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Department Dataset Specification

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Department Dataset Specification

Department Dataset Specification

The "Department Dataset Specification" is designed to manage and track healthcare departments within an organization, ensuring efficient operations and alignment with healthcare industry standards. This dataset supports the management of departmental structures, activities, and changes, which are critical for maintaining clear organizational hierarchy, accountability, and transparency in healthcare settings.

This dataset plays a crucial role in ensuring that healthcare organizations maintain clear and efficient departmental structures. It supports streamlined management of department-related operations, accountability for department-level decisions, and compliance with healthcare standards related to organizational transparency and governance.

Key Tables

Department

Stores detailed information about each department within the healthcare organization, including department names, functions, leadership, and operational roles. This table is essential for defining the structure of the organization, facilitating effective coordination between clinical, administrative, and support departments.

Columns

  • Department_ID

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: STRING

  • Description: Unique identifier for the department.

  • Department_Name

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: STRING

  • Description: Name or title of the department.

  • Active

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: BOOL

  • Description: Indicator specifying if the department is active or inactive.

  • Created_Timestamp

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: TIMESTAMP

  • Description: Timestamp indicating when the department was created.

  • Last_Modified_Timestamp

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: TIMESTAMP

  • Description: Timestamp indicating when the department was last modified.

  • Owner_Key

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: INT64

  • Description: Key identifying the owner of the department.

  • Owner_Type

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: STRING

  • Description: The type of owner linked to a department is designated as DEPT in the system and D in Business Objects reporting. This corresponds to the APPL_USER_TYPE_CODE = D within ACM reporting frameworks.

  • Owner_Created_Timestamp

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: TIMESTAMP

  • Description: Timestamp indicating when the owner was created.

  • Owner_Last_Modified_Timestamp

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: TIMESTAMP

  • Description: Timestamp indicating when the owner was last modified.


Department Log

Maintains a historical record of changes and updates to departmental data, such as leadership changes, restructuring, or role adjustments. This log provides a comprehensive audit trail, ensuring transparency and compliance with organizational policies and healthcare regulations.

Columns

  • Department_ID

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: STRING

  • Description: Unique identifier for the department.

  • Department_Name

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: STRING

  • Description: Name or title of the department.

  • Active

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: BOOL

  • Description: Indicates whether the department is active or inactive.

  • Created_Timestamp

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: TIMESTAMP

  • Description: Timestamp indicating when the department record was created.

  • Last_Modified_Timestamp

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: TIMESTAMP

  • Description: Timestamp indicating the last modification date of the department record.

  • Owner

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: ARRAY

  • Description: Owner or responsible entity associated with the department.

  • Subfields:

    • Key

    • Is Nullable: YES

    • Data Type: INT64

    • Description: A unique identifier for the ownership record within the department log, ensuring distinct traceability and management.

    • Type

    • Is Nullable: YES

    • Data Type: STRING

    • Description: The type of ownership or departmental classification, used to specify the department's function or role within the healthcare system.

    • Created_Timestamp

    • Is Nullable: YES

    • Data Type: TIMESTAMP

    • Description: Timestamp indicating when the ownership record was first created, marking the establishment or reassignment of departmental ownership.

    • Last_Modified_Timestamp

    • Is Nullable: YES

    • Data Type: TIMESTAMP

    • Description: Timestamp indicating when the ownership record was last updated, useful for tracking changes and maintaining current departmental data.

  • Record_Last_Modified_Timestamp

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: TIMESTAMP

  • Description: Timestamp indicating the last modification date of the department record in the log table.

  • Transaction_User_ID

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: STRING

  • Description: ID of the user who performed the transaction or modification related to the department.

  • Type

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: STRING

  • Description: Type of department or category it belongs to.

  • Tenant

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: STRING

  • Description: Identifier for the tenant or organization to which the department belongs.

  • Active_Version

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: BOOL

  • Description: Version number or identifier indicating the active version of the department record.

  • Date

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: DATE

  • Description: Date when the department information was logged or recorded.

  • Sequence

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: INT64

  • Description: Sequence number or order of the department record in the log.

  • Source_System_Name

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: STRING

  • Description: Name of the system or source from which the department information was sourced or logged.

  • Source_Timestamp

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: TIMESTAMP

  • Description: Timestamp indicating when the department information was sourced or logged.

