Practical considerations for researchers using CHSP data linked to other aged care data
Author:
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Released:
22 May 2026
Cat. no:
GEN 003
Summary
This document is intended as a practical resource for people analysing linked CHSP data in the National Aged Care Data Asset (NACDA); that is CHSP records linked to AIHW’s Enhanced Medicare Spine (EMS). This practical resource covers key considerations for interpreting and using linked CHSP data, including service catalogue mapping, the ability to link CHSP care recipients data to other aged care records, and data quality.