Nigeria Immunization FHIR IG
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Nigeria Immunization FHIR IG, published by intellisoftkenya.com. 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/IntelliSOFT-Consulting/Nigeria-Immunization-FHIR-IG/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: Encounter Profile - NEIR

Official URL: http://nhin.example.ng/StructureDefinition/NEIREncounter Version: 0.1.0
Active as of 2025-08-11 Computable Name: NEIREncounter

Profiles the Encounter resource to capture immunization-related visits in NEIR, including outreach sessions, facility visits, and mobile unit interactions linked to service delivery.

Usages:

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

Formal Views of Profile Content

Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Encounter 0..* Encounter An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
... 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 Status of the immunization encounter
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
... type SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Specific type of encounter
Binding: NEIR ValueSet for Session Types (required)
.... coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
..... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
..... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient) The patient or group present at the encounter
... participant SΣ 1..* BackboneElement List of participants involved in the encounter
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... individual Σ 0..1 Reference(Practitioner) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
... location S 1..1 BackboneElement List of locations where the patient has been
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... location 1..1 Reference(Location) Location the encounter takes place
... serviceProvider S 1..1 Reference(Organization) The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Encounter.statusrequiredEncounterStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.classrequiredEncounterClassVS
http://nhin.example.ng/ValueSet/immunization-encounter-class-vs
From this IG
Encounter.typerequiredNEIRSessionTypeVS(a valid code from NEIR CodeSystem for Session Type)
http://nhin.example.ng/ValueSet/NEIRSessionTypeVS
From this IG

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorEncounterIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorEncounterIf 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-4errorEncounterIf 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-5errorEncounterIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceEncounterA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from Encounter

