Pathways Naming Convention Best Practice

What is a naming convention?

A naming convention is a generally agreed upon set of rules for naming something. More specifically, it is a collection of rules followed by a set of names which allow users to deduce useful information based on the names’ character sequence and knowledge of the rules applied.

Why is a naming convention important in Pathways?

Because some tools in Pathways display all Watch Lists, Appointment Campaigns, and Saved Searches used in the platform, having a common and consistent naming convention allows useful information to be deduced from the names. Having a consistent naming convention also allows older or out-of-date lists or campaigns to be quickly identified and deleted. The more organized we can be with managing our lists, the more efficient and effective we can be in advising work. 

Best Practice

• Use the term code at the beginning of the name followed by a space.
• Do not use special characters such as &, !, *, etc.
• Names can only be 32 characters long including spaces.
• Use clear and concise list names.
• Use only established abbreviations.