Estonian Base Implementation Guide
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Estonian Base Implementation Guide, published by HL7 Estonia. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 1.1.1 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/HL7EE/ig-ee-base/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: EEBaseEpisodeOfCare - Detailed Descriptions

Draft as of 2025-01-13

Definitions for the ee-episode-of-care resource profile.

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

0. EpisodeOfCare
Definition

An association between a patient and an organization / healthcare provider(s) during which time encounters may occur. The managing organization assumes a level of responsibility for the patient during this time.

ShortAn association of a Patient with an Organization and Healthcare Provider(s) for a period of time that the Organization assumes some level of responsibility
Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate NamesCase Program Problem
Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
dom-3: 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().ofType(canonical) | %resource.descendants().ofType(uri) | %resource.descendants().ofType(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty())
dom-4: 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: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
2. EpisodeOfCare.implicitRules
Definition

A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
Comments

Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of its narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

Control0..1
Typeuri
Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies its meaning or interpretation
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
4. EpisodeOfCare.contained
Definition

These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, nor can they have their own independent transaction scope. This is allowed to be a Parameters resource if and only if it is referenced by a resource that provides context/meaning.

ShortContained, inline Resources
Comments

This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags in their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.

Control0..*
This element is affected by the following invariants: dom-2, dom-4, dom-3, dom-5
TypeResource
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
6. EpisodeOfCare.modifierExtension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
8. EpisodeOfCare.identifier
Definition

The EpisodeOfCare may be known by different identifiers for different contexts of use, such as when an external agency is tracking the Episode for funding purposes.

ShortBusiness Identifier(s) relevant for this EpisodeOfCare
NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control0..*
TypeIdentifier
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
10. EpisodeOfCare.status
Definition

planned | waitlist | active | onhold | finished | cancelled.

Shortplanned | waitlist | active | onhold | finished | cancelled | entered-in-error
Comments

This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the episode as not currently valid.

Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from EpisodeOfCareStatushttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/episode-of-care-status|5.0.0
(required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/episode-of-care-status|5.0.0)

The status of the episode of care.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This element is labelled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains status entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as valid
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
12. EpisodeOfCare.type
Definition

A classification of the type of episode of care; e.g. specialist referral, disease management, type of funded care.

ShortType/class - e.g. specialist referral, disease management
Comments

The type can be very important in processing as this could be used in determining if the EpisodeOfCare is relevant to specific government reporting, or other types of classifications.

Control0..*
BindingFor example codes, see EpisodeOfCareTypehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/episodeofcare-type
(example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/episodeofcare-type)

The type of the episode of care.

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
14. EpisodeOfCare.patient
Definition

The patient who is the focus of this episode of care.

ShortThe patient who is the focus of this episode of care
Control1..1
TypeReference(EEBase Patient, Patient)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
16. EpisodeOfCare.managingOrganization
Definition

The organization that has assumed the specific responsibilities for care coordination, care delivery, or other services for the specified duration.

ShortOrganization that assumes responsibility for care coordination
Comments

If multiple organizations are involved in care delivery, the care teams from those organizations would be represented in EpisodeOfCare.team, while the primary organization managing the care would be listed in EpisodeOfCare.managingOrganization. Other organizations may have their own EpisodeOfCare for tracking their activities.

Control0..1
TypeReference(EEBase Organization, Organization)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
18. EpisodeOfCare.period
Definition

The interval during which the managing organization assumes the defined responsibility.

ShortInterval during responsibility is assumed
Control0..1
TypePeriod
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
20. EpisodeOfCare.careManager
Definition

The practitioner that is the care manager/care coordinator for this patient.

ShortCare manager/care coordinator for the patient
Control0..1
TypeReference(EEBase Practitioner, EEBase PractitionerRole, Practitioner, PractitionerRole)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))