1 | Prison establishment identifier | Number
[3]
| NNN A logical combination of numeric characters that identify an entity. | |
2 | Australian State/Territory identifier (establishment) | 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) |
| |
3 | Person identifier | String
[20]
| XXXXXX[X(14)] A logical combination of valid alphanumeric characters that identify an entity. | 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. |
4 | Letters of name | String
[5]
| XXXXX A combination of five alphanumeric characters. | |
5 | Expected date of release | Date/Time
[8]
| DDMMYYYY The day of a particular month and year. | |
6 | Date of birth | Date/Time
[8]
| | |
7 | Estimated age | String
[2]
| NN
Total number of completed years. | Conditional obligation: Age should be estimated where date of birth is unknown, otherwise this field should be blank. DSS specific information: The prisoner must be between 18 and 99 years of age. |
8 | Country of birth | Number
[4]
| NNNN
The Standard Australian Classification of Countries (SACC 2016) code set representing a country. | 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 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 | String
[100]
| X[X(99)]
A combination of alphanumeric characters. | Conditional obligation: Conditional on the country of birth being a country other than Australia. |
10 | Main language other than English spoken at home | Number
[4]
| N[NNN]
The Australian Standard Classification of Languages (ASCL) code set representing languages. | 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 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 | 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. |
12 | Transgender indicator | Number
[1]
| | |
13 | Sex | String
[1]
| 1 | Male | 2 | Female | 3 | Other | 9 | Not stated/inadequately described |
| DSS specific information: 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. |
14 | Indigenous status | 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: 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. Code 2 (Yes, Aboriginal) maps to code 1 (Aboriginal but not Torres Strait Islander origin) in the Indigenous status data element. Code 3 (Yes, Torres Strait Islander) maps to code 2 (Torres Strait Islander but not Aboriginal 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 | First time in prison or juvenile detention indicator | Number
[1]
| | |
15 | Length of time imprisoned | 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: For most recent imprisonment. |
16 | Mode of contact with family, friends and/or elders | 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: 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 | Parental imprisonment status during childhood indicator | Number
[1]
| | |
18 | Parental imprisonment status during childhood | Number
[1]
| 1 | Mother imprisoned | 2 | Father imprisoned | 3 | Other carer imprisoned | 4 | No parent imprisoned | 9 | Unknown |
| Conditional obligation: Conditional on a yes response to Prison dischargee—parental imprisonment status during childhood indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N |
19 | Psychological distress cluster |
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| 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. |
1 | Type of psychological distress | 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 | 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) | 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 |
| |
20 | Self-harm indicator | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This item is collected once for self-harm prior to imprisonment, and once for self-harm while in prison. This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicators: Proportion of prison entrants who have ever intentionally harmed themselves and Proportion of prison dischargees who have intentionally harmed themselves in prison. |
21 | Blow to the head indicator | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: For the current time in prison, and may include sporting injuries and king hits. |
22 | Blow to the head symptoms indicator | Number
[1]
| | Conditional obligation: Conditional on a yes response to Person—blow to the head indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N. |
23 | Blow to the head still experiencing symptoms indicator | 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 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. |
24 | Physical assault indicator | Number
[1]
| | 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. |
25 | Sexual assault indicator | Number
[1]
| 1 | Yes | 2 | No | 3 | Wish to not answer | 9 | Unknown |
| 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. |
26 | Accident or injury requiring a doctor or nurse indicator | Number
[1]
| | 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. |
27 | Physical activity change | Number
[1]
| 1 | More physically active | 2 | About the same | 3 | Less physically active | 9 | Unknown |
| DSS specific information: For the most recent imprisonment. This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who report that while in prison their level of physical activity increased or stayed the same. |
28 | Weight change | Number
[1]
| 1 | Weight decreased | 2 | Weight stayed about the same | 3 | Weight increased | 9 | Unknown |
| 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. |
29 | Intentional weight gain indicator | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: Intentional weight gain occurring in prison, for the most recent imprisonment |
30 | Tattoo indicator | Number
[1]
| | 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. |
31 | Piercing indicator | Number
[1]
| | 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. |
32 | Substance used illicitly indicator | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This item is collected twice, once for prior to imprisonment and once during the current imprisonment. This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who reported using illicit drugs in prison. |
