1 Prison—organisation identifier, NNN DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
1a. Correctional facility identifier
Mandatory 1 2 Establishment—Australian state/territory identifier, code N DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
1b. State or territory
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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
2. Prisoner identifier (unique to prison)
Mandatory 1 4 Person—letters of given and family name, text XXXXX DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
3. AIHW SLK Prisoner Code
Mandatory 1 5 Prison dischargee—expected date of release, DDMMYYYY DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
4. Expected date of release
Mandatory 1 6 Person—date of birth, prisoner health {DDMMYYYY}{N} DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
5. Date of birth
Mandatory 1 7 Person—estimated age, total years NN Conditional obligation:
Conditional on the date of birth being unknown.
DSS specific information:
The prisoner must be between 18 and 99 years of age.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
6. Estimated age in years
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
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
7. Country of birth
Mandatory 1 9 Person—main language spoken at home, English/other code N 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
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
8. Main language spoken at home31
Mandatory 1 10 Person—sex, code X DSS specific information:
In the Prison dischargee data collection, Sex will be mapped to:
Code 1 Male
Code 2 Female
Code 9 Unknown
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
9a. What was your sex recorded at birth?
Mandatory 1 11 Person—gender, code X DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
9b. How do you describe your gender?
Mandatory 1 12 Person—transgender indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
9c. Are you transgender?
Mandatory 1 13 Person—Indigenous status, prisoner health 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
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
10. Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin?
Mandatory 1 14 Prison dischargee—length of time imprisoned, code N DSS specific information:
For most recent imprisonment.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
11. How long have you been in prison this time?
Mandatory 1 15 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.
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?
Conditional 3 16
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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
13. In the past 30 days, how often did you feel...?
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 17
Cluster Prison dischargee level of worry cluster DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
14. How concerned are you about...?
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 18 Person—self-harm indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This item is collected twice: 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.
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?
Mandatory 2 19 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.
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)
Mandatory 1 20 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 .
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?
Conditional 1 21 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 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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
16c. Are you still experiencing these symptoms?
Conditional 1 22 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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
17. While in prison this time, were you physically assaulted or attacked by another prisoner?
Mandatory 1 23 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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Discharge Form:
18. While in prison this time, were you forced or frightened by another prisoner into doing something sexually that you did not want to do?
Mandatory 1 24 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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
19. While in prison this time, did you have any accidents or injuries that you had to see a doctor or nurse about?
Mandatory 1 25 Person—amount of physical activity undertaken, total number of hours code N[N] DSS specific information:
This data element records the number of hours of physical activity a person had in an average week over the last month while in prison.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
20a. Over the last month, while in prison, how many hours of physical activity did you have in an average week?
Mandatory 1 26 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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
20b. Compared with before you came to prison this time, has your weight changed?
Mandatory 1 27 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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
20c. While in prison this time, were you trying to gain weight?
Mandatory 1 28 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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
21. While in prison this time, did you get a tattoo?
Mandatory 1 29 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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
22. While in prison this time, did you get any body or ear piercings?
Mandatory 1 30 Person—needle sharing indicator, yes/no code N DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
23a. While in prison this time, did you get a tattoo or body piercing using a needle or other equipment that had been used by someone else, even if it had been cleaned?
Mandatory 1 31 Person—needle sharing frequency, sometimes/often/always/unknown code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a Code 1 "Yes" response to Person—needle sharing indicator, yes/no code N
DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
23b. How often did you use a needle that had been used by someone else when getting a tattoo or body piercing?
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 32
Cluster Substances used illicitly cluster (prison dischargee) DSS specific information:
This data element cluster corresponds to the following questions of the Prison Dischargee Form:
24a. Prior to your current incarceration, did you use substances (e.g., drugs) for non-medical purposes, or that were not supplied to you medically? 24b. How often did you use these substances in the 12 months you spent in the community prior to your current prison sentence? 24c. While in prison this time did you use substances (e.g., drugs) for non-medical purposes, or that were not supplied to you medically? 24d. While in prison this time, did you use drugs that had been prescribed to you by a health professional for non-medical purposes? 24e. While in prison this time, did you inject substances (e.g., drugs) for non-medical purposes, or that were not supplied to you medically? 24f. While in prison this time, did you inject substances using a needle that had been used by someone else, even if it had been cleaned? 24g. How often did you use a needle that had been used by someone else when injecting substances? Mandatory 2 1 Person—substance used illicitly indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
In the Substances used illicitly cluster (prison dischargee) this data element is reported twice, and corresponds to the following questions of the Prison Dischargee Form:
24a. Prior to your current incarceration, did you use substances (e.g., drugs) for non-medical purposes, or that were not supplied to you medically?
