Outside of the minimum reporting times there may be many reasons to update already completed data fields. This may include but is not limited to amending an error, improving data quality, and providing additional comments.

To undertake this task, a user will need to access the data collection form and update the field through selecting the update data icon beside the respective field requiring update and then selecting save. Please note that the system only displays saved data. Data can be saved by pressing the button at the foot of the screen, please press once and wait for a green bar at the top of the screen to confirm successful capture.

The audit log on site (trust) singular view dashboards can also be reviewed to confirm capture.

All fields must be considered mandatory for completion and update as the data sets are used not only for demand and capacity reasons but are also used in the auto-calculation of the OPEL level.

Please note – with the exception of narrative comment sections all other input is numerical data only. No negative numbers should be submitted. All field must be completed even if non applicable. Non-applicable data should have a 0 (zero) entered.

Do not enter hyphens or other special characters into the non-narrative data fields. Please do not leave numeric field blank.

Users should always check data entries prior to submission.