bed modified by
bed_mod_byDefinition
ISO-11179 Definition
Identifies the user or system that last updated a bed record in the hospital bed management system. Captures the username or ID of the clinician, administrator, or automated process responsible for the most recent change to bed assignment, status, or occupancy data.
Standard Abbreviation
bed_mod_by
Category
Why This Term Matters
Healthcare data terminology is foundational for any data engineer working in this industry. Precise understanding of standard terms enables accurate schema design, reduces downstream data quality issues, and ensures pipelines meet the regulatory and interoperability requirements imposed by HIPAA, HL7 FHIR, and CMS reporting frameworks. Without this foundation, even technically well-built pipelines produce data that fails validation when it reaches payers or regulators.
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