33 | Injecting drug use | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This item is collected twice, once prior to imprisonment and once during the most recent imprisonment. This data element relates to illicit drugs that are injected. This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who reported injecting drugs in prison. |
34 | Needle sharing frequency | 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: 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. |
35 | Opioid pharmacotherapy treatment program cluster |
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1 | Previous opioid pharmacotherapy treatment program indicator | Number
[1]
| | |
2 | Current opioid pharmacotherapy treatment program indicator | 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. |
3 | Opioid substitution program continuation on release indicator | 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. |
4 | Type of opioid pharmacotherapy treatment | Number
[1]
| 1 | Methadone | 2 | Suboxone | 3 | Naltrexone |
| |
36 | Needle and syringe exchange program access | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: For the most recent imprisonment. This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who accessed a needle and syringe exchange program in the community. |
37 | Prison dischargee smoking status cluster |
|
| DSS specific information: For the Prisoner health NBEDS, this question is formed using the responses to 5 questions: a) Do you currently smoke tobacco? b) Did you smoke upon entry to prison this time? c) While in prison this time, did you plan to give up smoking? - Yes, and was successful
- Yes, and was unsuccessful
- No
d) While in prison this time, did you undertake any smoking cessation programs? e) Compare with before you came into prison this time, do you now smoke more tobacco? |
1 | Current smoking status | 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). |
2 | Tobacco smoking status prior to imprisonment indicator | 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. |
3 | Change in tobacco consumption since imprisonment indicator | Number
[1]
| 1 | More | 2 | Less | 3 | The same | 9 | Unknown |
| Conditional obligation: Conditional on a yes response to Person—current smoking status indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information: During most recent imprisonment |
4 | Smoking cessation program cluster |
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| |
1 | Help wanted to quit smoking indicator | Boolean
[1]
| | Conditional obligation: Conditional on a yes response to Person—current smoking status indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information: This data element is included in the Prisoner Health DSS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who currently smoke and would like to quit. |
2 | Assistance available to quit smoking | Number
[1]
| 1 | Quit smoking program | 2 | Nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum etc.) | 3 | Other counselling/support | 4 | Other | 5 | None | 9 | Unknown |
| Conditional obligation: Conditional on a yes response to Person—current smoking status indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information: During most recent imprisonment. |
3 | Assistance used to quit smoking | Number
[1]
| 1 | Quit smoking program | 2 | Nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum etc.) | 3 | Other counselling/support | 4 | Other | 5 | None | 9 | Unknown |
| Conditional obligation: Conditional on a yes response to Person—current smoking status indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information: During most recent imprisonment. |
5 | Plan to continue smoking after release indicator | Number
[1]
| | Conditional obligation: Conditional on a yes response to Person—current smoking status indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N DSS specific information: This data element is included in the Prisoner Health DSS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who intend to smoke upon release from prison. |
38 | AUDIT-C score of risky alcohol consumption cluster (dischargee) |
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| |
1 | Alcohol consumption frequency | 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 | 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 | 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?' |
39 | Alcohol consumption in prison indicator | Number
[1]
| | 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. |
40 | Alcohol treatment program participation indicator | Number
[1]
| | 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. |
41 | Prison health assessment indicator | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: During most recent imprisonment. This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who received a health assessment upon entry to prison. |
42 | Referral or appointment for further care indicator | 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 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. |
43 | Type of health-care professional referred to in prison | Number
[3]
| 1 | General practitioner (doctor/GP)/Resident medical officer | 2 | 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/team | 10 | Physiotherapist | 11 | Medical imaging professionals | 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. |
44 | Ease of access to nurses indicator | Number
[1]
| | 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. |
45 | Prison clinic visit indicator | Number
[1]
| | 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. |
46 | Reason for non-utilisation of prison clinic | 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: During most recent imprisonment |
47 | Ease of access to medical practitioners indicator | Number
[1]
| | 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. |
48 | Other reason for non-utilisation of prison clinic | String
[100]
| X[X(99)]
