The Victorian Emergency Minimum Dataset (VEMD) comprises de-identified demographic, administrative and clinical data detailing presentations at Victorian public hospitals with designated emergency departments. The VEMD provides information for:
- epidemiological purposes
- health service planning and coordination
- policy assessment and formulation
- clinical research
- quality improvement and patient management.
VEMD manual
The VEMD manual is for health services, their vendors and VEMD data users. The purpose of the VEMD manual is to provide:
- definitions of data items
- instructions to compile and submit data
- information for contributors and data users
- code lists and links to reference files
- contact details for support services.
This manual together with subsequent HDSS Bulletins forms the data submission specifications for each financial year.
Current manual
Previous manuals
Please email hdss.helpdesk@health.vic.gov.au to access older manuals.
Reference files
See Reference files for lists of valid codes relevant to the VEMD.
Submission templates
Late data form
VEMD late data notification(opens in a new window)
VEMD editor
Current editor
Previous editor
Annual changes
Current financial year changes and proposals for changes to take effect from 1 July for the following financial year can be found at annual changes.
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