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HelpService Catalog: The Health Record Electronic Data Service (THREDS)
Service Description
THREDS is a service that extracts longitudinal data from clinical databases on Community Health Network (CHN) patients from San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH) and other DPH facilities for research purposes. Typical uses of THREDS data include: 1) Summary statistics; 2) Generation of condition-specific patient populations for study recruitment / chart review; 3) Outcomes research using historical data in CHN databases.
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Using The Health Record Electronic Data Service
THREDS is available by submitting the proper application forms, including the proper CHR approvals. Information about THREDS and application forms.
Additional Features and Functions
Various data sources are used, primarily the LCR (Lifetime Clinical Record) at SFGH and other DPH facilities. Data is available going back to 1996 to answer specific research questions.
Pricing
As of July 1, 2009, THREDS services will be charged at the standard CTSI (Clinical & Translational Science) rate for data management staff time, which is currently $100/hour with quarter hour increments after the first hour. Researchers will be asked to provide fund and DPA numbers. All billing for the CTSI Consultation Data Management service occurs monthly, following the month of service.
Availability
The website is available on a continuous basis.
Service is available during regular business hours: M – F, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Getting Help
For additional THREDS support questions and information, contact ketty.mobed@ucsf.edu.
Policy Information
University of California Electronic Communications Policy (ECP)