Appointment Room
Appointment Room
Source Object: Appointment Room
The Appointment Room source object is a part of healthcare systems and is used to manage the details of rooms or locations where medical appointments take place.
Overview
Appointment rooms play a crucial role in healthcare facilities as they are the physical spaces where patients meet with healthcare providers or specialists for medical consultations and examinations. These rooms can vary widely in their purpose and equipment, from general examination rooms to specialized areas for specific medical procedures.
Usage
The Appointment Room source object is utilized in healthcare systems for the following purposes:
- Scheduling Appointments: It helps in the efficient scheduling of patient appointments by assigning them to specific rooms or locations within a healthcare facility.
- Resource Management: Ensures that the appropriate room or space is available and prepared for each appointment, optimizing resource utilization.
- Patient Flow: Contributes to the smooth flow of patients through the healthcare facility by directing them to the correct room for their appointment.
- Specialized Facilities: Supports the allocation of specialized rooms or areas for procedures or consultations that require specific equipment or settings.
- Patient Experience: A well-organized and properly equipped appointment room enhances the overall patient experience.
The Appointment Room source object aids in the effective management of healthcare facilities, ensuring that appointments are conducted in suitable environments while maximizing the use of available resources.
Mapping Table
Data Field | Source Field Data Type | Resource Mapping Context | Source Data Field Cardinality | Source Data Field Description | Example Value | Source Data Field Validation Rule | Mapped FHIR Resource | Mapped FHIR Data Field | Augmented Mapping | Associated Coding System | Associated FHIR Data Field Extension | Mapped FHIR Data Field Type |
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name | String | Top Level | 0..1 | - | - | - | Location | name | - | NA | - | TBD |
practice | Integer | Top Level | 0..1 | - | - | - | Location | managingOrganization.reference | - | NA | - | TBD |