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.

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