  • Source_File_Name

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: STRING

  • Description: Name of the file or data source from which the department information was sourced.

  • Deleted_Indicator

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: BOOL

  • Description: Indicator showing whether the department record has been deleted or not.

  • Schema_Version

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: FLOAT64

  • Description: Version of the schema or data model used for the department dataset.

  • Action

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: STRING

  • Description: Action or operation performed on the department record (e.g., create, update, delete).

  • Transaction_Actor_Type

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: STRING

  • Description: Type of the actor performing the transaction.


Department Raw

Contains unprocessed, detailed data related to the departments. This raw data is vital for in-depth analysis and auditing, providing a complete view of the departmental structure and activities before any transformations or updates.

Columns

  • Department_ID

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: STRING

  • Description: Unique identifier for the department.

  • Department_Name

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: STRING

  • Description: Name of the department.

  • Active

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: BOOL

  • Description: Indicates whether the department is active or not.

  • Created_Timestamp

  • Is Nullable: YES

  • Data Type: TIMESTAMP

  • Description: Timestamp when the department record was created.

Department Dataset Specification

Overview

The Department Dataset Specification provides detailed information about the structure, attributes, and operational data related to departments within the healthcare organization. This dataset is essential for defining organizational structure, facilitating coordination between clinical, administrative, and support departments, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

Key Components

  • Department: Stores detailed information about each department, including department names, functions, leadership, and operational roles.

  • Department Log: Maintains a historical record of changes and updates to departmental data, such as leadership changes, restructuring, or role adjustments. Provides a comprehensive audit trail for transparency and compliance.

  • Department Raw: Contains unprocessed, detailed data related to departments. This raw data is vital for in-depth analysis and auditing, offering a complete view of departmental structure and activities before transformations or updates.


Department Raw

Columns

Column Name

Is Nullable

Data Type

Description

Last_Modified_Timestamp

YES

TIMESTAMP

Timestamp when the department record was last modified.

Owner

YES

ARRAY

Owner of the department.

Owner.Key

YES

INT64

Unique identifier for the ownership record within the department dataset.

Owner.Type

YES

STRING

Type of ownership or departmental classification.

Owner.Created_Timestamp

YES

TIMESTAMP

Timestamp indicating when the ownership record was first created.

Owner.Last_Modified_Timestamp

YES

TIMESTAMP

Timestamp indicating when the ownership record was last updated.

Record_Last_Modified_Timestamp

YES

TIMESTAMP

Timestamp of the last modification to the department record.

Transaction_User_ID

YES

STRING

Identifier of the user who performed the transaction.

Type

YES

STRING

Type of the department.

Tenant

YES

STRING

Tenant information related to the department.

Active_Version

YES

BOOL

Version number indicating the active state of the department.

Date

YES

DATE

Date associated with the department.

Sequence

YES

INT64

Sequence number for the department record.

Source_System_Name

YES

STRING

Name of the source system for department data.

Source_Timestamp

YES

TIMESTAMP

Timestamp indicating the source of department data.

Source_File_Name

YES

STRING

Name of the source file containing department data.

Deleted_Indicator

YES

BOOL

Indicator showing if the department record is deleted.

Schema_Version

YES

FLOAT64

Version of the schema for the department dataset.

Transaction_Actor_Type

YES

STRING

Type of the actor performing the transaction.


Department

Columns

Column Name

Is Nullable

Data Type

Description

Department_ID

YES

STRING

Unique identifier for the department.

Department_Name

YES

STRING

Name or title of the department.

Active

YES

BOOL

Indicator specifying if the department is active or inactive.

Created_Timestamp

YES

TIMESTAMP

Timestamp indicating when the department was created.

Last_Modified_Timestamp

YES

TIMESTAMP

Timestamp indicating when the department was last modified.

Owner_Key

YES

INT64

Key identifying the owner of the department.

Owner_Type

YES

STRING

Type of owner linked to a department.

Owner_Created_Timestamp

YES

TIMESTAMP

Timestamp indicating when the owner was created.

Owner_Last_Modified_Timestamp

YES

TIMESTAMP

Timestamp indicating when the owner was last modified.


