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Possible Data Validity Checks for Universal Elements

	Possible Data Validity Checks for Universal Elements - 07/01/2005

	Author(s):	Brian Sokol, Tatjana Meschede, John McGah, Center for Social Policy, UMass Boston
	Static URL:	http://www.hmis.info/Resources/307/Possible-Data-Validity-Checks-for-Universal-Elements.aspx
	Description:	This document lists common errors to watch out for in responses to the universal data elements. For example, pregnant males, or clients with the first name "baby girl". A useful tool for system administrators and software providers in a position to add validity checks to data elements.
	Keywords:	validation, data quality, reporting, quality assurance, universal data elements
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