About the Data
Where is this data from and how was it collected?
The resources below provide more information about the data presented on FOCUS on Healthcare. Data dictionaries provide the definitions used to create the charts on the website, and include information about things like the calculations, sources of the data, analytical assumptions, exclusions, and limitations. Survey methodology reports provide survey background, sampling design, recruitment and survey questions.
Primary Healthcare
Data Dictionary
Each of the charts on this website is built using data that comes from clearly defined measures. The HQCA has summarized these measure definitions in a data dictionary. It includes more information about things like the measure calculations, sources of the data, analytical assumptions, exclusions, and limitations.
Survey Methodology
Between April 2020 and March 2023 the HQCA surveyed patients about their experiences with their most recent visit with their family doctor.
Emergency Department
Data Dictionary
Each of the charts on this website is built using data that comes from clearly defined measures. The HQCA has summarized these measure definitions in a data dictionary. It includes more information about things like the measure calculations, sources of the data, analytical assumptions, exclusions, and limitations.
Survey Methodology
In April 2016 the HQCA began surveying patients who visited the 16 busiest emergency departments in Alberta. We have published the methodological details of the HQCA’s Emergency Department Patient Experience of Care (EDPEC) survey.
Home Care
Data Dictionary
Each of the charts on this website is built using data that comes from clearly defined measures. The HQCA has summarized these measure definitions in a data dictionary. It includes more information about things like the measure calculations, sources of the data, analytical assumptions, exclusions, and limitations.
Survey Methodology
From October 2018 to March 2019 the HQCA surveyed clients about their experiences with home care.
Designated Supported Living
Data Dictionary
Each of the charts on this website is built using data that comes from clearly defined measures. The HQCA has summarized these measure definitions in a data dictionary. It includes more information about things like the measure calculations, sources of the data, analytical assumptions, exclusions, and limitations.
Survey Methodology
In 2019 the HQCA surveyed residents and family members of residents about their experiences with designated supportive living.
Long Term Care
Data Dictionary
Each of the charts on this website is built using data that comes from clearly defined measures. The HQCA has summarized these measure definitions in a data dictionary. It includes more information about things like the measure calculations, sources of the data, analytical assumptions, exclusions, and limitations.
Survey Methodology
From May to October 2017 the HQCA surveyed family members of residents about their experiences with long term care.