The first part of this page contains the information about the variable from the CPHN Guide for Common Indicators for Canadian Physician Health Programs, version v1.0.  CPHN is editing the guide and will eventually produce a new version, v1.1.  Concurrently, we are also writing a new version of the guide, for use with CiviCase.  We will call this stream v2.0.

Open Date

v1.0 (Refers to CPHN indicator 2 "Open Date")

The Open Date is the date when an individual first seeks services from the PHP.

Collection of an Open Date enables the PHP to tabulate the number of services provided to individuals in a given time period, such as a quarter or year.  National summaries and comparisons among PHPs can also be made.

Open Date FORMAT: Year/Month/Day

v2.0 (plans for CiviCRM)