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Supply

Inventory, equipment, devices and procurement

800 supply terms

material frequencymatl_freq

The prescribed or recommended interval at which a medical supply or pharmaceutical material is to be used, administered, or replenished, such as daily, weekly, or per procedure. Used in clinical care planning, automated inventory reorder scheduling, and supply consumption forecasting within healthcare materials management systems.

material full namematl_full_nm

The complete, unabbreviated name of a medical supply or material item used in healthcare supply chain and inventory systems. Includes manufacturer-assigned product names, ensuring accurate identification across procurement, dispensing, and clinical use tracking workflows.

material gendermatl_gndr

A classification attribute applied to medical supply items that are designed or intended for use with a specific biological sex, such as male or female anatomical devices. Used in supply chain systems to ensure appropriate product selection, ordering, and clinical application alignment.

material glucosematl_gluc

A clinical measurement attribute associated with a material or supply item that captures glucose concentration values, typically linked to diagnostic test supplies such as glucose test strips or reagents. Used in laboratory and point-of-care supply tracking and results documentation workflows.

material group numbermatl_grp_nbr

A numeric identifier that categorizes a medical supply or material item within a defined classification group in supply chain or inventory management systems. Used to organize materials by type, usage, or procurement category, supporting bulk ordering, reporting, and cost allocation processes.

material hemoglobinmatl_hgb

A clinical measurement attribute associated with a material or supply item that captures hemoglobin concentration values, typically linked to hematology diagnostic supplies or reagents. Used in laboratory supply tracking and clinical documentation systems to associate supply items with relevant test parameters.

material history present illnessmatl_hpi

A narrative attribute capturing the clinical background or context in which a medical supply or material item is used, including the presenting condition or indication driving its use. Supports clinical documentation workflows by linking supply utilization to patient care narratives and treatment episodes.

material identifiermatl_id

A unique alphanumeric code assigned to a specific medical supply or material item within healthcare supply chain, inventory, or procurement systems. Serves as the primary key for tracking, ordering, dispensing, and reporting on individual material items across enterprise healthcare data systems.

material indexmatl_idx

A numeric position or ranking value assigned to a medical supply or material item within an ordered list, catalog, or classification structure in healthcare supply chain systems. Used to sequence materials for display, retrieval prioritization, or hierarchical organization within inventory management platforms.

material indicatormatl_ind

A flag or binary attribute assigned to a medical supply or material item that denotes a specific condition, status, or characteristic such as active availability, hazardous classification, or formulary inclusion. Used in supply chain and inventory systems to trigger workflows or filter materials for reporting.

material instructionmatl_instr

Descriptive guidance text associated with a medical supply or material item that provides handling, usage, storage, or administration directions. Used in supply chain, clinical documentation, and inventory systems to ensure safe and appropriate use of materials across clinical and operational healthcare settings.

material keymatl_key

A reference value used as a lookup identifier for a medical supply or material item within healthcare supply chain or inventory databases. Enables cross-system joins and data retrieval operations, linking material records across procurement, clinical, and financial data domains within enterprise healthcare systems.

material languagematl_lang

An attribute designating the language in which a medical supply item's labeling, instructions, or documentation is printed or provided. Used in supply chain and procurement systems to ensure regulatory compliance and appropriate distribution of materials across multilingual healthcare facilities or geographic regions.

material last namematl_last_nm

A naming attribute representing the surname or trailing portion of a multi-part medical supply or material item name within healthcare inventory systems. Used to enable alphabetical sorting, search, and retrieval of material records where naming conventions follow structured multi-component formats in supply catalogs.

material legal namematl_legal_nm

The officially registered or regulatory-approved name of a medical supply or material item as recognized by governing bodies such as the FDA or manufacturer registration. Used in procurement, compliance reporting, and supply chain systems to ensure materials are referenced by their authoritative, legally binding product designation.

material levelmatl_lvl

A numeric or coded value representing the hierarchical tier or classification depth of a medical supply or material item within a structured supply chain taxonomy. Used in inventory and procurement systems to organize materials into parent-child category relationships, supporting tiered reporting and catalog navigation.

material license numbermatl_lic_nbr

A regulatory license or registration identifier associated with a medical supply or material item, issued by a governing authority such as the FDA or a state health agency. Used in supply chain compliance systems to verify that materials meet required regulatory standards before procurement and clinical deployment.

material marital statusmatl_mar_sts

An attribute that records a classification or pairing status of a medical supply or material item, such as whether it is bundled, standalone, or matched with a complementary item in a kit or set. Used in supply chain and inventory systems to manage paired or grouped material relationships.

material master identifiermatl_mstr_id

The enterprise-level master record identifier assigned to a medical supply or material item, used to uniquely resolve and deduplicate material records across multiple source systems. Serves as the authoritative reference key in master data management platforms supporting healthcare supply chain and inventory operations.

material maximummatl_max

The upper threshold or ceiling value defined for a medical supply or material item, such as maximum stock quantity, dosage limit, or order quantity cap. Used in supply chain and inventory management systems to enforce procurement controls, prevent overstocking, and support safe usage limit governance.

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