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Encounter Encounter
... status 1..1 code Status of the immunization encounter
... class 1..1 Coding Type of encounter (e.g., ambulatory, home visit)
Binding: NEIR ValueSet for Immunization Encounter (required)
... type S 1..1 CodeableConcept Specific type of encounter
Binding: NEIR ValueSet for Session Types (required)
.... coding
..... system S 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
..... code S 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display S 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
... participant S 1..* BackboneElement List of participants involved in the encounter
.... individual 0..1 Reference(Practitioner) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
... location S 1..1 BackboneElement List of locations where the patient has been
... serviceProvider S 1..1 Reference(Organization) The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Encounter.classrequiredEncounterClassVS
http://nhin.example.ng/ValueSet/immunization-encounter-class-vs
From this IG
Encounter.typerequiredNEIRSessionTypeVS(a valid code from NEIR CodeSystem for Session Type)
http://nhin.example.ng/ValueSet/NEIRSessionTypeVS
From this IG
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Encounter 0..* Encounter An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
... 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 Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code Status of the immunization encounter
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
... statusHistory 0..* BackboneElement List of past encounter statuses
.... 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
.... status 1..1 code planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
.... period 1..1 Period The time that the episode was in the specified status
... class Σ 1..1 Coding Type of encounter (e.g., ambulatory, home visit)
Binding: NEIR ValueSet for Immunization Encounter (required)
... classHistory 0..* BackboneElement List of past encounter classes
.... 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
.... class 1..1 Coding inpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency +
Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
.... period 1..1 Period The time that the episode was in the specified class
... type SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Specific type of encounter
Binding: NEIR ValueSet for Session Types (required)
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
..... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
..... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text Σ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... serviceType Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Specific type of service
Binding: ServiceType (example): Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided.
... priority 0..1 CodeableConcept Indicates the urgency of the encounter
Binding: ActPriority (example): Indicates the urgency of the encounter.
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient) The patient or group present at the encounter
... episodeOfCare Σ 0..* Reference(EpisodeOfCare) Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
... basedOn 0..* Reference(ServiceRequest) The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter
... participant SΣ 1..* BackboneElement List of participants involved in the encounter
.... 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
.... type Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.
.... period 0..1 Period Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
.... individual Σ 0..1 Reference(Practitioner) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
... appointment Σ 0..* Reference(Appointment) The appointment that scheduled this encounter
... period 0..1 Period The start and end time of the encounter
... length 0..1 Duration Quantity of time the encounter lasted (less time absent)
... reasonCode Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Coded reason the encounter takes place
Binding: EncounterReasonCodes (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place.
... reasonReference Σ 0..* Reference(Condition | Procedure | Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation) Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
... diagnosis Σ 0..* BackboneElement The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter
.... 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
.... condition Σ 1..1 Reference(Condition | Procedure) The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
.... use 0..1 CodeableConcept Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
Binding: DiagnosisRole (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents.
.... rank 0..1 positiveInt Ranking of the diagnosis (for each role type)
... account 0..* Reference(Account) The set of accounts that may be used for billing for this Encounter
... hospitalization 0..1 BackboneElement Details about the admission to a healthcare service
.... 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
.... preAdmissionIdentifier 0..1 Identifier Pre-admission identifier
.... origin 0..1 Reference(Location | Organization) The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
.... admitSource 0..1 CodeableConcept From where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer)
Binding: AdmitSource (preferred): From where the patient was admitted.
.... reAdmission 0..1 CodeableConcept The type of hospital re-admission that has occurred (if any). If the value is absent, then this is not identified as a readmission
Binding: hl7VS-re-admissionIndicator (example): The reason for re-admission of this hospitalization encounter.
.... dietPreference 0..* CodeableConcept Diet preferences reported by the patient
Binding: Diet (example): Medical, cultural or ethical food preferences to help with catering requirements.
.... specialCourtesy 0..* CodeableConcept Special courtesies (VIP, board member)
Binding: SpecialCourtesy (preferred): Special courtesies.
.... specialArrangement 0..* CodeableConcept Wheelchair, translator, stretcher, etc.
Binding: SpecialArrangements (preferred): Special arrangements.
.... destination 0..1 Reference(Location | Organization) Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
.... dischargeDisposition 0..1 CodeableConcept Category or kind of location after discharge
Binding: DischargeDisposition (example): Discharge Disposition.
... location S 1..1 BackboneElement List of locations where the patient has been
.... 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
.... location 1..1 Reference(Location) Location the encounter takes place
.... status 0..1 code planned | active | reserved | completed
Binding: EncounterLocationStatus (required): The status of the location.
.... physicalType 0..1 CodeableConcept The physical type of the location (usually the level in the location hierachy - bed room ward etc.)
Binding: LocationType (example): Physical form of the location.
.... period 0..1 Period Time period during which the patient was present at the location
... serviceProvider S 1..1 Reference(Organization) The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
... partOf 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Another Encounter this encounter is part of

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Encounter.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
From the FHIR Standard
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Encounter.statusrequiredEncounterStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.statusHistory.statusrequiredEncounterStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.classrequiredEncounterClassVS
http://nhin.example.ng/ValueSet/immunization-encounter-class-vs
From this IG
Encounter.classHistory.classextensibleActEncounterCode
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode
Encounter.typerequiredNEIRSessionTypeVS(a valid code from NEIR CodeSystem for Session Type)
http://nhin.example.ng/ValueSet/NEIRSessionTypeVS
From this IG
Encounter.serviceTypeexampleServiceType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/service-type
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.priorityexampleActPriority
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActPriority
Encounter.participant.typeextensibleParticipantType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-participant-type
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.reasonCodepreferredEncounterReasonCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-reason
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.diagnosis.usepreferredDiagnosisRole
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/diagnosis-role
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSourcepreferredAdmitSource
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-admit-source
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.reAdmissionexampleHl7VSReAdmissionIndicator
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0092
Encounter.hospitalization.dietPreferenceexampleDiet
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-diet
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.specialCourtesypreferredSpecialCourtesy
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-special-courtesy
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.specialArrangementpreferredSpecialArrangements
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-special-arrangements
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDispositionexampleDischargeDisposition
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-discharge-disposition
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.location.statusrequiredEncounterLocationStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-location-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.location.physicalTypeexampleLocationType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-physical-type
From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorEncounterIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorEncounterIf 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-4errorEncounterIf 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-5errorEncounterIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceEncounterA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from Encounter

