bed end date
bed_end_dtDefinition
ISO-11179 Definition
The date marking the conclusion of a patient accommodation unit record's active period or assignment in EHR and ADT systems. Used in slowly changing dimension type 2 models to close historical bed configuration records, support occupancy window calculations, and define the boundaries of a patient's stay at a specific bed location.
Standard Abbreviation
bed_end_dt
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