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 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/cqf-recommendations/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: CPG Location

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/cpg/StructureDefinition/cpg-location Version: 2.0.0
Active as of 2026-04-29 Computable Name: CPGLocation
Other Identifiers: OID:2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.40.48.42.79

CPG location represents the minimum expectations for communicating location information as part of a CPG case

Usages:

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Formal Views of Profile Content

Description Differentials, Snapshots, and other representations.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Location 0..* Location Details and position information for a physical place
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code active | suspended | inactive
Binding: LocationStatus (required): Indicates whether the location is still in use.
... mode SΣ 1..1 code instance | kind
Binding: LocationMode (required): Indicates whether a resource instance represents a specific location or a class of locations.
Fixed Value: instance
... type SΣ 1..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Binding: ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType (extensible): Indicates the type of function performed at the location.
... managingOrganization SΣ 0..1 Reference(CPG Organization) Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Location.status Base required LocationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.mode Base required LocationMode 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.type Base extensible ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType 📦3.0.0 THO v7.1

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()

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Location 0..* Location Details and position information for a physical place
... status S 1..1 code active | suspended | inactive
... name S 1..1 string Name of the location as used by humans
... mode S 1..1 code instance | kind
Fixed Value: instance
... managingOrganization S 0..1 Reference(CPG Organization) Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Location 0..* Location Details and position information for a physical place
... 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
... 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
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Unique code or number identifying the location to its users
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code active | suspended | inactive
Binding: LocationStatus (required): Indicates whether the location is still in use.
... operationalStatus Σ 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).
... name SΣ 1..1 string Name of the location as used by humans
... alias 0..* string A list of alternate names that the location is known as, or was known as, in the past
... description Σ 0..1 string Additional details about the location that could be displayed as further information to identify the location beyond its name
... mode SΣ 1..1 code instance | kind
Binding: LocationMode (required): Indicates whether a resource instance represents a specific location or a class of locations.
Fixed Value: instance
... type SΣ 1..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Binding: ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType (extensible): Indicates the type of function performed at the location.
... telecom 0..* ContactPoint Contact details of the location
... address 0..1 Address Physical location
... physicalType Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Physical form of the location
Binding: LocationType (example): Physical form of the location.
... position 0..1 BackboneElement The absolute geographic location
.... 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
.... longitude 1..1 decimal Longitude with WGS84 datum
.... latitude 1..1 decimal Latitude with WGS84 datum
.... altitude 0..1 decimal Altitude with WGS84 datum
... managingOrganization SΣ 0..1 Reference(CPG Organization) Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep
... partOf 0..1 Reference(Location) Another Location this one is physically a part of
... hoursOfOperation 0..* BackboneElement What days/times during a week is this location usually open
.... 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
.... daysOfWeek 0..* code mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun
Binding: DaysOfWeek (required): The days of the week.
.... allDay 0..1 boolean The Location is open all day
.... openingTime 0..1 time Time that the Location opens
.... closingTime 0..1 time Time that the Location closes
... availabilityExceptions 0..1 string Description of availability exceptions
... endpoint 0..* Reference(Endpoint) Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for 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.status Base required LocationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.operationalStatus Base preferred hl7VS-bedStatus 📦3.0.0 THO v7.1
Location.mode Base required LocationMode 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.type Base extensible ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType 📦3.0.0 THO v7.1
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()

Summary

Mandatory: 4 elements
Must-Support: 5 elements
Fixed: 1 element

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Location 0..* Location Details and position information for a physical place
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code active | suspended | inactive
Binding: LocationStatus (required): Indicates whether the location is still in use.
... mode SΣ 1..1 code instance | kind
Binding: LocationMode (required): Indicates whether a resource instance represents a specific location or a class of locations.
Fixed Value: instance
... type SΣ 1..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Binding: ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType (extensible): Indicates the type of function performed at the location.
... managingOrganization SΣ 0..1 Reference(CPG Organization) Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Location.status Base required LocationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.mode Base required LocationMode 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.type Base extensible ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType 📦3.0.0 THO v7.1

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

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Location 0..* Location Details and position information for a physical place
... status S 1..1 code active | suspended | inactive
... name S 1..1 string Name of the location as used by humans
... mode S 1..1 code instance | kind
Fixed Value: instance
... managingOrganization S 0..1 Reference(CPG Organization) Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot ViewView

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Location 0..* Location Details and position information for a physical place
... 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
... 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
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Unique code or number identifying the location to its users
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code active | suspended | inactive
Binding: LocationStatus (required): Indicates whether the location is still in use.
... operationalStatus Σ 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).
... name SΣ 1..1 string Name of the location as used by humans
... alias 0..* string A list of alternate names that the location is known as, or was known as, in the past
... description Σ 0..1 string Additional details about the location that could be displayed as further information to identify the location beyond its name
... mode SΣ 1..1 code instance | kind
Binding: LocationMode (required): Indicates whether a resource instance represents a specific location or a class of locations.
Fixed Value: instance
... type SΣ 1..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Binding: ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType (extensible): Indicates the type of function performed at the location.
... telecom 0..* ContactPoint Contact details of the location
... address 0..1 Address Physical location
... physicalType Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Physical form of the location
Binding: LocationType (example): Physical form of the location.
... position 0..1 BackboneElement The absolute geographic location
.... 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
.... longitude 1..1 decimal Longitude with WGS84 datum
.... latitude 1..1 decimal Latitude with WGS84 datum
.... altitude 0..1 decimal Altitude with WGS84 datum
... managingOrganization SΣ 0..1 Reference(CPG Organization) Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep
... partOf 0..1 Reference(Location) Another Location this one is physically a part of
... hoursOfOperation 0..* BackboneElement What days/times during a week is this location usually open
.... 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
.... daysOfWeek 0..* code mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun
Binding: DaysOfWeek (required): The days of the week.
.... allDay 0..1 boolean The Location is open all day
.... openingTime 0..1 time Time that the Location opens
.... closingTime 0..1 time Time that the Location closes
... availabilityExceptions 0..1 string Description of availability exceptions
... endpoint 0..* Reference(Endpoint) Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for 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.status Base required LocationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.operationalStatus Base preferred hl7VS-bedStatus 📦3.0.0 THO v7.1
Location.mode Base required LocationMode 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.type Base extensible ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType 📦3.0.0 THO v7.1
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()

Summary

Mandatory: 4 elements
Must-Support: 5 elements
Fixed: 1 element

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

 

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