Abbreviation
Healthcare
room external identifier
rm_ext_idUsage Notes
Physical patient space - External system reference ID
Global Definition
The external system reference id for a physical patient space. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the room across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for room management and reporting.
Sources
Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices
Schema Preview
● application/json
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