Data Definitions

Burn Care Quality (BCQ) Data Dictionary  

The BCQ Data Dictionary includes standard burn data clinical definitions, as maintained by the ABA Quality & Burn Registry Committee.  

Open

Where To Find It

• Training module on BCQP 

• Data Entry module on BCQP (See data definition tabs on each form; available to Full Registry users only.) 

• Access Code - All Burn Care Quality Platform Users from contributing burn centers can access the Data Dictionary for free with your access code

  • Access Codes were sent to users in October of 2024. If you did not receive receive your code, reach out to BCQP.

Learn more:  Review the ABA’s Data Dictionary Q&A Series. Slides with questions and answers from the ABA’s Quality Consultant are available in the Online Community Library.  

• Admissions Information & Demographics 

• Data Definitions

• Injury, Injury Severity, & Diagnosis 

• Long Term Outcomes

• Procedures & Outcomes 

• Complications 

Questions  

• Data Dictionary FAQs 

• Fill out Burn Registry Questions Form 

• Email BCQP@ameriburn.org