The scope of this standard is to define a nomenclature for communication of information from point-of-care medical devices. Primary emphasis is placed on acute care medical devices and patient vital signs information. The nomenclature also supports concepts in an object oriented information model that is for medical device communications. This amendment extends IEEE Std 11073-10101-2019 to include additional terms primarily related to infusion pumps, ventilators, dialysis and other key medical devices as well as event and alert identifiers for devices and systems used in acute care.

This standard defines a nomenclature for communication of information from point-of-care medical devices. Primary emphasis is placed on acute care medical devices and patient vital signs information. The nomenclature also supports concepts in an object-oriented information model that is for medical device communication.