Get 2000 Public-use Data File - Utah Department Of Health - Health Utah

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to accurately fill out the 2000 Public-Use Data File from the Utah Department of Health. It is tailored for users of varying experience levels to ensure clarity and simplicity.

Follow the steps to complete the form accurately and efficiently.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the 2000 Public-Use Data File and open it for editing.
2. Begin with the Provider Identifier field, entering the hospital's unique identifier as listed in the manual.
3. Fill in the patient's age using the predefined codes based on age groups as described in the instructions.
4. Indicate the patient's gender using 'M' for male, 'F' for female, 'U' for unknown, or 'E' for encrypted data.
5. Document the type of admission by selecting the appropriate code from emergency, elective, or urgent admissions.
6. Specify the source of admission; use the relevant codes such as physician referral or transfer from another facility.
7. Enter the length of stay in days from the admission date to the discharge date.
8. Complete the patient's discharge status by selecting the appropriate value that describes their discharge condition.
9. Provide the patient's postal zip code and residential county based on the guidelines, ensuring correct encryption where necessary.
10. Fill in patient details regarding marital status, race, ethnicity, and related coded fields as outlined in the data file.
11. Conclude by verifying all entries for accuracy and completeness before saving, downloading, or printing the completed form.

Ensure your records are up-to-date by completing the 2000 Public-Use Data File today.