Abbreviation
Healthcare
ward code
wrd_cdUsage Notes
Hospital patient area - Standardized classification value
Global Definition
The standardized classification value for a hospital patient area. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the ward across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for ward management and reporting.
Sources
Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices
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