Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) Research Analytic Files

During the webinar, senior analyst from CIHI presented the Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) Research Analytic Files. This database captures administrative, clinical and demographic information on hospital discharges, including deaths, sign-outs and transfers. There are two files in the DLI that relate to the Discharge Abstract Database. The files are de-identified samples containing record-level data from fiscal years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011. One file contains clinical data and the other geographic data. Both files are available in English and French. In particular, this webinar will focus on using the documentation provided, as well as a few illustrative examples on how to best use the DAD Research Analytic Files.