The Arizona Health Interoperability CouncilVendor-neutral · Statewide · Est. as Arizona Health-e Connection
Standards
Supply-chain interoperability: HL7, GS1 & UDI
Three standards, one outcome: every device and supply tracked accurately from dock to bedside.
ArizonaHow the three standards fit together
GS1 gives things a global identifier. UDI puts that identifier on every medical device. HL7 carries the data between systems. Get all three aligned and your inventory, your record, and your recalls finally agree.
Process
What to get right
01
Identify
GS1 GTINs so every item has one global identity.
02
Label
UDI on every device, scannable at the point of use.
03
Exchange
HL7 messages so systems share the same truth.
04
Reconcile
Inventory and EHR that no longer disagree.
Reference
Frequently asked questions
01Where do most supply-chain integrations break?
At the seams — when GS1 identifiers, UDI labels, and HL7 messages use different codes for the same item. We focus on keeping them aligned.