BIRTH REGISTRY ACCURACY
The Integrated Perinatal Health Information System (IPHIS) is Ohio’s birth registry. Formerly known as the “birth certificate,” IPHIS is the most extensive perinatal data base in Ohio. Built upon National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) guidelines, IPHIS information is used to make public policy and state funding decisions. Researchers and Quality Improvement specialists, who study factors which affect the health of pregnant women and their newborns, use IPHIS data to track important indicators such as preterm birth, low birth weight, complications of pregnancy, newborn outcomes and breastfeeding upon discharge. Information accuracy is essential to make IPHIS information trustworthy enough to be used for these important health care decisions.
OPQC understands that perinatal health information changes often as knowledge grows. Ongoing learning is essential for clinical and birth registry staff so that the integrity of birth registry data can be maintained. The resources and training opportunities here are designed to give you the most up to date information possible so that the birth registry data from your hospital can be confidently used to improve outcomes for all Ohio moms and babies.
IPHIS EDUCATION TRAINING MODULES
Below are five online modules which describe the use of the IPHIS as the essential perinatal data base in Ohio. These modules are approximately 30 minutes each, and are entirely self-study.
Module 1: Why is the birth certificate important to the healthcare of women and newborn infants?
Module 2: What are the variables in the Ohio birth certificate and what do they mean?
Module 3: Where are select birth certificate variables found in the patient's medical record?
Module 4: How can I know if I have accurately entered data in IPHIS?
Module 5: How can I improve the data entry processes at my hospital?
IPHIS VARIABLES AND EDUCATIONAL BROCHURES
2014 Additional IPHIS Variables
ODH/VITAL STATISTICS VITAL SUPPORT SITE
Frequently used reference materials:
Easy Step Guide: IPHIS User Management and Birth Facility
IPHIS Worksheets: Facility Worksheet, Mother's Worksheet and Guide to Completing the Facility Worksheet
Tip Sheets: Searching in IPHIS and Adding a Note to IPHIS
Office of Vital Statistics Help Desk: 614-466-2531