Definition:
Identifies numerically the day, month, and year the client was born.
Guide for Use:
This information is collected at the initiation of treatment services.
This information is typically client self-reported. However, it may also be obtained from referral documentation or from family members. All information collected is to be confirmed by the client or by the substitute decision maker.
Date Range Format:
Day (DD), Month (MM), Year (YYYY) are collected in separate fields and formatted.
DDMMYYYY
Example: 01/01/1999
Context:
An essential component of the DATIS key (a semi-unique identifier for DATIS data manipulation purposes).
Used to determine the validity of Young offender.
Used to calculate the age of the person and which age group the person belong to.
Used to categorize data for reporting.
Used to identify vulnerable and marginalized youth and elder clients.