Attributes
Attributes are the specific details and characteristics of medical and surgical supplies, as well as other clinical items used in healthcare settings. In the Content Workbench, attributes help you manage and use your medical and clinical supplies more effectively by making sure that the right products are available, in the right quantities, and with the correct information for use in patient care.
Your item master data is compared to curated GHX item attributes. When there is a difference, it's presented as a recommendation in Item Recommendations. This process helps you to identify and correct any inconsistencies or errors in the data, making sure that high-quality, reliable information is maintained.
Understanding Data Connect survivorship rules is important when viewing attributes in Item Recommendations because these rules dictate which data sources are retained when merging multiple records or data sets. These rules consider factors such as source priority, data quality, and the timeliness of the information.
List of Attributes
View a complete list of attributes and descriptions that are available with GHX Data Connect.
Types of Attributes
The primary attributes shown in Item Recommendations are described below. Here you'll find information about the data sources, where they come from, key considerations to take into account when reviewing each item recommendation, and how GHX standardizes our values across data sets.
Basic Item Data
These attributes relate to basic supply chain data about an item.
Attribute: Manufacturer Part Number
Attribute: Supplier Part Number
Clinical Flags
These attributes are related to patient safety.
Charge Capture and Categorization
Charge capture attributes refer to the key elements involved in accurately recording and processing healthcare procedures for billing and reimbursement. These attributes ensure that healthcare providers receive appropriate compensation.
This refers to the factors or elements that need to be evaluated when capturing charges to ensure the process is effective, accurate, and compliant with regulations.
Device Identifiers
A Device Identifier is a value issued by GS1 (GTIN) and HIBC (HIBCC) for inventory management and to support clinical documentation with an increased ability to scan items.