Medication Scheme Implementation Guide
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Medication Scheme Implementation Guide, published by TEHIK. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 1.0.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/TEHIK-EE/ig-ee-medication-scheme/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: EETISPharmacyLocation - Detailed Descriptions

Draft as of 2023-09-28

Definitions for the ee-tis-pharmacy-location resource profile.

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

0. Location
2. Location.contained
Control0..0
4. Location.identifier
Definition

APTEEGI TEGEVUSKOHA KOOD.

NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
6. Location.operationalStatus
Control0..0
8. Location.name
Definition

APTEEGI TEGEVUSKOHA NIMI.

10. Location.type
Control0..0
12. Location.position
Control0..0
14. Location.managingOrganization
Definition

APTEEGI ÄRIREGISTRI KOOD.

16. Location.partOf
Control0..0
18. Location.characteristic
Control0..0
20. Location.hoursOfOperation
Control0..0
22. Location.virtualService
Control0..0
24. Location.endpoint
Control0..0

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

0. Location
Definition

Details and position information for a place where services are provided and resources and participants may be stored, found, contained, or accommodated.

ShortDetails and position information for a place
Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
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. Location.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. Location.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..0*
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. Location.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. Location.identifier
Definition

APTEEGI TEGEVUSKOHA KOOD.


Unique code or number identifying the location to its users.

ShortUnique code or number identifying the location to its users
NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control0..*
TypeIdentifier
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

Organization label locations in registries, need to keep track of those.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
10. Location.status
Definition

The status property covers the general availability of the resource, not the current value which may be covered by the operationStatus, or by a schedule/slots if they are configured for the location.

Shortactive | suspended | inactive
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from LocationStatushttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-status|5.0.0
(required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-status|5.0.0)

Indicates whether the location is still in use.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid
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()))
12. Location.operationalStatus
Definition

The operational status covers operation values most relevant to beds (but can also apply to rooms/units/chairs/etc. such as an isolation unit/dialysis chair). This typically covers concepts such as contamination, housekeeping, and other activities like maintenance.

ShortThe operational status of the location (typically only for a bed/room)
Control0..01
BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from hl7VS-bedStatushttp://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0116
(preferred to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0116)

The operational status if the location (where typically a bed/room).

TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
14. Location.name
Definition

APTEEGI TEGEVUSKOHA NIMI.


Name of the location as used by humans. Does not need to be unique.

ShortName of the location as used by humans
Comments

If the name of a location changes, consider putting the old name in the alias column so that it can still be located through searches.

Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
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()))
16. Location.type
Definition

Indicates the type of function performed at the location.

ShortType of function performed
Control0..0*
BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleTypehttp://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType
(extensible to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType)

Indicates the type of function performed at the location.

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
18. Location.address
Definition

An address expressed using postal conventions (as opposed to GPS or other location definition formats). This data type may be used to convey addresses for use in delivering mail as well as for visiting locations which might not be valid for mail delivery. There are a variety of postal address formats defined around the world. The ISO21090-codedString may be used to provide a coded representation of the contents of strings in an Address.


Physical location.

ShortAn address expressed using postal conventions (as opposed to GPS or other location definition formats)Physical location
Comments

Note: address is intended to describe postal addresses for administrative purposes, not to describe absolute geographical coordinates. Postal addresses are often used as proxies for physical locations (also see the Location resource).


Additional addresses should be recorded using another instance of the Location resource, or via the Organization.

Control0..1
TypeAddress(EEBase Address)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Requirements

If locations can be visited, we need to keep track of their address.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
20. Location.form
Definition

Physical form of the location, e.g. building, room, vehicle, road, virtual.

ShortPhysical form of the location
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from For example codes, see Location Formhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-form
(required to https://fhir.ee/ValueSet/location-form)
TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

For purposes of showing relevant locations in queries, we need to categorize locations.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
22. Location.position
Definition

The absolute geographic location of the Location, expressed using the WGS84 datum (This is the same co-ordinate system used in KML).

ShortThe absolute geographic location
Comments

To define a boundary shape for this location use the standard extension [http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/location-boundary-geojson](http://hl7.org/fhir/extensions/StructureDefinition-location-boundary-geojson.html), and search using the contains special search parameter.

Control0..01
TypeBackboneElement
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Requirements

For mobile applications and automated route-finding knowing the exact location of the Location is required.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
27. Location.managingOrganization
Definition

APTEEGI ÄRIREGISTRI KOOD.


The organization responsible for the provisioning and upkeep of the location.

