This document describes what the framework is, why it is important for the National suicide prevention outcomes framework and who is responsible for using it. The Data quality framework is a systematic approach to defining, assessing and improving the quality of data relevant to the outcomes framework.

The function of the Data quality framework is to assess the quality and suitability of data measures for use in the outcomes framework. This is done by assessing data measures against several criteria that describe both the important and desired qualities for data in the outcomes framework.