How to create a Datapull Request

This guide explains how APPROACH customers can submit a Datapull Request.

Step-by-step guide

1. Download the Datapull Request Excel form from this page (DataPull Request Form - v1.0 - blank.xlsx)
2. Fill out the form with the fields that need to be pulled
   1. each data element required
   2. the module and page location in the APPROACH application where the data element can be viewed
   3. any conditions or filters required
   4. the required date range for the datapull
3. Log into the APPROACH Service Desk
4. Select the Datapull Request option
5. Enter the province
6. Enter whether the type of request is operational (QA/QI) and/or research related
7. Identify whether you require identifiable or anonymized data
8. If this is a research request provide the ethics number which will be required to release Research data. Please also attach the ethics documentation and approval.
9. Fill out all other fields and upload the previously filled out DataPull Request Form
   1. for the Desired Due Date, please be aware that we cannot guarantee that this date can be met, as we are providing datapull requests on a "best effort" basis!
10. You need to accept the APPROACH Data Request Terms of Use in order to submit this request and access data
11. Submit the request
12. Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation e-mail
    1. we will then review your request and contact you for any additional information