Department Log

Columns

Column Name

Is Nullable

Data Type

Description

Department_ID

YES

STRING

Unique identifier for the department.

Department_Name

YES

STRING

Name or title of the department.

Active

YES

BOOL

Indicates whether the department is active or inactive.

Created_Timestamp

YES

TIMESTAMP

Timestamp indicating when the department record was created.

Last_Modified_Timestamp

YES

TIMESTAMP

Timestamp indicating the last modification date of the department record.

Owner

YES

ARRAY

Owner or responsible entity associated with the department.

Owner.Key

YES

INT64

Unique identifier for the ownership record within the department log.

Owner.Type

YES

STRING

Type of ownership or departmental classification.

Owner.Created_Timestamp

YES

TIMESTAMP

Timestamp indicating when the ownership record was first created.

Owner.Last_Modified_Timestamp

YES

TIMESTAMP

Timestamp indicating when the ownership record was last updated.

Record_Last_Modified_Timestamp

YES

TIMESTAMP

Timestamp indicating the last modification date of the department record.

Transaction_User_ID

YES

STRING

ID of the user who performed the transaction or modification.

Type

YES

STRING

Type of department or category it belongs to.

Tenant

YES

STRING

Identifier for the tenant or organization to which the department belongs.

Active_Version

YES

BOOL

Version number indicating the active state of the department.

Department Dataset Specification

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Department Log

Columns

Column Name

Is Nullable

Data Type

Description

Version

YES

STRING

Version number or identifier indicating the active version of the department record.

Date

YES

DATE

Date when the department information was logged or recorded.

Sequence

YES

INT64

Sequence number or order of the department record in the log.

Source_System_Name

YES

STRING

Name of the system or source from which the department information was sourced or logged.

Source_Timestamp

YES

TIMESTAMP

Timestamp indicating when the department information was sourced or logged.

Source_File_Name

YES

STRING

Name of the file or data source from which the department information was sourced.

Deleted_Indicator

YES

BOOL

Indicator showing whether the department record has been deleted or not.

Schema_Version

YES

FLOAT64

Version of the schema or data model used for the department dataset.

Action

YES

STRING

Action or operation performed on the department record (e.g., create, update, delete).

Transaction_Actor_Type

YES

STRING

Type of the actor performing the transaction.


Department Raw

Columns

Column Name

Is Nullable

Data Type

Description

Department_ID

YES

STRING

Unique identifier for the department.

Department_Name

YES

STRING

Name of the department.

Active

YES

BOOL

Indicates whether the department is active or not.

Created_Timestamp

YES

TIMESTAMP

Timestamp when the department record was created.

Last_Modified_Timestamp

YES

TIMESTAMP

Timestamp when the department record was last modified.

Owner

YES

ARRAY

Owner of the department.

Record_Last_Modified_Timestamp

YES

TIMESTAMP

Timestamp of the last modification to the department record.

Transaction_User_ID

YES

STRING

Identifier of the user who performed the transaction.

Type

YES

STRING

Type of the department.

Tenant

YES

STRING

Tenant information related to the department.

Active_Version

YES

BOOL

Version number indicating the active state of the department.

Date

YES

DATE

Date associated with the department.

Sequence

YES

INT64

Sequence number for the department record.

Source_System_Name

YES

STRING

Name of the source system for department data.

Source_Timestamp

YES

TIMESTAMP

Timestamp indicating the source of department data.

Source_File_Name

YES

STRING

Name of the source file containing department data.

Deleted_Indicator

YES

BOOL

Indicator showing if the department record is deleted.

Schema_Version

YES

FLOAT64

Version of the schema for the department dataset.

Transaction_Actor_Type

YES

STRING

Type of the actor performing the transaction.


Owner Subfields

Subfield Name

Is Nullable

Data Type

Description

Key

YES

INT64

A unique identifier for the ownership record within the department dataset, ensuring distinct traceability and management.

Type

YES

STRING

The type of ownership or departmental classification, used to specify the department's function or role within the healthcare system.

Created_Timestamp

YES

TIMESTAMP

Timestamp indicating when the ownership record was first created, marking the establishment or reassignment of departmental ownership.

Last_Modified_Timestamp

YES

TIMESTAMP

Timestamp indicating when the ownership record was last updated, useful for tracking changes and maintaining current departmental data.

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