Electronic Long-Term Services and Supports (eLTSS) Release 1 - US Realm
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Electronic Long-Term Services and Supports (eLTSS) Release 1 - US Realm, published by HL7 International / Human and Social Services. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 2.0.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/HL7/eLTSS/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: eLTSS Observation Profile

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/eltss/StructureDefinition/Observation-eltss Version: 2.0.0
Standards status: Trial-use Maturity Level: 2 Computable Name: Observation_eltss

Observation resource mapping for eLTSS

Implementer mapping guidance

The following aids in finding the location of eLTSS data elements. See R4 FHIR Mapping page for complete guidance, here we are providing a subset of fields for convenience.

eLTSS Grouping eLTSS Data Element Name Data Element Definition (includes examples, expected list of values and usage note where applicable) FHIR R4 Resource Element(s) FHIR R4 Resource Element Cardinality (with US Core Constraints) Additional Mapping Details
Goals & Strengths Strength A favorable attribute of oneself, his/her support network, environment and/or elements of his/her life. CarePlan → supportingInfo(Observation)

Observation → valueString
Observation → code → coding → code Observation → code → coding → system
CarePlan
...supportingInfo(Observation) 0..*
......valueString 0..1
......code 1
........coding 0..*
..........code 0..1
............system 0..1
1) Will use CarePlan → supportingInfo to reference the Observation containing the Strength.
2) code is required by FHIR, and is a CodeableConcept where coding → code can be set to "Strength" with the corresponding NEW code → system "http://hl7.org/us/eLTSS/CodeSystem/eltss-observation-code".
3) valueString is where the Strength text would be provided.
Person Centered Planning Preference Presents the person's personal thoughts about something he or she feels is relevant to his or her life experience and may be pertinent when planning. CarePlan → supportingInfo(Observation)

Observation → valueString
Observation → code → coding → code
Observation → code → coding → system
CarePlan
...supportingInfo(Observation) 0..*
......valueString 0..1
......code 1
.........coding 0..*
............code 0..1
............system 0..1
1) Will use CarePlan → supportingInfo to reference the Observation containing the Preference.
2) code is required by FHIR and is a CodeableConcept where coding → code can be set to "Preference" with the corresponding NEW code -> system "http://hl7.org/us/eLTSS/CodeSystem/eltss-observation-code".
3) valueString is where the Preference text would be provided.
Data Requirements Not Specific to eLTSS Dataset Data Elements
This section documents data elements that are mandatory per FHIR XML schemas or US Core requirements, but that do not align with individual eLTSS Dataset data elements.
FHIR Data Element Name
Requirement Source
Data Element Definition FHIR R4 Resource Element(s) FHIR R4 Resource Element Cardinality (with US Core Constraints) Additional Mapping Details
Observation Status
FHIR
The status of the result value. Observation → status Observation
...status 1
1) status is required by FHIR, and the values are: final, preliminary, registered, cancelled, amended, corrected, entered-in-error, and unknown.

Usage:

Formal Views of Profile Content

Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.

This structure is derived from USCoreSimpleObservationProfile

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation 0..* USCoreSimpleObservationProfile assessment observation
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... resource-pertainsToGoal S 0..* Reference(Goal) The resource-pertainsToGoal relates the resource to the goal(s) that pertain to it. Whenever there is a goal associated with a health concern or problem, this extension should be present and populated in activity (event or intent) resources.
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/resource-pertainsToGoal
... Slices for category Content/Rules for all slices
.... category:us-core 1..1 CodeableConcept (USCDI) Classification of type of observation
Required Pattern: At least the following
..... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
...... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: social-history
... code 1..1 CodeableConcept Strength or Preference
Binding: Observation Code Value Set (preferred)
.... coding S 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
.... text S 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... performer 0..* Reference(Patient_eltss | Practitioner_eltss | eLTSS PractitionerRole Profile | eLTSS RelatedPerson Profile | US Core Organization Profile | US Core CareTeam Profile) (USCDI) Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] 0..1 Preference or a Strength
.... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... valueString string

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Observation.codepreferredELTSS_Observation_code
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/eltss/ValueSet/eltss-observation-code
from this IG
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C 0..* USCoreSimpleObservationProfile assessment observation
obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... resource-pertainsToGoal S 0..* Reference(Goal) The resource-pertainsToGoal relates the resource to the goal(s) that pertain to it. Whenever there is a goal associated with a health concern or problem, this extension should be present and populated in activity (event or intent) resources.
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/resource-pertainsToGoal
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... Slices for category S 1..* CodeableConcept (USCDI) Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


