MFN_M05

MFN/MFK - Patient Location Master File Message (event M05)

11 segments · 1 events

This section is specifically concerned with describing a master file message that should be used to transmit information which identifies the inventory of healthcare patient locations, such as nursing units, rooms, beds, clinics, exam rooms, etc. In a network environment, this segment can be used to define patient locations to other applications. The segment also includes the readiness states and support locations for the patient locations.

The LOC, LCH, LRL, LDP, and LCC segments must be preceded by the MFI and MFE segments, as described in Section 8.5, "GENERAL MASTER FILE SEGMENTS." In the following message, the MFI-1 - Master File Identifier field should equal "LOC"

Message Structure

11 segments
R RequiredO Optional Choice
MSH
R1
SFT
O*
UAC
O1
MFI
R1
MF_LOCATION
R*
MFE
R1
LOC
R1
LCH
O*
LRL
O*
MF_LOC_DEPT
R*
LDP
R1
LCH
O*
LCC
O*
Used by Events:M05MFN/MFK - Patient location master file