and
24c. While in prison this time did you use substances (e.g., drugs) for non-medical purposes, or that were not supplied to you medically?
Mandatory 2 2 Person—illicit substance use frequency, never/sometimes/often/very often/unknown code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a CODE 1 yes response to Person—substance used illicitly indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N for illicit drug use in the last 12 months while in the community.
DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
24b. How often did you use these substances in the 12 months you spent in the community prior to your current prison sentence?
Conditional 99 3 Person—prescribed drug use for non-medical purposes indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
24d. While in prison this time, did you use drugs that had been prescribed to you by a health professional for non-medical purposes?
Mandatory 1 4 Person—injecting drug use indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a CODE 1 yes response to Person—substance used illicitly indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N for illicit drug use while in prison this time.
DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
"While in prison this time, did you inject substances (e.g., drugs) for non-medical purposes, or that were not supplied to you medically?"
Conditional 1 5 Person—needle sharing indicator, yes/no code N DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
24f. While in prison this time, did you inject substances using a needle that had been used by someone else, even if it had been cleaned?
Mandatory 1 6 Person—needle sharing frequency, sometimes/often/always/unknown code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a yes response to Person—needle sharing indicator, yes/no code N .
DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
24g. How often did you use a needle that had been used by someone else when injecting substances?
Conditional 1 33
Cluster Opioid pharmacotherapy treatment program cluster (dischargee) DSS specific information:
This data element cluster corresponds to the following questions of the Prison Dischargee Form:
25a. Have you ever been on a methadone program? 25b. Are you currently on a methadone program? 25c. Do you plan to continue with this methadone program after release from prison? 26a. Have you ever been on a buprenorphine-naloxone program? (e.g., Suboxone) 26b. Are you currently on a buprenorphine-naloxone program? 26c. Do you plan to continue with this buprenorphine-naloxone program after release from prison? 27a. Have you ever been on a buprenorphine long-acting injection (LAI) program? (e.g., Buvidal, Sublocade) 27b. Are you currently on a buprenorphine long-acting injection (LAI) program? 27c. Do you plan to continue with this buprenorphine long-acting injection (LAI) program after release from prison? 28a. Have you ever been on a buprenorphine program? (e.g., Subutex, Probuphine) Please mark one box only, if 'No', skip to 29a 28b. Are you currently on a buprenorphine program? Please mark one box only, if 'No', skip to 29a 28c. Do you plan to continue with this buprenorphine program after release from prison? 29a. Have you ever been on a naltrexone program? 29b. Are you currently on a naltrexone program? 29c. Do you plan to continue with this naltrexone program after release from prison? Mandatory 1 1 Person—previous opioid pharmacotherapy treatment program indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N 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?
Mandatory 3 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.
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?
Mandatory 3 3 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.
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?
Mandatory 3 4 Person—type of opioid pharmacotherapy treatment, code N Mandatory 3 34
Cluster Prison dischargee smoking status cluster Conditional obligation:
This data element cluster corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
30a. Do you currently smoke tobacco? 30b. Did you smoke upon entry to prison this time? 30c. Compared with before you came to prison this time, how much do you smoke now? 30d. While in prison this time, what assistance was available to help you quit smoking? 30e. Do you intend to smoke tobacco when you leave prison? 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).
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
30a. Do you currently smoke tobacco?
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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
30b. Did you smoke upon entry to prison this time?
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 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:
30c. Compared with before you came to prison this time, how much do you smoke now?
Conditional 1 4
Cluster Smoking cessation program cluster 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:
30d. While in prison this time, what assistance was available to help you quit smoking?
