This section provides resources that survey vendors can use to assist in preparing their monthly XML files. The XML Template provides details about every data element included in the header record, patient administrative record, and patient response record. The XML Schema File shows the details of all validation that will be applied to each data element at the time the file is submitted. The OAS CAHPS Website User and Data Submission Manual provides guidance on the OAS CAHPS website functions, XML data file preparation, and file submission.
NOTE: The XML Templates posted here are the current (2021) versions. The planned XML Templates for 2022 are available under the “Survey Materials” menu tab.
The XML Schema Validation Tool will allow survey vendors to "pretest" their XML files to determine if they will pass many of the validation steps, before actually uploading the file to the Data Coordination Center. The tests that this application will perform are:
NOTE: The XML Schema Validation Tool is under construction. It will be available soon for vendors to “pretest” their Quarter 1, 2022 files. An announcement will be posted on this website when the revised Schema Tool is available.
Here are some tips and suggestions for Survey Vendors uploading XML files to the Data Coordination Center.