Clinical Practice Guidelines
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Clinical Practice Guidelines, published by HL7 International / Clinical Decision Support. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 3.0.0-ballot built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/HL7/cqf-recommendations/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: CPG Location Definition

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/cpg/StructureDefinition/cpg-locationdefinition Version: 3.0.0-ballot
Active as of 2026-11-10 Computable Name: CPGLocationDefinition
Other Identifiers: OID:2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.40.48.42.80

CPG location represents the minimum expectations for communicating a definitional location as part of computable guideline content

Usages:

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Formal Views of Profile Content

Description Differentials, Snapshots, and other representations.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Location 0..* Location Details and position information for a physical place
Location.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Location.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Location.name This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string Name of the location as used by humans
Location.mode This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code instance | kind
Binding: LocationMode (required): Indicates whether a resource instance represents a specific location or a class of locations.
Fixed Value: kind (no extensions allowed)
Location.type This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Binding: ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType (extensible): Indicates the type of function performed at the location.

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Location.mode Base required LocationMode 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.type Base extensible ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Location If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Location If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Location If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Location If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Location A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from Location

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Location 0..* Location Details and position information for a physical place
Location.identifier 0..0 Unique code or number identifying the location to its users
Location.status This element must be supported. 0..0 active | suspended | inactive
Location.name This element must be supported. 1..1 string Name of the location as used by humans
Location.type This element must be supported. 1..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Location.telecom 0..0 Contact details of the location
Location.address 0..0 Physical location
Location.position 0..0 The absolute geographic location
Location.managingOrganization 0..0 Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep
Location.partOf 0..0 Another Location this one is physically a part of
Location.hoursOfOperation 0..0 What days/times during a week is this location usually open
Location.availabilityExceptions 0..0 Description of availability exceptions
Location.endpoint 0..0 Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the location

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Location 0..* Location Details and position information for a physical place
Location.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
Location.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
Location.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Location.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Location.text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
Location.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
Location.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Location.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Location.operationalStatus This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Coding The operational status of the location (typically only for a bed/room)
Binding: hl7VS-bedStatus (preferred): The operational status if the location (where typically a bed/room).
Location.name This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string Name of the location as used by humans
Location.alias 0..* string A list of alternate names that the location is known as, or was known as, in the past
Location.description This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Additional details about the location that could be displayed as further information to identify the location beyond its name
Location.mode This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code instance | kind
Binding: LocationMode (required): Indicates whether a resource instance represents a specific location or a class of locations.
Fixed Value: kind (no extensions allowed)
Location.type This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Binding: ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType (extensible): Indicates the type of function performed at the location.
Location.physicalType This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Physical form of the location
Binding: LocationType (example): Physical form of the location.

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Location.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.operationalStatus Base preferred hl7VS-bedStatus 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5
Location.mode Base required LocationMode 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.type Base extensible ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5
Location.physicalType Base example Location type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.hoursOfOperation.​daysOfWeek Base required DaysOfWeek 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Location If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Location If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Location If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Location If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Location A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from Location

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements
Must-Support: 4 elements
Fixed: 1 element
Prohibited: 10 elements

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Location 0..* Location Details and position information for a physical place
Location.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Location.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Location.name This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string Name of the location as used by humans
Location.mode This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code instance | kind
Binding: LocationMode (required): Indicates whether a resource instance represents a specific location or a class of locations.
Fixed Value: kind (no extensions allowed)
Location.type This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Binding: ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType (extensible): Indicates the type of function performed at the location.

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Location.mode Base required LocationMode 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.type Base extensible ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Location If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Location If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Location If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Location If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Location A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

Differential View

This structure is derived from Location

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Location 0..* Location Details and position information for a physical place
Location.identifier 0..0 Unique code or number identifying the location to its users
Location.status This element must be supported. 0..0 active | suspended | inactive
Location.name This element must be supported. 1..1 string Name of the location as used by humans
Location.mode This element must be supported. 1..1 code instance | kind
Fixed Value: kind (no extensions allowed)
Location.type This element must be supported. 1..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Location.telecom 0..0 Contact details of the location
Location.address 0..0 Physical location
Location.position 0..0 The absolute geographic location
Location.managingOrganization 0..0 Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep
Location.partOf 0..0 Another Location this one is physically a part of
Location.hoursOfOperation 0..0 What days/times during a week is this location usually open
Location.availabilityExceptions 0..0 Description of availability exceptions
Location.endpoint 0..0 Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the location

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot ViewView

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Location 0..* Location Details and position information for a physical place
Location.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
Location.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
Location.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Location.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Location.text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
Location.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
Location.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Location.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Location.operationalStatus This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Coding The operational status of the location (typically only for a bed/room)
Binding: hl7VS-bedStatus (preferred): The operational status if the location (where typically a bed/room).
Location.name This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string Name of the location as used by humans
Location.alias 0..* string A list of alternate names that the location is known as, or was known as, in the past
Location.description This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Additional details about the location that could be displayed as further information to identify the location beyond its name
Location.mode This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code instance | kind
Binding: LocationMode (required): Indicates whether a resource instance represents a specific location or a class of locations.
Fixed Value: kind (no extensions allowed)
Location.type This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Binding: ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType (extensible): Indicates the type of function performed at the location.
Location.physicalType This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Physical form of the location
Binding: LocationType (example): Physical form of the location.

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Location.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.operationalStatus Base preferred hl7VS-bedStatus 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5
Location.mode Base required LocationMode 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.type Base extensible ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5
Location.physicalType Base example Location type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.hoursOfOperation.​daysOfWeek Base required DaysOfWeek 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Location If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Location If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Location If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Location If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Location A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from Location

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements
Must-Support: 4 elements
Fixed: 1 element
Prohibited: 10 elements

 

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