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 - JSON Representation

Active as of 2026-05-21

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    {
      "resourceType" : "ValueSet",
      "id" : "visit-type",
      "text" : {
        "status" : "extensions",
        "div" : "<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>"
      },
      "url" : "https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/visit-type",
      "version" : "0.1.0",
      "name" : "SGHIVisitType",
      "title" : "SGHI Visit Type",
      "status" : "active",
      "date" : "2026-05-21T09:38:13+00:00",
      "publisher" : "Kathurima Kimathi",
      "contact" : [
        {
          "name" : "Kathurima Kimathi",
          "telecom" : [
            {
              "system" : "url",
              "value" : "https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathurima-kimathi/"
            },
            {
              "system" : "email",
              "value" : "kathurimakimathi415@gmail.com"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "name" : "Oscar John",
          "telecom" : [
            {
              "system" : "email",
              "value" : "oscarjohnotieno@gmail.com",
              "use" : "work"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "name" : "Kennedy Omondi",
          "telecom" : [
            {
              "system" : "email",
              "value" : "kennankole@gmail.com",
              "use" : "work"
            }
          ]
        }
      ],
      "description" : "A ValueSet defining the possible visit types in SGHI's systems.",
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        "include" : [
          {
            "system" : "https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem",
            "concept" : [
              {
                "code" : "AMB",
                "display" : "Ambulatory"
              },
              {
                "code" : "IMP",
                "display" : "Inpatient"
              },
              {
                "code" : "EMER",
                "display" : "Emergency"
              },
              {
                "code" : "FLD",
                "display" : "Field"
              },
              {
                "code" : "VR",
                "display" : "Virtual"
              },
              {
                "code" : "HH",
                "display" : "Home Health"
              },
              {
                "code" : "ACUTE",
                "display" : "Acute"
              },
              {
                "code" : "NONAC",
                "display" : "Inpatient Non-Acute"
              },
              {
                "code" : "OBSENC",
                "display" : "Observation Encounter"
              },
              {
                "code" : "PRENC",
                "display" : "Pre-Admission"
              },
              {
                "code" : "SS",
                "display" : "Short Stay"
              },
              {
                "code" : "CHEMO",
                "display" : "Chemotherapy"
              },
              {
                "code" : "RADIO",
                "display" : "Radiotherapy"
              },
              {
                "code" : "SURG",
                "display" : "Surgery"
              },
              {
                "code" : "imaging_only",
                "display" : "Imaging visit"
              },
              {
                "code" : "vaccination",
                "display" : "Vaccination visit"
              },
              {
                "code" : "lab_only",
                "display" : "Laboratory visit"
              },
              {
                "code" : "pharmacy_only",
                "display" : "Pharmacy visit"
              },
              {
                "code" : "community_outreach",
                "display" : "Community outreach visit"
              },
              {
                "code" : "phone_consultation",
                "display" : "Phone consultation"
              },
              {
                "code" : "inpatient_review",
                "display" : "Inpatient review"
              },
              {
                "code" : "teleconsultation",
                "display" : "Teleconsultation"
              },
              {
                "code" : "trauma",
                "display" : "Trauma visit"
              },
              {
                "code" : "home_visit",
                "display" : "Home visit"
              },
              {
                "code" : "day_case",
                "display" : "Day case / same-day admission"
              },
              {
                "code" : "procedure_visit",
                "display" : "Outpatient procedure visit"
              },
              {
                "code" : "urgent_care",
                "display" : "Urgent care visit"
              },
              {
                "code" : "chronic_care",
                "display" : "Chronic care visit"
              },
              {
                "code" : "preventive",
                "display" : "Preventive / wellness visit"
              },
              {
                "code" : "inpatient_admission",
                "display" : "Inpatient admission"
              },
              {
                "code" : "outpatient_consultation",
                "display" : "Outpatient consultation"
              },
              {
                "code" : "emergency_visit",
                "display" : "Emergency visit"
              },
              {
                "code" : "follow_up",
                "display" : "Follow-up visit"
              }
            ]
          }
        ]
      }
    }