National Kidney Disease Surveillance System (NKDSS) and Quality Assurance Programme (QA)

The NKDSS is one of the largest linked longitudinal surveillance systems in Ireland. It captures both regional-level data from laboratory and regional HIPE systems and links this data to national datasets such as the ESKD registries and CSO Vital Statistics. The system provides detailed insights into chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Ireland by integrating data from various sources to support research and policymaking. It also reviews and analyses pseudonymised national data collections to enhance the understanding of CKD trends. **Purpose:** To provide a robust, trusted research data hub for the surveillance of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Ireland, linking regional data sources from laboratory information systems (LIS), regional HIPE systems, the national ESKD registers, and CSO Vital Statistics. The NKDSS and QA Programme aims to improve the understanding of CKD by linking regional data and reviewing anonymised national data collections. The system is designed to enhance the quality of kidney disease data and ensure the integrit **Coverage:** National – Captures data from regional systems, including laboratory information systems, regional and national HIPE systems, national ESKD registries, and the CSO Vital Statistics data.