Which table and column represent the date of the Encounter?

The correct choice for representing the date of the Encounter is EncounterFact.EventDate. This column is specifically designed to capture the details related to the timing of the encounter event within the EncounterFact table. The EncounterFact table typically contains metrics and facts associated with encounters, and having a dedicated column like EventDate allows for effective time-based analysis of those encounters.

Understanding the structure of the Caboodle Data Model is crucial; it often utilizes fact tables to hold quantitative data and dimensional tables to provide context. The EncounterFact table serves as a central repository for encounter-related information, and the EventDate column provides the necessary date information to analyze patient encounters over time.

The use of "Date" alone in a column name can often lead to ambiguity, as it does not specify the nature of the date, whereas "EventDate" clearly indicates it pertains to the specific event of the Encounter, making it the most appropriate choice for identifying the date of the Encounter.