1. Introduction
1.1. Overview
The Online Validator is an extensible, web-based application for determining the validity of large data sets. It ensures that large data sets passed between Submitters and Reviewers are valid and consistent, according to a set of rules. These rules ensure that data is
Formatted correctly, as per a specification;
Internally consistent (that is, the data appears to be logical and coherent).
The value of the Online Validator is that very large data sets – such as health records – can be efficiently and effectively examined for validity prior to acceptance.
This reduces errors, lowers costs, and improves the accuracy and effectiveness of subsequent reporting and decision making.
The Online Validator is developed and operated by Logicly Pty Ltd under contract to the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, in support of data sets sponsored by the Department. Its current users include the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) and the Australian Mental Health Outcomes and Classification Network (AMHOCN).
1.2. Purpose of this document
This document covers general information about the application and the end-to-end process.
This project is evolving, and changes to the application are implemented periodically. As such, this is intended to be a working document, and will be updated according to subsequent releases.