Vital Records Common Library (VRCL) FHIR Implementation Guide
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Vital Records Common Library (VRCL) FHIR Implementation Guide, published by HL7 International / Public Health. 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/vr-common-library/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: Observation - Education Level Vital Records

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Observation-education-level-vr Version: 2.0.0
Active as of 2026-06-01 Computable Name: ObservationEducationLevelVitalRecords

The highest degree or level of schooling completed by the decedent or parent. This profile is designed to supplant similar profile in VRDR

IJE Mapping

Natality
Use Case # Description IJE Name Field Type Value Set/Comments
Natality 32 Mother's Education MEDUC value,
code=57712-2 (Highest level of education Mother)		 codeable ValueSetEducationLevelVitalRecords
Natality 33 Mother's Education--Edit Flag MEDUC_BYPASS value.extension[bypassEditFlag].value,
code=57712-2 (Highest level of education Mother)		 codeable ValueSetEditBypass01234VitalRecords,
See Handling of edit flags
Natality 78 Father's Education FEDUC value,
code=87300-0 (Highest level of education Father)		 codeable ValueSetEducationLevelVitalRecords
Natality 79 Father's Education--Edit Flag FEDUC_BYPASS value.extension[bypassEditFlag].value,
code=87300-0 (Highest level of education Father)		 codeable ValueSetEditBypass01234VitalRecords,
See Handling of edit flags

Fetal Death
Use Case # Description IJE Name Field Type Value Set/Comments
Fetal Death 32 Mother's Education MEDUC value,
code=57712-2 (Highest level of education Mother)		 codeable ValueSetEducationLevelVitalRecords
Fetal Death 33 Mother's Education--Edit Flag MEDUC_BYPASS value.extension[bypassEditFlag].value,
code=57712-2 (Highest level of education Mother)		 codeable ValueSetEditBypass01234VitalRecords,
See Handling of edit flags
Fetal Death 283 Father's Education FEDUC value,
code=87300-0 (Highest level of education Father)		 codeable ValueSetEducationLevelVitalRecords
Fetal Death 284 Father's Education--Edit Flag FEDUC_BYPASS value.extension[bypassEditFlag].value,
code=87300-0 (Highest level of education Father)		 codeable ValueSetEditBypass01234VitalRecords,
See Handling of edit flags

Form Mapping

Form Mapping
Item # Form Field FHIR Profile Field Reference
20 Mother’s Education value Certificate of Live Birth
23 Father’s Education value Certificate of Live Birth
8 What is the highest level of schooling that you will have completed at the time of delivery? value Mothers Worksheet for Child’s Birth Certificate
22 What is the highest level of schooling that the father will have completed at the time of delivery? value Mothers Worksheet for Child’s Birth Certificate
19 Mother’s Education value Report of Fetal Death
8 What is the highest level of schooling that you have completed at the time of delivery? value Patient’s Worksheet for the Report of Fetal Death

Usages:

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Formal Views of Profile Content

Description Differentials, Snapshots, and other representations.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Patient - Vital Records) This is the subject of the report, not the parent
... focus Σ 0..1 Reference(Patient - Mother Vital Records | Related Person - Parent Vital Records) The RelatedPerson or Patient record for the parent
... value[x] ΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept The collection of education levels used for vital records reporting.
Binding: Value Set - Education Level Vital Records (required): Vital Records Education Level (NCHS)
.... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
..... extension:bypassEditFlag 0..1 (Complex) BypassEditFlag Vital Records
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag
...... extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag"
...... value[x] 1..1 CodeableConcept Value of extension
Binding: Value Set - Edit Bypass 01234 Vital Records (required)

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base required Value Set - Education Level Person Vital Records 📦2.0.0 This IG
Observation.value[x] Base required Value Set - Education Level Vital Records 📦2.0.0 This IG
Observation.value[x].​extension:bypassEditFlag.​value[x] Base required Value Set - Edit Bypass 01234 Vital Records 📦2.0.0 This IG

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation 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 Observation 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 Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation 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()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation If 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 & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
... code 1..1 CodeableConcept Persons for whom education level can be reported.
Binding: Value Set - Education Level Person Vital Records (required): EducationLevelPerson
... subject 1..1 Reference(Patient - Vital Records) This is the subject of the report, not the parent
... focus 0..1 Reference(Patient - Mother Vital Records | Related Person - Parent Vital Records) The RelatedPerson or Patient record for the parent
.... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
..... extension:bypassEditFlag 0..1 (Complex) BypassEditFlag Vital Records
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag
...... value[x] 1..1 CodeableConcept Value of extension
Binding: Value Set - Edit Bypass 01234 Vital Records (required)