Summary

Mandatory: 5 elements(2 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 8 elements

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Encounter 0..* Encounter An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
... 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 Status of the immunization encounter
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
... type SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Specific type of encounter
Binding: NEIR ValueSet for Session Types (required)
.... coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
..... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
..... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient) The patient or group present at the encounter
... participant SΣ 1..* BackboneElement List of participants involved in the encounter
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... individual Σ 0..1 Reference(Practitioner) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
... location S 1..1 BackboneElement List of locations where the patient has been
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... location 1..1 Reference(Location) Location the encounter takes place
... serviceProvider S 1..1 Reference(Organization) The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Encounter.statusrequiredEncounterStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.classrequiredEncounterClassVS
http://nhin.example.ng/ValueSet/immunization-encounter-class-vs
From this IG
Encounter.typerequiredNEIRSessionTypeVS(a valid code from NEIR CodeSystem for Session Type)
http://nhin.example.ng/ValueSet/NEIRSessionTypeVS
From this IG

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorEncounterIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorEncounterIf 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-4errorEncounterIf 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-5errorEncounterIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceEncounterA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

Differential View

This structure is derived from Encounter

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Encounter Encounter
... status 1..1 code Status of the immunization encounter
... class 1..1 Coding Type of encounter (e.g., ambulatory, home visit)
Binding: NEIR ValueSet for Immunization Encounter (required)
... type S 1..1 CodeableConcept Specific type of encounter
Binding: NEIR ValueSet for Session Types (required)
.... coding
..... system S 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
..... code S 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display S 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
... participant S 1..* BackboneElement List of participants involved in the encounter
.... individual 0..1 Reference(Practitioner) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
... location S 1..1 BackboneElement List of locations where the patient has been
... serviceProvider S 1..1 Reference(Organization) The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Encounter.classrequiredEncounterClassVS
http://nhin.example.ng/ValueSet/immunization-encounter-class-vs
From this IG
Encounter.typerequiredNEIRSessionTypeVS(a valid code from NEIR CodeSystem for Session Type)
http://nhin.example.ng/ValueSet/NEIRSessionTypeVS
From this IG

