SGHI FHIR Profile Implementation Guide
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SGHI FHIR Profile Implementation Guide, published by Kathurima Kimathi. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 0.1.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/savannahghi/sil_fhir_profile_ig/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

## : SGHI Visit Type - XML Representation

Active as of 2026-05-21

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    <ValueSet xmlns="http://hl7.org/fhir">
      <id value="visit-type"/>
      <text>
        <status value="extensions"/>
        <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p class="res-header-id"><b>Generated Narrative: ValueSet visit-type</b></p><a name="visit-type"> </a><a name="hcvisit-type"> </a><ul><li>Include these codes as defined in <a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html"><code>https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem</code></a><span title="Version is not explicitly stated, which means it is fixed to the version provided in this specification"> version &#x1F4E6;0.1.0</span><table class="none"><tr><td style="white-space:nowrap"><b>Code</b></td><td><b>Display</b></td><td><b>Definition</b></td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-AMB">AMB</a></td><td>Ambulatory</td><td>A healthcare encounter where the patient is not admitted to a hospital or equivalent facility and receives care on a non-resident basis.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-IMP">IMP</a></td><td>Inpatient</td><td>A healthcare encounter where the patient is admitted to a hospital or equivalent facility, assigned to a location where patients generally stay at least overnight and provided with room, board, and continuous nursing service.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-EMER">EMER</a></td><td>Emergency</td><td>A healthcare encounter that takes place at a dedicated healthcare service delivery location where the patient receives immediate evaluation and treatment.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-FLD">FLD</a></td><td>Field</td><td>A healthcare encounter that takes place outside of a traditional healthcare facility, such as in a mobile clinic or during a home visit.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-VR">VR</a></td><td>Virtual</td><td>A healthcare encounter that takes place in a virtual environment, such as through telemedicine or a virtual consultation.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-HH">HH</a></td><td>Home Health</td><td>A healthcare encounter that takes place in a patient's home, typically involving healthcare services provided by visiting nurses or other healthcare professionals.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-ACUTE">ACUTE</a></td><td>Acute</td><td>A healthcare encounter that is characterized by a sudden onset and severe symptoms.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-NONAC">NONAC</a></td><td>Inpatient Non-Acute</td><td>A healthcare encounter where the patient is admitted for care that does not require the intensity of an acute setting, such as rehabilitation or long-term care.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-OBSENC">OBSENC</a></td><td>Observation Encounter</td><td>A healthcare encounter where the patient is under observation to determine the need for further treatment or admission.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-PRENC">PRENC</a></td><td>Pre-Admission</td><td>A healthcare encounter that occurs prior to a scheduled admission for tests or evaluations.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-SS">SS</a></td><td>Short Stay</td><td>A healthcare encounter intended to be of short duration, typically less than 24 hours, but requiring more than basic outpatient care.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-CHEMO">CHEMO</a></td><td>Chemotherapy</td><td>A visit specifically for the administration of chemotherapy treatments.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-RADIO">RADIO</a></td><td>Radiotherapy</td><td>A visit specifically for the administration of radiotherapy treatments.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-SURG">SURG</a></td><td>Surgery</td><td>A visit for a surgical procedure, whether minor or major.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-imaging_only">imaging_only</a></td><td>Imaging visit</td><td>A visit exclusively for diagnostic imaging services such as X-rays, MRIs, or CT scans.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-vaccination">vaccination</a></td><td>Vaccination visit</td><td>A visit primarily for the administration of vaccines.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-lab_only">lab_only</a></td><td>Laboratory visit</td><td>A visit exclusively for the collection of specimens or performing laboratory tests.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-pharmacy_only">pharmacy_only</a></td><td>Pharmacy visit</td><td>A visit to a pharmacy for the purpose of picking up or consulting on medications.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-community_outreach">community_outreach</a></td><td>Community outreach visit</td><td>A healthcare encounter that occurs in a community setting as part of an outreach program.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-phone_consultation">phone_consultation</a></td><td>Phone consultation</td><td>A healthcare encounter conducted over the telephone.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-inpatient_review">inpatient_review</a></td><td>Inpatient review</td><td>A visit to a patient currently admitted in an inpatient setting for the purpose of progress review.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-teleconsultation">teleconsultation</a></td><td>Teleconsultation</td><td>A healthcare encounter conducted via video conferencing or other telecommunication technologies.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-trauma">trauma</a></td><td>Trauma visit</td><td>A visit for the evaluation and treatment of physical injuries caused by external force.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-home_visit">home_visit</a></td><td>Home visit</td><td>A visit by a healthcare provider to a patient's place of residence.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-day_case">day_case</a></td><td>Day case / same-day admission</td><td>A visit where the patient is admitted and discharged on the same day for a procedure or treatment.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-procedure_visit">procedure_visit</a></td><td>Outpatient procedure visit</td><td>A visit for a specific outpatient procedure that does not require overnight stay.