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Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.code Base required Value Set - Education Level Person Vital Records 📦2.0.0 This IG
Observation.value[x] Base required Value Set - Education Level Vital Records 📦2.0.0 This IG
Observation.value[x].​extension:bypassEditFlag.​value[x] Base required Value Set - Edit Bypass 01234 Vital Records 📦2.0.0 This IG
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
... 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
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 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 ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
... category 0..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Persons for whom education level can be reported.
Binding: Value Set - Education Level Person Vital Records (required): EducationLevelPerson
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Patient - Vital Records) This is the subject of the report, not the parent
... focus Σ 0..1 Reference(Patient - Mother Vital Records | Related Person - Parent Vital Records) The RelatedPerson or Patient record for the parent
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] Σ 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
.... effectiveTiming Timing
.... effectiveInstant instant
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ 0..* Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] ΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept The collection of education levels used for vital records reporting.
Binding: Value Set - Education Level Vital Records (required): Vital Records Education Level (NCHS)
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... extension:bypassEditFlag 0..1 (Complex) BypassEditFlag Vital Records
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag"
...... value[x] 1..1 CodeableConcept Value of extension
Binding: Value Set - Edit Bypass 01234 Vital Records (required)
.... coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
.... text Σ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... 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
Constraints: obs-3
.... 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(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
.... high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) 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(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) Related measurements 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

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base required Value Set - Education Level Person Vital Records 📦2.0.0 This IG
Observation.value[x] Base required Value Set - Education Level Vital Records 📦2.0.0 This IG
Observation.value[x].​extension:bypassEditFlag.​value[x] Base required Value Set - Edit Bypass 01234 Vital Records 📦2.0.0 This IG
Observation.dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.bodySite Base example SNOMED CT Body Structures 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.method Base example Observation Methods 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​type Base preferred Observation Reference Range Meaning Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​appliesTo Base example Observation Reference Range Applies To Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation 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 Observation 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 Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation 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()
obs-3 error Observation.referenceRange Must have at least a low or a high or text low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation If 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()

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Patient - Vital Records) This is the subject of the report, not the parent
... focus Σ 0..1 Reference(Patient - Mother Vital Records | Related Person - Parent Vital Records) The RelatedPerson or Patient record for the parent
... value[x] ΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept The collection of education levels used for vital records reporting.
Binding: Value Set - Education Level Vital Records (required): Vital Records Education Level (NCHS)
.... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
..... extension:bypassEditFlag 0..1 (Complex) BypassEditFlag Vital Records
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag
...... extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag"
...... value[x] 1..1 CodeableConcept Value of extension
Binding: Value Set - Edit Bypass 01234 Vital Records (required)

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base required Value Set - Education Level Person Vital Records 📦2.0.0 This IG
Observation.value[x] Base required Value Set - Education Level Vital Records 📦2.0.0 This IG
Observation.value[x].​extension:bypassEditFlag.​value[x] Base required Value Set - Edit Bypass 01234 Vital Records 📦2.0.0 This IG

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation 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 Observation 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 Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation 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()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation If 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

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
... code 1..1 CodeableConcept Persons for whom education level can be reported.
Binding: Value Set - Education Level Person Vital Records (required): EducationLevelPerson
... subject 1..1 Reference(Patient - Vital Records) This is the subject of the report, not the parent
... focus 0..1 Reference(Patient - Mother Vital Records | Related Person - Parent Vital Records) The RelatedPerson or Patient record for the parent
.... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
..... extension:bypassEditFlag 0..1 (Complex) BypassEditFlag Vital Records
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag
...... value[x] 1..1 CodeableConcept Value of extension
Binding: Value Set - Edit Bypass 01234 Vital Records (required)

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Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.code Base required Value Set - Education Level Person Vital Records 📦2.0.0 This IG
Observation.value[x] Base required Value Set - Education Level Vital Records 📦2.0.0 This IG
Observation.value[x].​extension:bypassEditFlag.​value[x] Base required Value Set - Edit Bypass 01234 Vital Records 📦2.0.0 This IG

Snapshot ViewView

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
... 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
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 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 ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
... category 0..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Persons for whom education level can be reported.
Binding: Value Set - Education Level Person Vital Records (required): EducationLevelPerson
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Patient - Vital Records) This is the subject of the report, not the parent
... focus Σ 0..1 Reference(Patient - Mother Vital Records | Related Person - Parent Vital Records) The RelatedPerson or Patient record for the parent
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] Σ 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
.... effectiveTiming Timing
.... effectiveInstant instant
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ 0..* Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] ΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept The collection of education levels used for vital records reporting.
Binding: Value Set - Education Level Vital Records (required): Vital Records Education Level (NCHS)
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... extension:bypassEditFlag 0..1 (Complex) BypassEditFlag Vital Records
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag"
...... value[x] 1..1 CodeableConcept Value of extension
Binding: Value Set - Edit Bypass 01234 Vital Records (required)
.... coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
.... text Σ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... 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
Constraints: obs-3
.... 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(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
.... high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) 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(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) Related measurements 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

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base required Value Set - Education Level Person Vital Records 📦2.0.0 This IG
Observation.value[x] Base required Value Set - Education Level Vital Records 📦2.0.0 This IG
Observation.value[x].​extension:bypassEditFlag.​value[x] Base required Value Set - Edit Bypass 01234 Vital Records 📦2.0.0 This IG
Observation.dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.bodySite Base example SNOMED CT Body Structures 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.method Base example Observation Methods 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​type Base preferred Observation Reference Range Meaning Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​appliesTo Base example Observation Reference Range Applies To Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation 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 Observation 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 Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation 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()
obs-3 error Observation.referenceRange Must have at least a low or a high or text low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation If 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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