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CIHI Language Codes  Core

This CIHI standard language code pick-list is a subset of the current ISO 639-3 standard, has been verified by Ethnologue and is based on Statistics Canada language groups. It includes unique language codes that are relevant to Canada.

This list can be used to assist in coding Primary Language in the Canadian Patient Experiences Reporting System (CPERS), Home Care Reporting System (HCRS), Continuing Care Reporting System (CCRS) and Integrated interRAI Reporting System (IRRS; interRAI HC, interRAI LTCF).

Note that version 3.0 is the most current version.

Please verify with your vendor which version of CIHI Language Codes should be referenced. If there are languages that should be added to this pick-list, please email masterdata@cihi.ca or your CIHI contact.

Available Reports

CIHI Language Codes v3.0
Language Media Type Price A/B Details Action
English Electronic Free View Download
French Electronic Free View Download

CIHI Language Codes v2.0
Language Media Type Price A/B Details Action
English Electronic Free View Restricted
French Electronic Free View Restricted

CIHI Language Codes, 2018-2019
Language Media Type Price A/B Details Action
English Electronic Free View Restricted
French Electronic Free View Restricted

FAQ

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No. Regardless of the language in which the publication itself is available, the series screen provides a general description of the publications in that series and, for each edition, gives you the option of choosing the language and the media type (for example, paper or PDF) of the publication that you want. CIHI often publishes reports in both English and French, though there is sometimes a delay between the publication of the English version and the availablility of the French version. The series information will always be available in both English and French, even if the report itself is only available in one language.

If you want the downloadable version of an available publication and the price is free, as is often the case, you can simply download the file (usually a PDF) by clicking the Download link. If your browser does not support PDFs and you do not have a PDF viewer, you can download Adobe Acrobat Reader free of charge at Adobe.com. If the publication is not available in a downloadable media type or the price is not free, you will have to add it to your cart so that you can order it. You must be signed in before adding an item to your cart, so if you have not already done so, you will be redirected to the sign in screen.

If you wish to get more information about a publication before deciding to add it to your cart, click the View link under the Details column for the version of the publication that interests you. This will give you more detailed information about that particular publication.

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