A combination of alphanumeric characters. | Conditional obligation: Conditional on a no response to Prison dischargee—prison clinic visit indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N and an ‘Other’ response to the Prison dischargee—reason for non-utilisation of prison clinic, code N data element. DSS specific information: During most recent imprisonment |
49 | Type of health-care professional consulted | Number
[3]
| 1 | General practitioner (doctor/GP)/Resident medical officer | 2 | 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/team | 10 | Physiotherapist | 11 | Medical imaging professionals | 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 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. |
50 | Type of health-care professional consulted text | 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]. |
51 | Satisfaction with information from prison clinic | 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: 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. |
52 | Understanding of answers to questions at prison clinic | 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: 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. |
53 | Involvement in treatment decision | 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: 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. |
54 | Enough time at prison clinic | 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: 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. |
55 | Rating of quality of health care received at prison clinic | 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: 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. |
56 | Most recent prison clinic visit | Number
[1]
| 1 | In the last week | 2 | In the last month | 3 | In the last 2 to 6 months | 4 | In the last 6 to 12 months | 5 | Only upon reception | 6 | 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: During most recent imprisonment. |
57 | Prison health clinic services provided | Number
[1]
| 1 | Assessment only | 2 | Advice and education | 3 | Treatment | 4 | Referral | 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: During most recent imprisonment. This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who received treatment for a health condition in prison. |
58 | Appointment outside of prison indicator | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: During most recent imprisonment. This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who went to a medical appointment outside the prison. |
59 | Admission to hospital indicator | Number
[1]
| | 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. |
60 | Type of hospital admitted to | 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: 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. |
61 | Planned hospital admission indicator | 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. |
62 | Emergency department visit indicator | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who visited an emergency department. |
63 | Type of health condition diagnosed prior to imprisonment | Number
[2]
| 1 | Diabetes | 2 | Psychological/mental health condition | 3 | Skin condition (excluding cancer and communicable diseases) | 4 | Alcohol or drug use problem | 5 | Musculoskeletal injury | 6 | Musculoskeletal condition (excluding arthritis, injury or cancer) | 7 | Cardiovascular disease | 8 | Respiratory condition (excluding asthma or cancer) | 9 | Communicable disease | 10 | Dental issues | 11 | Digestive condition | 12 | Asthma | 13 | Sensory issue (including ear or eye conditions) | 14 | Neurological conditions | 15 | Malignancy/cancer | 16 | Arthritis | 17 | Women's health condition | 18 | Have not been diagnosed with any health condition | 99 | Other |
| 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. |
64 | Type of health condition diagnosed during imprisonment | Number
[2]
| 1 | Diabetes | 2 | Psychological/mental health condition | 3 | Skin condition (excluding cancer and communicable diseases) | 4 | Alcohol or drug use problem | 5 | Musculoskeletal injury | 6 | Musculoskeletal condition (excluding arthritis, injury or cancer) | 7 | Cardiovascular disease | 8 | Respiratory condition (excluding asthma or cancer) | 9 | Communicable disease | 10 | Dental issues | 11 | Digestive condition | 12 | Asthma | 13 | Sensory issue (including ear or eye conditions) | 14 | Neurological conditions | 15 | Malignancy/cancer | 16 | Arthritis | 17 | Women's health condition | 18 | Have not been diagnosed with any health condition | 99 | Other |
| Conditional obligation: Conditional on a health condition being diagnosed during imprisonment. DSS specific information: This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who were diagnosed with a health condition in prison. |
65 | Type of health condition medication prescribed during imprisonment | 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 | 99 | Other |
| 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. |
66 | Continuing care plan after release for health condition | 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 | 99 | Other |
| Conditional obligation: Conditional on a prison dischargee being on treatment or medication for a health condition. DSS specific information: This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees on treatment or medication for a health condition who have a plan to continue after release. |
67 | Hepatitis C test indicator | Number
[1]
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68 | Type of vaccine administered | Number
[1]
| 1 | Hepatitis B vaccine | 2 | Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (e.g. Gardasil) | 3 | Meningococcal vaccine | 4 | Hepatitis A vaccine | 5 | Influenza vaccine | 6 | Measles, mumps and rubella vaccine | 7 | No injections received | 9 | Unknown |
| Conditional obligation: Conditional on a prison dischargee having received an injection/vaccine for at least one of Hepatitis B, HPV (Gardasil), Meningococcal disease, Hepatitis A, Influenza or Measles, mumps and rubella. DSS specific information: This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who received an immunisation while in prison. |