.... category:us-core S 1..1 CodeableConcept (USCDI) Classification of type of observation
Binding: US Core Simple Observation Category (required): Note that other codes are permitted, see Required Bindings When Slicing by Value Sets



Required Pattern: At least the following
..... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
...... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: social-history
... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Strength or Preference
Binding: Observation Code Value Set (preferred)
.... coding SΣ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
.... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient_eltss) (USCDI) Who and/or what the observation is about
... effective[x] SΣ 0..1 (USCDI) Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
... performer SΣ 0..* Reference(Patient_eltss | Practitioner_eltss | eLTSS PractitionerRole Profile | eLTSS RelatedPerson Profile | US Core Organization Profile | US Core CareTeam Profile) (USCDI) Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] SΣC 0..1 Preference or a Strength
.... valueString string

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:us-corerequiredPattern: social-history
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-simple-observation-category
Observation.codepreferredELTSS_Observation_code
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/eltss/ValueSet/eltss-observation-code
from this IG

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf 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-4errorObservationIf 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-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
: value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C 0..* USCoreSimpleObservationProfile assessment observation
obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... resource-pertainsToGoal S 0..* Reference(Goal) The resource-pertainsToGoal relates the resource to the goal(s) that pertain to it. Whenever there is a goal associated with a health concern or problem, this extension should be present and populated in activity (event or intent) resources.
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/resource-pertainsToGoal
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) Part of referenced event
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code (USCDI) registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.

... Slices for category S 1..* CodeableConcept (USCDI) Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


.... category:us-core S 1..1 CodeableConcept (USCDI) Classification of type of observation
Binding: US Core Simple Observation Category (required): Note that other codes are permitted, see Required Bindings When Slicing by Value Sets



Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
...... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: social-history
...... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Strength or Preference
Binding: Observation Code Value Set (preferred)
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... coding SΣ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
.... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient_eltss S) (USCDI) Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] SΣ 0..1 (USCDI) Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime S
.... effectivePeriod Period
.... effectiveTiming Timing
.... effectiveInstant instant
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer SΣ 0..* Reference(Patient_eltss | Practitioner_eltss | eLTSS PractitionerRole Profile | eLTSS RelatedPerson Profile | US Core Organization Profile | US Core CareTeam Profile) (USCDI) Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] SΣC 0..1 Preference or a Strength
.... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... valueString string S
... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
... bodySite 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

... method 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.

... specimen 0..1 Reference(Specimen) Specimen used for this observation
... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) (Measurement) Device
... referenceRange C 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity Low Range, if relevant
.... high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity High Range, if relevant
.... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.

.... appliesTo 0..* CodeableConcept Reference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.


.... age 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1 string Text based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ 0..* Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(Observation | US Core DocumentReference Profile | US Core QuestionnaireResponse Profile | ImagingStudy | Media | MolecularSequence) (USCDI) US Core Profiles or other resource the observation is made from
... component Σ 0..* BackboneElement Component results
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

.... value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
..... valueQuantity Quantity
..... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... valueString string
..... valueBoolean boolean
..... valueInteger integer
..... valueRange Range
..... valueRatio Ratio
..... valueSampledData SampledData
..... valueTime time
..... valueDateTime dateTime
..... valuePeriod Period
.... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

.... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


.... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:us-corerequiredPattern: social-history
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-simple-observation-category
Observation.codepreferredELTSS_Observation_code
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/eltss/ValueSet/eltss-observation-code
from this IG
Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySiteexampleSNOMEDCTBodyStructures
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.methodexampleObservationMethods
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf 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-4errorObservationIf 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-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-3errorObservation.referenceRangeMust have at least a low or a high or text
: low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
: value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

Differential View

This structure is derived from USCoreSimpleObservationProfile

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation 0..* USCoreSimpleObservationProfile assessment observation
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... resource-pertainsToGoal S 0..* Reference(Goal) The resource-pertainsToGoal relates the resource to the goal(s) that pertain to it. Whenever there is a goal associated with a health concern or problem, this extension should be present and populated in activity (event or intent) resources.
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/resource-pertainsToGoal
... Slices for category Content/Rules for all slices
.... category:us-core 1..1 CodeableConcept (USCDI) Classification of type of observation
Required Pattern: At least the following
..... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
...... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: social-history
... code 1..1 CodeableConcept Strength or Preference
Binding: Observation Code Value Set (preferred)
.... coding S 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
.... text S 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... performer 0..* Reference(Patient_eltss | Practitioner_eltss | eLTSS PractitionerRole Profile | eLTSS RelatedPerson Profile | US Core Organization Profile | US Core CareTeam Profile) (USCDI) Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] 0..1 Preference or a Strength
.... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... valueString string

