| Business Data Model Data Model |
| Description | An entry that records the receiving or sending of a communication between two parties, one of which is typically the modeled organization. A communication may be in any medium such as a telephone call, a letter, a fax, an email, a meeting, and so on. It may have occurred or be planned to occur. In each case, a discrete occurrence of communication is identifiable. Correspondence which takes place over a period of time, it is not a single communication but is modeled as a series of individual related communications. |
| Relationship | |
 Communication_Document_FK |
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| Communication_Person_FK |
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| Communication_Practitioner_FK |
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| Communication_Organization_FK |
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| Communication_Encounter_FK |
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| Communication_Claim_FK |
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| Dependencies | |
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| Reverse Dependencies | |
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| Attribute Details |
Actual End Date
| Description | Actual date upon which the activity was completed. |
| Data Type | Standards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date Time [TIMESTAMP] |
| Is Part Of PrimaryKey | false |
| Is Required | false |
| Is Derived | false |
| Is Surrogate Key | false |
Actual Labor Hours
| Description | A count of hours taken to perform the activity. |
| Data Type | Standards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Small Counter [SHORT] |
| Is Part Of PrimaryKey | false |
| Is Required | false |
| Is Derived | false |
| Is Surrogate Key | false |
Actual Start Date
| Description | Actual date upon which the activity commenced. |
| Data Type | Standards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date Time [TIMESTAMP] |
| Is Part Of PrimaryKey | false |
| Is Required | false |
| Is Derived | false |
| Is Surrogate Key | false |
Actual Time Spent
| Description | The actual time spent performing the activity, describing the elapsed time rather than effort. For example: A four-hour task may have been completed over three days. |
| Data Type | Standards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Number Decimal Large [DECIMAL(15,6)] |
| Is Part Of PrimaryKey | false |
| Is Required | false |
| Is Derived | false |
| Is Surrogate Key | false |
Communication Delivery Format
| Description | A Communication Delivery Format classifies communications according to the specific format of the communication. For example: Face-to-face Fax Internet Phone Telephone direct |
| Data Type | Standards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Enumeration [VARCHAR(20)] |
| Is Part Of PrimaryKey | false |
| Is Required | false |
| Is Derived | false |
| Is Surrogate Key | false |
Communication Direction
| Description | The direction of a communication relative to the modeled organization. For example: External Inbound Internal Outbound |
| Data Type | Standards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Enumeration [VARCHAR(20)] |
| Is Part Of PrimaryKey | false |
| Is Required | false |
| Is Derived | false |
| Is Surrogate Key | false |
Communication Incomplete Ind
| Description | Indicates that a communication may not have been complete. |
| Data Type | Standards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Boolean Indicator [INTEGER] |
| Is Part Of PrimaryKey | false |
| Is Required | false |
| Is Derived | false |
| Is Surrogate Key | false |
Communication Response Date
| Description | The date upon which the response to the communication was received. |
| Data Type | Standards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE] |
| Is Part Of PrimaryKey | false |
| Is Required | false |
| Is Derived | false |
| Is Surrogate Key | false |
Communication Response Type
| Description | The communication response type distinguishes between communications according to the nature of the response received. |
| Data Type | Standards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Enumeration [VARCHAR(20)] |
| Is Part Of PrimaryKey | false |
| Is Required | false |
| Is Derived | false |
| Is Surrogate Key | false |
Communication Status
| Description | The communication status distinguishes between communications according to their current state. For example: Awaiting further information Closed Open |
| Data Type | Standards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Enumeration [VARCHAR(20)] |
| Is Part Of PrimaryKey | false |
| Is Required | false |
| Is Derived | false |
| Is Surrogate Key | false |
Communication Status Reason
| Description | The reasons why a communication is currently in a given communication status. |
| Data Type | Standards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Enumeration [VARCHAR(20)] |
| Is Part Of PrimaryKey | false |
| Is Required | false |
| Is Derived | false |
| Is Surrogate Key | false |
Communication Storage Location
| Description | The place where the full details and content of the communication can be found, for example, the physical or electronic file in which a letter is stored. |
| Data Type | Standards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/String [VARCHAR(255)] |
| Is Part Of PrimaryKey | false |
| Is Required | false |
| Is Derived | false |
| Is Surrogate Key | false |
Communication Type
| Description | Indicates which type of communication occurs or is planned to occur. For example: Campaign mailing Claim coverage notification Complaint Demographic data Eligibility response Quotation request Regular statement Returned mail Sale |
| Data Type | Standards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Enumeration [VARCHAR(20)] |
| Is Part Of PrimaryKey | false |
| Is Required | false |
| Is Derived | false |
| Is Surrogate Key | false |
Delay Reason