Conditional 1 1 Prison dischargee—assistance available to quit smoking, type code N Mandatory 6 2 Prison dischargee—assistance used to quit smoking, type code N Mandatory 6 5 Prison dischargee—plan to continue smoking after release indicator, yes/no/maybe/unknown code N 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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
30e. Do you intent to smoke tobacco when you leave prison?
Conditional 1 35 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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
31a. While in prison this time, did you drink any alcohol?
Mandatory 1 36 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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
31b. While in prison this time, did you access an alcohol treatment program?
Mandatory 1 37 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:
32a. When you came into custody this time, did you receive a health assessment?
Mandatory 1 38 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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
32b. If yes, were you referred or provided with an appointment for further care?
Conditional 1 39 Prison dischargee—type of health-care professional referred to, prisoner health code N[NN] DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
32c. If you were referred, who was it to?
Mandatory 1 40 Person—wanted to see health professional indicator, yes/no code N DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
33a. While you were in prison this time, were there any times that you wanted to see a health professional because of a health problem?
Mandatory 1 41 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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
33b. While you were in prison this time, did you find it easy to see a doctor or GP if you had a health problem?
Mandatory 1 42 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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
33c. While you were in prison this time, did you find it easy to see a nurse if you had a health problem?
Mandatory 1 43 Prison—nutritional value of diet rating, code N DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
34. How would you rate the nutritional value of your diet in prison?
Mandatory 1 44 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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
35a. While in prison this time, did you visit the prison clinic?
Mandatory 1 45 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
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
35b. If no, why didn't you go?
Conditional 4 46 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:
35c. While in prison this time, which of the following health care professionals did you visit for your own health?
Mandatory 1 47 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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
36a. 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?
Conditional 1 48 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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
36b. 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?
Conditional 1 49 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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
36c. In the previous 12 months when you visited the prison clinic, were you able to be involved in your treatment decision?
Conditional 1 50 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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
36d. 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?
Conditional 1 51 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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
36e. In the previous 12 months when you visited the prison clinic, overall, how would you rate the health care you received?
Conditional 1 52 Prison dischargee—appointment outside of prison indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
37. While in prison this time, have you been to a medical appointment outside of prison?
Mandatory 1 53 Prison dischargee—type of health condition diagnosed prior to imprisonment, prisoner health code NN DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
38a. Have you ever been told by a doctor or nurse that you have...?
Mandatory 1 54 Prison dischargee—type of health condition diagnosed during imprisonment, prisoner health code NN DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
38b. During your current time in prison, were you diagnosed for the first time with...?
Mandatory 1 55 Prison dischargee—hepatitis C test indicator, result code N DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
39. While in prison this time, have you been tested for Hepatitis C?
Mandatory 1 56
Cluster Education qualification cluster DSS specific information:
This data element cluster is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who completed qualifications while in prison.
This data element cluster corresponds to the following questions of the Prison Dischargee Form:
40a. While in prison this time, did you participate in any education or study? 40b. What levels of education or study did you participate in? Mandatory 1 1 Prison dischargee—education qualification whilst in prison indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N[N] DSS specific information:
No verification of the qualification is necessary.
Refers to study undertaken in prison, for the most recent imprisonment.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
40a. While in prison this time, did you participate in any education or study?
Mandatory 1 2 Prison dischargee—type of qualification started during imprisonment, 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.
DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
40b. What levels of education or study did you participate in?
Conditional 8 3 Prison dischargee—type of qualification completed during imprisonment, 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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
40b. What levels of education or study did you participate in?