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-urgent_care">urgent_care</a></td><td>Urgent care visit</td><td>A visit for a medical condition that requires prompt attention but is not a life-threatening emergency.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-chronic_care">chronic_care</a></td><td>Chronic care visit</td><td>A visit for the ongoing management of a chronic disease or condition.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-preventive">preventive</a></td><td>Preventive / wellness visit</td><td>A visit focused on disease prevention and health maintenance, such as annual check-ups.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-inpatient_admission">inpatient_admission</a></td><td>Inpatient admission</td><td>A visit for the purpose of admitting a patient to an inpatient facility.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-outpatient_consultation">outpatient_consultation</a></td><td>Outpatient consultation</td><td>A visit for a consultation with a specialist or general practitioner in an outpatient setting.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-emergency_visit">emergency_visit</a></td><td>Emergency visit</td><td>A visit for immediate medical attention due to an acute illness or injury.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="CodeSystem-visit-type-codesystem.html#visit-type-codesystem-follow_up">follow_up</a></td><td>Follow-up visit</td><td>A visit to review the progress of a patient after a previous encounter or treatment.</td></tr></table></li></ul></div>
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      <version value="0.1.0"/>
      <name value="SGHIVisitType"/>
      <title value="SGHI Visit Type"/>
      <status value="active"/>
      <date value="2026-05-21T09:38:13+00:00"/>
      <publisher value="Kathurima Kimathi"/>
      <contact>
        <name value="Kathurima Kimathi"/>
        <telecom>
          <system value="url"/>
          <value value="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathurima-kimathi/"/>
        </telecom>
        <telecom>
          <system value="email"/>
          <value value="kathurimakimathi415@gmail.com"/>
        </telecom>
      </contact>
      <contact>
        <name value="Oscar John"/>
        <telecom>
          <system value="email"/>
          <value value="oscarjohnotieno@gmail.com"/>
          <use value="work"/>
        </telecom>
      </contact>
      <contact>
        <name value="Kennedy Omondi"/>
        <telecom>
          <system value="email"/>
          <value value="kennankole@gmail.com"/>
          <use value="work"/>
        </telecom>
      </contact>
      <description
                   value="A ValueSet defining the possible visit types in SGHI's systems."/>
      <compose>
        <include>
          <system
                  value="https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem"/>
          <concept>
            <code value="AMB"/>
            <display value="Ambulatory"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="IMP"/>
            <display value="Inpatient"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="EMER"/>
            <display value="Emergency"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="FLD"/>
            <display value="Field"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="VR"/>
            <display value="Virtual"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="HH"/>
            <display value="Home Health"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="ACUTE"/>
            <display value="Acute"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="NONAC"/>
            <display value="Inpatient Non-Acute"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="OBSENC"/>
            <display value="Observation Encounter"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="PRENC"/>
            <display value="Pre-Admission"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="SS"/>
            <display value="Short Stay"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="CHEMO"/>
            <display value="Chemotherapy"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="RADIO"/>
            <display value="Radiotherapy"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="SURG"/>
            <display value="Surgery"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="imaging_only"/>
            <display value="Imaging visit"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="vaccination"/>
            <display value="Vaccination visit"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="lab_only"/>
            <display value="Laboratory visit"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="pharmacy_only"/>
            <display value="Pharmacy visit"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="community_outreach"/>
            <display value="Community outreach visit"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="phone_consultation"/>
            <display value="Phone consultation"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="inpatient_review"/>
            <display value="Inpatient review"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="teleconsultation"/>
            <display value="Teleconsultation"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="trauma"/>
            <display value="Trauma visit"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="home_visit"/>
            <display value="Home visit"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="day_case"/>
            <display value="Day case / same-day admission"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="procedure_visit"/>
            <display value="Outpatient procedure visit"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="urgent_care"/>
            <display value="Urgent care visit"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="chronic_care"/>
            <display value="Chronic care visit"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="preventive"/>
            <display value="Preventive / wellness visit"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="inpatient_admission"/>
            <display value="Inpatient admission"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="outpatient_consultation"/>
            <display value="Outpatient consultation"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="emergency_visit"/>
            <display value="Emergency visit"/>
          </concept>
          <concept>
            <code value="follow_up"/>
            <display value="Follow-up visit"/>
          </concept>
        </include>
      </compose>
    </ValueSet>