HL7 component schemas

The HL7 component includes schemas with data definitions for the HL7 industry standard.

This means that data that meets the specification requirements is considered valid, while data that does not meet the requirements is rejected. Other schema attributes include the following:

  • compatibility with other IBM product offerings, such as Trading Manager
  • flexibility in modifying or merging with other schemas
  • ability to support reliable and efficient mapping
  • easily maintainable