Conditional 8 57 Prison dischargee—self-assessed physical health status, general level of health 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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
41. In general, would you say that your physical health is excellent, very good, good, fair or poor?
Mandatory 1 58 Prison dischargee—self-assessed mental health status, general level of health 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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
42. In general, would you say that your mental health is excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor?
Mandatory 1 59 Prison dischargee—extent of physical health change since imprisonment, code N DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
43. Do you think your physical health has changed since you have been in prison this time?
Mandatory 1 60 Prison dischargee—extent of mental health change since imprisonment, code N DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
44. Do you think your mental health has changed since you have been in prison this time?
Mandatory 1 61 Prison dischargee—expected sleeping arrangement on first night of release, code N 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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
45. On release from prison where do you expect to sleep on the first night?
Conditional 18 62 Prison dischargee—paid employment within two weeks of release indicator, code N DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
46. Do you have paid employment starting within two weeks of leaving prison?
Mandatory 1 63 Prison dischargee—type of Centrelink payment on prison release, code N 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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
47. On release from prison, are you expecting to receive any of the following government payments through Centrelink?
Conditional 18 64 Prison dischargee—Medicare card available on release indicator, yes/no/don't know code N DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
48. From the day of your release, will you be enrolled in Medicare and able to access health services in the community?
Mandatory 1 65 Prison dischargee—continuation of prescription medication on release, code N DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
49. Are you taking any prescribed medication that will continue after you are released from prison?
Mandatory 1 66 Prison dischargee—type of health professional or service referred to on release, code N DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
50. Do you have a referral or appointment to see any of the following health professionals after your release from custody?
Mandatory 6 67 Prison dischargee—level of preparedness for release, code N DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
51. How prepared do you feel for your release?
Mandatory 1 68 Female—cervical screening indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This data element is recorded twice for
Pap Tests undertaken in the past 5 years, and Pap Tests undertaken during the current period in prison. 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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
52a. Have you received a Pap Test in the past 5 years?
52.b Did you receive this test during your current time in prison?
Mandatory 2 69 Female—mammogram indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This data element is reported twice:
for mammograms conducted in the last 2 years, and for mammograms conducted during the current time in prison 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.
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
53a. Have you had a mammogram in the past 2 years?
53b. Did you receive this mammogram during your current time in prison?
Mandatory 2 70 Prison dischargee—culturally appropriate health care in prison 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 prison dischargees who on release are expecting to be homeless (including short-term and emergency accommodation).
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
54. While in prison this time, do you think you received culturally appropriate care?
Conditional 1 71 Person—service type, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation or Aboriginal Medical Service service type 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).
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
55. While in prison this time, did you receive any of the following services from an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) or an Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS)?
Conditional 1 72 Person—COVID-19 test indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
56a. Were you tested for COVID-19 on entry to prison?
Mandatory 1 73 Person—COVID-19 test result, positive/negative/unsure/unknown code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a value of 1 "Yes" being recorded for the element Person—COVID-19 test indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N
DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
56b. What was the result of your COVID-19 test?
Conditional 1 74 Person—quarantine indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
56c. While in prison this time, were you quarantined or isolated due to COVID-19?
Mandatory 1 75 Person—vaccination offered indicator, yes/no code N DSS specific information:
This data element collects data as to whether a prison dischargee was offered a COVID19 vaccination, and corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
56d. Were you offered a COVID-19 vaccine during your current time in prison?
Mandatory 1 76 Person—vaccinated against COVID-19 indicator, yes/no code N DSS specific information:
This data element collects data on COVID-19 vaccinations received in prison and corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
56e. Did you receive a COVID-19 vaccine during your current time in prison?
Mandatory 1 77 Person—main reason for not receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, code N Conditional obligation:
Conditional on a CODE 2 'No' response to Person—vaccinated against COVID-19 indicator, yes/no code N
DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
56f. What is your main reason for choosing not to receive the vaccine?
Note: in the Prison Dischargee NBEDS CODE 5 'Unable to access vaccine' is not recorded.
Conditional 1 78 Person—number of COVID-19 vaccine doses received, code N DSS specific information:
This data element corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
57. How many COVID-19 vaccine doses have you received, including any you received in the community?
Mandatory 1 79 Prison—type of service impacted, code N DSS specific information:
In the Prison dischargee NBEDS 2022 this data element collects a prison dischargee's opinion on which prison services were impacted by COVID-19 restrictions, and corresponds to the following question of the Prison Dischargee Form:
58. Did COVID-19 restrictions have an impact on your access to any of the following services while in prison?
Note: In the Prison dischargee NBEDS 2022 CODE 8 'Other' is not collected.
Mandatory 4 
