | Bachelor's degree | 5 | Postgraduate qualification | 99 | Unknown |
| 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. |
4 | Type of qualification completed during imprisonment | 697645 | Number
[2]
| 1 | Secondary schooling | 2 | Trade certificate (Certification I-IV) | 3 | Diploma | 4 | Bachelor's degree | 5 | Postgraduate qualification | 99 | Unknown |
| 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. |
62 | Self-assessed physical health status | 625924 | Number
[1]
| 1 | Excellent | 2 | Very good | 3 | Good | 4 | Fair | 5 | Poor | 9 | Unknown |
| DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 34a. In general, would you say that your physical health is excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor? 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. |
63 | Self-assessed mental health status | 625897 | Number
[1]
| 1 | Excellent | 2 | Very good | 3 | Good | 4 | Fair | 5 | Poor | 9 | Unknown |
| DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 34b. In general, would you say that your mental health is excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor? 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. |
64 | Extent of physical health change since imprisonment | 624870 | Number
[1]
| 1 | A lot better | 2 | A little better | 3 | Stayed the same | 4 | A little worse | 5 | A lot worse | 9 | Unknown |
| DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 35a. Do you think your physical health has changed since you have been in prison this time? |
65 | Extent of mental health change since imprisonment | 626374 | Number
[1]
| 1 | A lot better | 2 | A little better | 3 | Stayed the same | 4 | A little worse | 5 | A lot worse | 9 | Unknown |
| DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 35b. Do you think your mental health has changed since you have been in prison this time? |
66 | Expected sleeping arrangement on first night of release | 697892 | Number
[1]
| 1 | Sleeping on the streets, park, cars or railway carriages | 2 | Sleeping in short-term or emergency accommodation, couch surfing, or living temporarily with friends or relatives | 3 | Sleeping in own accommodation/rental agreement and named on the lease or mortgage | 9 | Don't know |
| DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 36. On release from prison where do you expect to sleep on the first night? 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 be homeless (including short-term and emergency accommodation). |
67 | Paid employment within two weeks of release indicator | 624908 | Boolean
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 37. Do you have paid employment starting within two weeks of leaving prison? 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 organised paid employment which will start within 2 weeks of leaving prison. |
68 | Type of Centrelink payment on prison release | 625184 | Number
[1]
| 1 | Income support including disability support | 2 | Crisis payment (single payment) | 3 | Both income support and crisis payment | 9 | Unknown |
| DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 38. On release from prison, are you expecting to receive any of the following government payments through centrelink? 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. |
69 | Medicare card available on release indicator | 624915 | Boolean
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 39. Will you have a valid Medicare card available for your use on the day of your release? 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. |
70 | Continuation of prescription medication on release | 762112 | Number
[1]
| 1 | Yes, will continue medication | 2 | No, will not continue medication | 3 | Not currently on medication | 9 | Don't know |
| DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 40. Are you taking any prescribed medication that will continue after you are released from prison? |
71 | Type of health professional or service referred to on release | 624926 | Number
[1]
| 1 | Medical practitioner (Doctor/GP) | 2 | Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS) | 3 | Community mental health service | 4 | Alcohol and drug treatment or counselling service | 5 | Pharmacist/Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST) Provider | 6 | Other | 9 | Unknown |
| Conditional obligation: Conditional on a yes response to Person—referral or appointment for further care indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N. DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 41. Do you have a referral or appointment to see any of the following health professionals after your release from custody? |
72 | Level of preparedness for release | 697903 | Number
[1]
| 1 | Very prepared | 2 | Prepared | 3 | Unprepared | 4 | Very unprepared | 9 | Don't know |
| DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 42. How prepared do you feel for your release? 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. |
73 | Female health screening test type | 625262 | Number
[1]
| 1 | Pap smear | 2 | Mammogram | 9 | Unknown |
| Conditional obligation: Conditional on a response of 2 for Person—sex, code X. DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following questions of the Prison Dischargee Form: 43. Female only: While in prison this time, did you have a Pap Test? 44. Females only: While in prison this time, did you have a mammogram? 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. |
74 | Culturally appropriate health care in prison indicator | 697910 | Number
[1]
| | Conditional obligation: Conditional on a value of 1, 2 or 3 for Person—Indigenous status, code N. DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 45. Indigenous persons only: While in prison this time, do you think you received culturally appropriate care? 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). |
75 | Aboriginal primary health care service consultation indicator | 625168 | Number
[1]
| | Conditional obligation: Conditional on a value of 1, 2 or 3 for Person—Indigenous status, code N. DSS specific information: This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form: 46. Indigenous persons only: While in prison this, did you receive any treatment or consultation from an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) or Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS)? 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). |