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Encounter 0..* Encounter An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
... 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 Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code Status of the immunization encounter
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
... statusHistory 0..* BackboneElement List of past encounter statuses
.... 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
.... status 1..1 code planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
.... period 1..1 Period The time that the episode was in the specified status
... class Σ 1..1 Coding Type of encounter (e.g., ambulatory, home visit)
Binding: NEIR ValueSet for Immunization Encounter (required)
... classHistory 0..* BackboneElement List of past encounter classes
.... 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
.... class 1..1 Coding inpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency +
Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
.... period 1..1 Period The time that the episode was in the specified class
... type SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Specific type of encounter
Binding: NEIR ValueSet for Session Types (required)
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
..... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
..... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text Σ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... serviceType Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Specific type of service
Binding: ServiceType (example): Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided.
... priority 0..1 CodeableConcept Indicates the urgency of the encounter
Binding: ActPriority (example): Indicates the urgency of the encounter.
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient) The patient or group present at the encounter
... episodeOfCare Σ 0..* Reference(EpisodeOfCare) Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
... basedOn 0..* Reference(ServiceRequest) The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter
... participant SΣ 1..* BackboneElement List of participants involved in the encounter
.... 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
.... type Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.
.... period 0..1 Period Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
.... individual Σ 0..1 Reference(Practitioner) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
... appointment Σ 0..* Reference(Appointment) The appointment that scheduled this encounter
... period 0..1 Period The start and end time of the encounter
... length 0..1 Duration Quantity of time the encounter lasted (less time absent)
... reasonCode Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Coded reason the encounter takes place
Binding: EncounterReasonCodes (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place.
... reasonReference Σ 0..* Reference(Condition | Procedure | Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation) Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
... diagnosis Σ 0..* BackboneElement The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter
.... 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
.... condition Σ 1..1 Reference(Condition | Procedure) The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
.... use 0..1 CodeableConcept Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
Binding: DiagnosisRole (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents.
.... rank 0..1 positiveInt Ranking of the diagnosis (for each role type)
... account 0..* Reference(Account) The set of accounts that may be used for billing for this Encounter
... hospitalization 0..1 BackboneElement Details about the admission to a healthcare service
.... 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
.... preAdmissionIdentifier 0..1 Identifier Pre-admission identifier
.... origin 0..1 Reference(Location | Organization) The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
.... admitSource 0..1 CodeableConcept From where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer)
Binding: AdmitSource (preferred): From where the patient was admitted.
.... reAdmission 0..1 CodeableConcept The type of hospital re-admission that has occurred (if any). If the value is absent, then this is not identified as a readmission
Binding: hl7VS-re-admissionIndicator (example): The reason for re-admission of this hospitalization encounter.
.... dietPreference 0..* CodeableConcept Diet preferences reported by the patient
Binding: Diet (example): Medical, cultural or ethical food preferences to help with catering requirements.
.... specialCourtesy 0..* CodeableConcept Special courtesies (VIP, board member)
Binding: SpecialCourtesy (preferred): Special courtesies.
.... specialArrangement 0..* CodeableConcept Wheelchair, translator, stretcher, etc.
Binding: SpecialArrangements (preferred): Special arrangements.
.... destination 0..1 Reference(Location | Organization) Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
.... dischargeDisposition 0..1 CodeableConcept Category or kind of location after discharge
Binding: DischargeDisposition (example): Discharge Disposition.
... location S 1..1 BackboneElement List of locations where the patient has been
.... 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
.... location 1..1 Reference(Location) Location the encounter takes place
.... status 0..1 code planned | active | reserved | completed
Binding: EncounterLocationStatus (required): The status of the location.
.... physicalType 0..1 CodeableConcept The physical type of the location (usually the level in the location hierachy - bed room ward etc.)
Binding: LocationType (example): Physical form of the location.
.... period 0..1 Period Time period during which the patient was present at the location
... serviceProvider S 1..1 Reference(Organization) The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
... partOf 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Another Encounter this encounter is part of

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Encounter.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
From the FHIR Standard
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Encounter.statusrequiredEncounterStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.statusHistory.statusrequiredEncounterStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.classrequiredEncounterClassVS
http://nhin.example.ng/ValueSet/immunization-encounter-class-vs
From this IG
Encounter.classHistory.classextensibleActEncounterCode
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode
Encounter.typerequiredNEIRSessionTypeVS(a valid code from NEIR CodeSystem for Session Type)
http://nhin.example.ng/ValueSet/NEIRSessionTypeVS
From this IG
Encounter.serviceTypeexampleServiceType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/service-type
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.priorityexampleActPriority
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActPriority
Encounter.participant.typeextensibleParticipantType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-participant-type
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.reasonCodepreferredEncounterReasonCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-reason
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.diagnosis.usepreferredDiagnosisRole
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/diagnosis-role
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSourcepreferredAdmitSource
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-admit-source
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.reAdmissionexampleHl7VSReAdmissionIndicator
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0092
Encounter.hospitalization.dietPreferenceexampleDiet
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-diet
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.specialCourtesypreferredSpecialCourtesy
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-special-courtesy
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.specialArrangementpreferredSpecialArrangements
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-special-arrangements
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDispositionexampleDischargeDisposition
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-discharge-disposition
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.location.statusrequiredEncounterLocationStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-location-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.location.physicalTypeexampleLocationType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-physical-type
From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorEncounterIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorEncounterIf 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-4errorEncounterIf 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-5errorEncounterIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceEncounterA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from Encounter

Summary

Mandatory: 5 elements(2 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 8 elements

 

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