| Description | Indicates the cause of any discrepancy between planned and actual end dates. |
| Data Type | Standards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Enumeration [VARCHAR(20)] |
| Is Part Of PrimaryKey | false |
| Is Required | false |
| Is Derived | false |
| Is Surrogate Key | false |
Initiator Type
| Description | The type of the party who is the initiator of the communication. |
| Data Type | Standards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Enumeration [VARCHAR(20)] |
| Is Part Of PrimaryKey | false |
| Is Required | false |
| Is Derived | false |
| Is Surrogate Key | false |
Name
| Description | A text reference that aids the identification and understanding of this communication content. For example, Complaint Direct debit authorization. Policy document |
| Data Type | Standards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Name Long [VARCHAR(255)] |
| Is Part Of PrimaryKey | false |
| Is Required | false |
| Is Derived | false |
| Is Surrogate Key | false |
Planned Duration
| Description | The time planned for the performing of the activity. This is the total elapsed time over which the activity is expected to be performed and not the planned labor hours. |
| Data Type | Standards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Number Decimal Large [DECIMAL(15,6)] |
| Is Part Of PrimaryKey | false |
| Is Required | false |
| Is Derived | false |
| Is Surrogate Key | false |
Planned End Date
| Description | Date upon which the activity is planned to finish. |
| Data Type | Standards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date Time [TIMESTAMP] |
| Is Part Of PrimaryKey | false |
| Is Required | false |
| Is Derived | false |
| Is Surrogate Key | false |
Planned Manpower
| Description | The planned labor hours required for the activity. |
| Data Type | Standards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Number Decimal Large [DECIMAL(15,6)] |
| Is Part Of PrimaryKey | false |
| Is Required | false |
| Is Derived | false |
| Is Surrogate Key | false |
Planned Start Date
| Description | Date upon which the activity is planned to start. |
| Data Type | Standards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date Time [TIMESTAMP] |
| Is Part Of PrimaryKey | false |
| Is Required | false |
| Is Derived | false |
| Is Surrogate Key | false |
Recipient Type
| Description | The type of the party who is the recipient of the communication. |
| Data Type | Standards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Enumeration [VARCHAR(20)] |
| Is Part Of PrimaryKey | false |
| Is Required | false |
| Is Derived | false |
| Is Surrogate Key | false |
Requested Date
| Description | The date upon which the communication is requested. |
| Data Type | Standards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE] |
| Is Part Of PrimaryKey | false |
| Is Required | false |
| Is Derived | false |
| Is Surrogate Key | false |
| Relationship Details |
Communication_Document_FK
| Is Identifying Relationship | false |
| Child Table | Communication |
| Child Multiplicity | ZERO_TO_MANY |
| Child Referential Integrity: On Delete | NONE |
| Child Referential Integrity: On Insert | NONE |
| Child Referential Integrity: On Update | NONE |
| Parent Table | Document |
| Parent Multiplicity | ZERO_TO_MANY |
| Parent Referential Integrity: On Delete | NONE |
| Parent Referential Integrity: On Insert | NONE |
| Parent Referential Integrity: On Update | NONE |
Communication_Person_FK
| Is Identifying Relationship | false |
| Child Table | Communication |
| Child Multiplicity | ZERO_TO_MANY |
| Child Referential Integrity: On Delete | NONE |
| Child Referential Integrity: On Insert | NONE |
| Child Referential Integrity: On Update | NONE |
| Parent Table | Person |
| Parent Multiplicity | ZERO_TO_MANY |
| Parent Referential Integrity: On Delete | NONE |
| Parent Referential Integrity: On Insert | NONE |
| Parent Referential Integrity: On Update | NONE |
Communication_Practitioner_FK
| Is Identifying Relationship | false |
| Child Table | Communication |
| Child Multiplicity | ZERO_TO_MANY |
| Child Referential Integrity: On Delete | NONE |
| Child Referential Integrity: On Insert | NONE |
| Child Referential Integrity: On Update | NONE |
| Parent Table | Practitioner |
| Parent Multiplicity | ZERO_TO_MANY |
| Parent Referential Integrity: On Delete | NONE |
| Parent Referential Integrity: On Insert | NONE |
| Parent Referential Integrity: On Update | NONE |
Communication_Organization_FK
| Is Identifying Relationship | false |
| Child Table | Communication |
| Child Multiplicity | ZERO_TO_MANY |
| Child Referential Integrity: On Delete | NONE |
| Child Referential Integrity: On Insert | NONE |
| Child Referential Integrity: On Update | NONE |
| Parent Table | Organization |
| Parent Multiplicity | ZERO_TO_MANY |
| Parent Referential Integrity: On Delete | NONE |
| Parent Referential Integrity: On Insert | NONE |
| Parent Referential Integrity: On Update | NONE |
Communication_Encounter_FK
| Is Identifying Relationship | false |
| Child Table | Communication |
| Child Multiplicity | ZERO_TO_MANY |
| Child Referential Integrity: On Delete | NONE |
| Child Referential Integrity: On Insert | NONE |
| Child Referential Integrity: On Update | NONE |
| Parent Table | Encounter |
| Parent Multiplicity | ZERO_TO_MANY |
| Parent Referential Integrity: On Delete | NONE |
| Parent Referential Integrity: On Insert | NONE |
| Parent Referential Integrity: On Update | NONE |
Communication_Claim_FK
| Is Identifying Relationship | false |
| Child Table | Communication |
| Child Multiplicity | ZERO_TO_MANY |
| Child Referential Integrity: On Delete | NONE |
| Child Referential Integrity: On Insert | NONE |
| Child Referential Integrity: On Update | NONE |
| Parent Table | Claim |
| Parent Multiplicity | ZERO_TO_MANY |
| Parent Referential Integrity: On Delete | NONE |
| Parent Referential Integrity: On Insert | NONE |
| Parent Referential Integrity: On Update | NONE |
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