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Observation.codepreferredELTSS_Observation_code
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/eltss/ValueSet/eltss-observation-code
from this IG

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C 0..* USCoreSimpleObservationProfile assessment observation
obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... resource-pertainsToGoal S 0..* Reference(Goal) The resource-pertainsToGoal relates the resource to the goal(s) that pertain to it. Whenever there is a goal associated with a health concern or problem, this extension should be present and populated in activity (event or intent) resources.
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/resource-pertainsToGoal
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... Slices for category S 1..* CodeableConcept (USCDI) Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


.... category:us-core S 1..1 CodeableConcept (USCDI) Classification of type of observation
Binding: US Core Simple Observation Category (required): Note that other codes are permitted, see Required Bindings When Slicing by Value Sets



Required Pattern: At least the following
..... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
...... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: social-history
... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Strength or Preference
Binding: Observation Code Value Set (preferred)
.... coding SΣ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
.... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient_eltss) (USCDI) Who and/or what the observation is about
... effective[x] SΣ 0..1 (USCDI) Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
... performer SΣ 0..* Reference(Patient_eltss | Practitioner_eltss | eLTSS PractitionerRole Profile | eLTSS RelatedPerson Profile | US Core Organization Profile | US Core CareTeam Profile) (USCDI) Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] SΣC 0..1 Preference or a Strength
.... valueString string

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:us-corerequiredPattern: social-history
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-simple-observation-category
Observation.codepreferredELTSS_Observation_code
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/eltss/ValueSet/eltss-observation-code
from this IG

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf 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-4errorObservationIf 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-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
: value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C 0..* USCoreSimpleObservationProfile assessment observation
obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... resource-pertainsToGoal S 0..* Reference(Goal) The resource-pertainsToGoal relates the resource to the goal(s) that pertain to it. Whenever there is a goal associated with a health concern or problem, this extension should be present and populated in activity (event or intent) resources.
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/resource-pertainsToGoal
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) Part of referenced event
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code (USCDI) registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.

... Slices for category S 1..* CodeableConcept (USCDI) Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


.... category:us-core S 1..1 CodeableConcept (USCDI) Classification of type of observation
Binding: US Core Simple Observation Category (required): Note that other codes are permitted, see Required Bindings When Slicing by Value Sets



Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
...... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: social-history
...... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Strength or Preference
Binding: Observation Code Value Set (preferred)
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... coding SΣ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
.... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient_eltss S) (USCDI) Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] SΣ 0..1 (USCDI) Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime S
.... effectivePeriod Period
.... effectiveTiming Timing
.... effectiveInstant instant
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer SΣ 0..* Reference(Patient_eltss | Practitioner_eltss | eLTSS PractitionerRole Profile | eLTSS RelatedPerson Profile | US Core Organization Profile | US Core CareTeam Profile) (USCDI) Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] SΣC 0..1 Preference or a Strength
.... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... valueString string S
... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
... bodySite 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

... method 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.

... specimen 0..1 Reference(Specimen) Specimen used for this observation
... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) (Measurement) Device
... referenceRange C 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity Low Range, if relevant
.... high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity High Range, if relevant
.... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.

.... appliesTo 0..* CodeableConcept Reference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.


.... age 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1 string Text based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ 0..* Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(Observation | US Core DocumentReference Profile | US Core QuestionnaireResponse Profile | ImagingStudy | Media | MolecularSequence) (USCDI) US Core Profiles or other resource the observation is made from
... component Σ 0..* BackboneElement Component results
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

.... value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
..... valueQuantity Quantity
..... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... valueString string
..... valueBoolean boolean
..... valueInteger integer
..... valueRange Range
..... valueRatio Ratio
..... valueSampledData SampledData
..... valueTime time
..... valueDateTime dateTime
..... valuePeriod Period
.... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

.... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


.... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:us-corerequiredPattern: social-history
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-simple-observation-category
Observation.codepreferredELTSS_Observation_code
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/eltss/ValueSet/eltss-observation-code
from this IG
Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySiteexampleSNOMEDCTBodyStructures
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.methodexampleObservationMethods
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf 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-4errorObservationIf 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-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-3errorObservation.referenceRangeMust have at least a low or a high or text
: low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
: value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

 

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