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VAED 18th Edition User Manual 2008-09

This Manual provides comprehensive information for hospitals on how the PRS/2 system works, the source data definitions and reporting requirements for all service types.


NOTE: Changes may be made during the year if necessary. Changes will be advertised in the HDSS Bulletin and are detailed in VAED Manual Updates.

Summary of Contents

PDF icon Section 1 - Introduction (PDF File 314KB) - Added 13 August 2008

PDF icon Section 2 - Concept and Derived Item Definitions (PDF File 362KB) - Updated 27 August 2008

PDF icon Section 3 - Data Definitions (PDF File 1.3MB) - Updated 27 August 2008

PDF icon Section 4 - Business Rules (PDF File 484KB) - Added 13 August 2008

PDF icon Section 5 - Compilation & Transmission (PDF File 481KB) - Added 13 August 2008

PDF icon Section 6 - Request Reports (PDF File 105KB) - Added 13 August 2008

PDF icon Section 7 - Control Reports & Reconciliation (PDF file 962KB) - Added 13 August 2008

PDF icon Section 8 - Editing (PDF File 736KB) - Updated 27 January 2009

Excel Icon Section 8 - Edit Matrix (Excel File 102KB) - Added 15 August 2008

PDF icon Section 9 - Supplementary Code Lists (PDF File 42KB) - Added 13 August 2008 (See also Reference Files)

PDF icon Section 10 - PRS/2 Testing (PDF File 108KB) - Added 13 August 2008

PDF icon Testing Notification Form (Word File 50KB) - Added 13 August 2008


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Last updated: 20 October, 2009

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