This file contains the list of valid collection methods for race and ethnicity. The allowable entries are maintained by VA Central Office and, as such, alteration and/or addition of entries is not allowed. AVA*93.2*17: This patch distributes this file with data in support of Women's Health who could not wait until PIMS patch DG*5.3*415 which introduces this file is released by IHS.
INPUT TRANSFORM: K:$L(X)>30!($L(X)<3)!'(X'?1P.E) X
LAST EDITED: JUN 24, 2002
HELP-PROMPT: Answer must be 3-30 characters in length
DESCRIPTION: This field contains the name of a collection method used to obtain a value for race and ethnicity during enter/edit of patient data information.
These entries are maintained by VA Central Office and entry/edit of entries is not allowed.
HELP-PROMPT: Answer must be 1-5 characters in length
DESCRIPTION:
This field contains the abbreviation for this collection method entry. This may appear on various outputs where there is insufficient room to print the entire name of the collection method.