Updated December 2020

 

Symptom Management > EPIC

Entity
Data Element
Definition
Format
Valid Values
Purpose and Use
Changes
EPIC Medical Record Number Patient identifier code that is unique within the healthcare facility.

CHAR 10 Alpha-numeric.

 Consistent with CIHI NACRS and DAD definition and format.    
EPIC CIHI Master Number MOHLTC Master Number identifying the hospital site where the visit occurred.

CHAR 4 Numeric.

 Same as CIHI's institution Number for NACRS or DAD submissions, but does not include CIHI's provincial identifier digit. For current valid MOHLTC facility numbers, see Appendix A. Uniquely identifies the hospital reporting this patient. Data element is configured when new sites are created on ISAAC.  
EPIC
 		 Health Card Number Patient's most recent health insurance number assigned by their provincial government of residence.

CHAR 10 Alpha-numeric.

The following values are only to be used when unable to provide a Health Card Number.

0 = insured resident of reporting province, but HCN not available.

1 = not applicable, includes: out of province resident with unavailable HCN, Out of Country, no health insurance coverage from province of residence.

 Used to further identify unique patients and link to existing databases as well as determine if same patients are being treated across CCACs and cancer centres. Will facilitate the linkage of the CCAC and hospital results. In addition, CCACs may use this number as their unique patient identifier.  
EPIC Assessment Date Date assessment completed. YYYYMMDD Valid dates only. Necessary to track patient changes over time.  
EPIC
 		 Urinary Function Patient perception of urinary function during the last 4 weeks. CHAR - No problem
- Very small problem
- Small problem
- Moderate problem
- Big problem		    
EPIC
 		 Urine Control Patient perception of urinary control during the last 4 weeks.

CHAR 1 Numeric.

0 = Total control

1 = Occasional dribbling

2 = Frequent  dribbling

4 = No urinary control

    
EPIC Pads Patient perception of the number of pads or adult diapers used to control leakage during the last 4 weeks.

CHAR 1 Numeric.

0 = None

1 = 1 pad per day

2 = 2 pads per day

4 = 3 or more pads per day

    
EPIC Urine: Dripping Patient perception of the severity of the problem of dripping or leaking urine during the last 4 weeks.

CHAR 1 Numeric.

0 = No Problem

1 = Very Small Problem

2 = Small Problem

3 = Moderate Problem

4 = Big Problem

    
EPIC Urine: Pain Patient perception of the severity of the problem of pain or burning during urination during the last 4 weeks.

CHAR 1 Numeric.

0 = No Problem

1 = Very Small Problem

2 = Small Problem

3 = Moderate Problem

4 = Big Problem

    
EPIC Urine: Stream Patient perception of the severity of the problem of weak urine stream or incomplete emptying during the last 4 weeks.

CHAR 1 Numeric.

0 = No Problem

1 = Very Small Problem

2 = Small Problem

3 = Moderate Problem

4 = Big Problem

    
EPIC Urine: Need Patient perception of the severity of the problem of the need to urinate frequently during the day during the last 4 weeks.

CHAR 1 Numeric.

0 = No Problem

1 = Very Small Problem

2 = Small Problem

3 = Moderate Problem

4 = Big Problem

    
EPIC Bowel: Pain and Urgency Patient perception of the severity of the problem of rectal pain and urgency to have a bowel movement during the last 4 weeks.

CHAR 1 Numeric.

 0 = No Problem

1 = Very Small Problem

2 = Small Problem

3 = Moderate Problem

4 = Big Problem

    
EPIC Bowel: Frequency Patient perception of the severity of the problem of increased frequency of bowel movements.

CHAR 1 Numeric.

0 = No Problem

1 = Very Small Problem

2 = Small Problem

3 = Moderate Problem

4 = Big Problem

    
EPIC Bowel: Blood Patient perception of the severity of the problem of bloody stools.

CHAR 1 Numeric.

0 = No Problem

1 = Very Small Problem

2 = Small Problem

3 = Moderate Problem

4 = Big Problem

    
EPIC Bowel: Overall Severity Patient perception of the overall bowel movement problem during the last 4 weeks.

CHAR 1 Numeric.

0 = No Problem

1 = Very Small Problem

2 = Small Problem

3 = Moderate Problem

4 = Big Problem

    
EPIC Sexual Function: Climax

Patient perception of ability to reach orgasm (climax) during the last 4 weeks.

CHAR 1 Numeric.

0 = Very good

1 = Good

2 = Fair

3 = Poor

4 = Very poor to none

    
EPIC Sexual Function: Quality Patient perception of the quality of erections  during the last 4 weeks.

CHAR 1 Numeric.

0 = Firm enough for intercourse

1 = Firm enough for masturbation and foreplay

2 = Not firm enough for any sexual activity

4 = None at all

    
EPIC

Sexual Function: Overall

 Patient rating of their ability to function sexually during the last 4 weeks.

CHAR 1 Numeric.

0 = No Problem

1 = Very Small Problem

2 = Small Problem

3 = Moderate Problem

4 = Big Problem

    
EPIC

Other Problem: Hot Flashes and Breast

 Patient perception how problematic hot flashes or breast tenderness/enlargement were for them during the last 4 weeks.

CHAR 1 Numeric.

0 = No Problem

1 = Very Small Problem

2 = Small Problem

3 = Moderate Problem

4 = Big Problem

    
EPIC Other Problem: Depressed Patient perception how problematic feeling depressed was for them during the last 4 weeks.

CHAR 1 Numeric.

0 = No Problem

1 = Very Small Problem

2 = Small Problem

3 = Moderate Problem

4 = Big Problem

    
EPIC Other Problem: Energy Patient perception how problematic lack of energy was for them during the last 4 weeks.

CHAR 1 Numeric.

0 = No Problem

1 = Very Small Problem

2 = Small Problem

3 = Moderate Problem

4 = Big Problem

    
EPIC
 

CPSO number

Physician identifier code used by the hospital, which is an optional entry upon registration on ISAAC.

  

Numeric (5 numbers)

MD-level reporting, aggregate reports

Fiscal 2018/19

 

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