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Supply

Inventory, equipment, devices and procurement

800 supply terms

supply end datesupl_end_dt

Date on which a clinical material item record or contract period concludes in EHR, inventory, or PBM formulary systems. Data engineers use this field alongside effective dates to construct valid date ranges, implement SCD Type 2 logic, and exclude expired supply records from active reporting datasets in healthcare data warehouses.

supply end timesupl_end_tm

The timestamp marking when a clinical supply order or administration was completed. Captures the precise time a supply item's dispensing, infusion, or usage period concluded, supporting nursing documentation, charge capture, and clinical workflow auditing in inpatient and outpatient settings.

supply entered bysupl_ent_by

The username or identifier of the clinical staff member who recorded the supply order or transaction in the system. Used for audit trails, accountability tracking, and charge reconciliation when reviewing supply usage documentation in EHR and clinical data warehouse environments.

supply ethnicitysupl_ethn

Records the ethnicity associated with a supply record context, likely linked to the patient receiving the supply or the ordering encounter. Supports demographic reporting, health equity analysis, and regulatory compliance when tracking supply utilization patterns across diverse patient populations.

supply expiration datesupl_exp_dt

Date after which a clinical supply item is no longer safe or authorized for patient use, as tracked in pharmacy dispensing, EHR, and hospital inventory systems. Critical for data engineers building expiration monitoring pipelines, regulatory compliance reporting, and waste reduction analytics across inpatient and outpatient care settings.

supply external identifiersupl_ext_id

A reference identifier assigned by an external system, such as a vendor platform, inventory management system, or interfacing application, to uniquely identify a clinical supply item. Enables cross-system reconciliation, supply chain tracking, and integration between EHR and external procurement or billing systems.

supply faxsupl_fax

The facsimile number associated with a supply order contact, vendor, or ordering entity. Used to facilitate communication with suppliers or external parties involved in procurement, restocking, or authorization of clinical supply items within healthcare inventory and ordering workflows.

supply feesupl_fee

The charge amount billed or allocated for a clinical supply item used during patient care. Captured for cost accounting, claim submission, and revenue cycle processing. Reflects the billable or cost-center value assigned to medical supplies consumed in clinical encounters or procedures.

supply first namesupl_first_nm

The first name of the individual associated with a supply record, such as the ordering clinician, requesting patient, or responsible staff member. Used to identify the person linked to the supply transaction within clinical documentation, ordering workflows, or inventory management records.

supply flagsupl_flg

Binary indicator field marking a specific status condition for a clinical material item in EHR, pharmacy, or inventory systems, such as hazardous material designation, formulary inclusion, or recall status. Data engineers use supply flags to apply conditional filtering logic, segment supply populations, and drive business rules in healthcare data pipelines.

supply frequencysupl_freq

The scheduled interval or dosing frequency at which a clinical supply item is administered or replenished, such as daily, every 8 hours, or as needed. Drives nursing administration schedules, supply dispensing timelines, and clinical order management within EHR and medication administration record systems.

supply full namesupl_full_nm

The complete descriptive name of a clinical supply item, including product name, size, or specification details. Used to clearly identify the supply in clinical documentation, charge capture records, inventory systems, and reporting to distinguish items from similar products in the supply catalog.

supply gendersupl_gndr

The gender classification associated with the patient or individual linked to a supply record or order. Supports demographic tracking, health equity reporting, and appropriate supply selection for gender-specific clinical items within EHR clinical documentation and supply utilization analytics.

supply glucosesupl_gluc

The glucose measurement or value associated with a supply record, typically documenting blood sugar readings linked to diabetic supply orders such as test strips, lancets, or insulin delivery devices. Supports clinical monitoring, supply justification, and chronic disease management documentation in the EHR.

supply group numbersupl_grp_nbr

An insurance group identifier associated with a supply order or claim, linking the supply transaction to a patient's health plan group enrollment. Used during billing and claims adjudication to validate coverage eligibility for durable medical equipment and clinical supply items under group insurance policies.

supply hemoglobinsupl_hgb

The hemoglobin measurement associated with a clinical supply record, typically documenting lab values linked to supply orders for blood products, anemia management supplies, or related diagnostic items. Supports clinical decision-making, medical necessity documentation, and supply utilization tracking for hematology-related orders.

supply history present illnesssupl_hpi

A narrative field capturing the history of present illness associated with a supply order, documenting the clinical rationale or patient condition that necessitated the supply. Supports medical necessity justification, prior authorization requests, and clinical documentation integrity for ordered supply items.

supply identifiersupl_id

Primary key or unique reference value assigned to a clinical material item within EHR, pharmacy, or supply chain management systems. Data engineers use this field as a join key across inventory, claims, and procurement datasets to ensure accurate supply record linkage, deduplication, and master data management in enterprise healthcare data platforms.

supply indexsupl_idx

Positional or sequence number assigned to a clinical material item within an ordered list or array in EHR or supply chain systems. Data engineers use this field to maintain ordering integrity when processing multi-item supply transactions, ranked formulary lists, or paginated inventory exports in healthcare data pipelines and API integrations.

supply indicatorsupl_ind

Boolean or coded field denoting a specific condition or classification state for a clinical material item in EHR, pharmacy, or claims systems, such as controlled substance status or preferred brand designation. Data engineers use this field to apply conditional logic, segment supply cohorts, and enforce business rules across healthcare analytics workflows.

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