Organization Name
A name by which an organization is known.
Appears in
Constraints
- Mandatory (Organization English Name OR Organization French Name OR Organization Bilingual Name)
Stereotype(s)
n/a
Attributes
| Attribute | Type | Multiplicity | Attribute note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organization Name Type Code | Codeable Concept | 1 | Uniquely specifies the classification of an organization name.
Value Set: https://terminology.hl7.org/6.5.0/CodeSystem-v2-0204.html
The value set excludes stock exchange listing names. |
| Organization English Name | String | 0..1 | The English name of an organization, i.e., containing only English words and/or those that are identical in English and French (e.g., Canada Revenue Agency, CRA). |
| Organization French Name | String | 0..1 | The French name of an organization, i.e., containing only French words and/or those that are identical in French and English (e.g., Agence du revenu du Canada, ARC). |
| Organization Bilingual Name | String | 0..1 | The English and French name of an organization, i.e., containing words in English and in French, possibly including those that are identical in the 2 languages (e.g., Rowing Canada Aviron). |
| Organization Name Effective Period | Period | 1 | The period when the information specified is valid.
Data type is Date.
Start of period is mandatory. |
Relationships
| From class | From multiplicity | Relationship | To class | To multiplicity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organization | 0..* | has (composition) | Organization Name | 1..* |
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How to cite:
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Organization Name. Accessed November 02, 2026.