69 | Education qualification cluster |
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| DSS specific information: 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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. |
70 | Physical health change since imprisonment indicator | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees reporting that their physical health improved or stayed the same while in prison. |
71 | Extent of physical health change since imprisonment | Number
[1]
| 1 | A lot better | 2 | A little better | 3 | Stayed the same | 4 | A little worse | 5 | A lot worse | 9 | Unknown |
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72 | Mental health change since imprisonment indicator | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees reporting that their mental health improved or stayed the same while in prison. |
73 | Extent of mental health change since imprisonment | Number
[1]
| 1 | A lot better | 2 | A little better | 3 | Stayed the same | 4 | A little worse | 5 | A lot worse | 9 | Unknown |
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74 | Expected sleeping arrangement on first night of release | 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 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). |
75 | Paid employment within two weeks of release indicator | Boolean
[1]
| | 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 organised paid employment which will start within 2 weeks of leaving prison. |
76 | Expected Centrelink payment on release indicator | Number
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who on release are expecting to receive government payments through Centrelink. |
77 | Type of Centrelink payment on prison release | Number
[1]
| 1 | Income support including disability support | 2 | Crisis payment | 3 | Both income support and crisis payment | 9 | Unknown |
| Conditional obligation: Conditional on a yes response to Prison dischargee—expected Centrelink payment on release indicator, prisoner health yes/no/unknown code N. |
78 | Medicare card available on release indicator | Boolean
[1]
| | DSS specific information: This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who have a valid Medicare card available on release. |
79 | Prescription medication indicator | Boolean
[1]
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80 | Continuation of prescription medication on release | Boolean
[1]
| | Conditional obligation: Conditional on a yes response to Prison dischargee—prescription medication indicator, yes/no code N. |
81 | Type of health professional or service referred to on release | 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. |
82 | Level of preparedness for release | Number
[1]
| 1 | Very prepared | 2 | Prepared | 3 | Unprepared | 4 | Very unprepared | 9 | Don't know |
| DSS specific information: This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who felt prepared for their upcoming release from prison. |
83 | Prison dischargee level of worry cluster |
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1 | Level of worry related to current imprisonment | Number
[1]
| 1 | A lot | 2 | A little | 3 | Not at all | 9 | Unknown |
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2 | Level of worry related to upcoming release | Number
[1]
| 1 | A lot | 2 | A little | 3 | Not at all | 9 | Unknown |
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3 | Level of worry related to family or relationships in the community | Number
[1]
| 1 | A lot | 2 | A little | 3 | Not at all | 9 | Unknown |
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4 | Level of worry related to relationships in prison | Number
[1]
| 1 | A lot | 2 | A little | 3 | Not at all | 9 | Unknown |
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5 | Level of worry related to mental health issues | Number
[1]
| 1 | A lot | 2 | A little | 3 | Not at all | 9 | Unknown |
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6 | Level of worry related to physical health issues | Number
[1]
| 1 | A lot | 2 | A little | 3 | Not at all | 9 | Unknown |
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7 | Level of worry related to alcohol, tobacco and other drug issues | Number
[1]
| 1 | A lot | 2 | A little | 3 | Not at all | 9 | Unknown |
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8 | Level of worry related to other issues | Number
[1]
| 1 | A lot | 2 | A little | 3 | Not at all | 9 | Unknown |
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84 | Female health screening test type | 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 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. |
87 | Self-assessed mental health status | Number
[1]
| 1 | Excellent | 2 | Very good | 3 | Good | 4 | Fair | 5 | Poor | 9 | Unknown |
| DSS specific information: This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who rate their mental health as generally good or better. |
88 | Self-assessed physical health status | Number
[1]
| 1 | Excellent | 2 | Very good | 3 | Good | 4 | Fair | 5 | Poor | 9 | Unknown |
| DSS specific information: This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees who rate their physical health as generally good or better. |
89 | Culturally appropriate health care in prison indicator | 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 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). |
90 | Aboriginal primary health care service consultation indicator | 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 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). |
- | Highest year of school completed | Number
[1]
| 1 | Year 12 | 2 | Year 11 | 3 | Year 10 | 4 | Year 9 | 5 | Year 8 or below | 6 | No schooling | 9 | Unknown |
| DSS specific information: This data element is included in the Prisoner health NBEDS as the National Prisoner Health Indicators include the indicator: Proportion of prison dischargees whose highest year of completed schooling was below Year 10. |