ShortOrganization responsible for provisioning and upkeep
Comments

This can also be used as the part of the organization hierarchy where this location provides services. These services can be defined through the HealthcareService resource.

Control0..1
TypeReference(EEBase Organization, Organization)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know who manages the location.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
29. Location.partOf
Definition

Another Location of which this Location is physically a part of.

ShortAnother Location this one is physically a part of
Control0..01
TypeReference(EEBase Location, Location)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Requirements

For purposes of location, display and identification, knowing which locations are located within other locations is important.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
31. Location.characteristic
Definition

Collection of characteristics (attributes).

ShortCollection of characteristics (attributes)
Comments

These could be such things as is wheelchair accessible.

Control0..0*
BindingFor example codes, see LocationCharacteristichttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-characteristic
(example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-characteristic)

A custom attribute that could be provided at a service (e.g. Wheelchair accessibiliy).

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
33. Location.hoursOfOperation
Definition

What days/times during a week is this location usually open, and any exceptions where the location is not available.

ShortWhat days/times during a week is this location usually open (including exceptions)
Comments

This type of information is commonly found published in directories and on websites informing customers when the facility is available.

Specific services within the location may have their own hours which could be shorter (or longer) than the locations hours.

Systems may choose to render availability differently than it is exchanged on the interface. For example, rather than "Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri from 9am-12am; Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri from 1pm-5pm" as would be implied by two availableTime repetitions, an application could render this information as "Mon-Fri 9-12am and 1-5pm".

The availableStartTime is the opening time, and the availableEndTime is the closing time.

Control0..0*
TypeAvailability
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
35. Location.virtualService
Definition

Connection details of a virtual service (e.g. shared conference call facility with dedicated number/details).

ShortConnection details of a virtual service (e.g. conference call)
Comments

There are two types of virtual meetings that often exist:

  • a persistent, virtual meeting room that can only be used for a single purpose at a time,
  • and a dynamic virtual meeting room that is generated on demand for a specific purpose.

Implementers may consider using Appointment.virtualService for virtual meeting rooms that are generated on-demand.

Control0..0*
TypeVirtualServiceDetail
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
37. Location.endpoint
Definition

Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the location.

ShortTechnical endpoints providing access to services operated for the location
Control0..0*
TypeReference(Endpoint)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Requirements

Organizations may have different systems at different locations that provide various services and need to be able to define the technical connection details for how to connect to them, and for what purpose.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))

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

0. Location
Definition

Details and position information for a place where services are provided and resources and participants may be stored, found, contained, or accommodated.

ShortDetails and position information for a place
Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
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. Location.id
Definition

The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes.

ShortLogical id of this artifact
Comments

Within the context of the FHIR RESTful interactions, the resource has an id except for cases like the create and conditional update. Otherwise, the use of the resouce id depends on the given use case.

Control0..1
Typeid
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
4. Location.meta
Definition

The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.

ShortMetadata about the resource
Control0..1
TypeMeta
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
6. Location.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()))
8. Location.language
Definition

The base language in which the resource is written.

ShortLanguage of the resource content
Comments

Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services such as text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative applies to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify the language of other presentations generated from the data in the resource. Not all the content has to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not be assumed to apply to the narrative automatically. If a language is specified, it should it also be specified on the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5 for information about the relationship between xml:lang and the html lang attribute).

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from AllLanguages
(required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/all-languages|5.0.0)

IETF language tag for a human language

Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
10. Location.text
Definition

A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety.

ShortText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
Comments

Contained resources do not have a narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a "text blob" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.

Control0..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: dom-6
TypeNarrative
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
12. Location.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..0
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
14. Location.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. 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 can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
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 Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
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())
16. Location.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())
18. Location.identifier
Definition

APTEEGI TEGEVUSKOHA KOOD.

ShortUnique code or number identifying the location to its users
NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control0..*
TypeIdentifier
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

Organization label locations in registries, need to keep track of those.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
20. Location.status
Definition

The status property covers the general availability of the resource, not the current value which may be covered by the operationStatus, or by a schedule/slots if they are configured for the location.

Shortactive | suspended | inactive
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from LocationStatus
(required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-status|5.0.0)

Indicates whether the location is still in use.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid
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()))
22. Location.operationalStatus
Definition

The operational status covers operation values most relevant to beds (but can also apply to rooms/units/chairs/etc. such as an isolation unit/dialysis chair). This typically covers concepts such as contamination, housekeeping, and other activities like maintenance.

ShortThe operational status of the location (typically only for a bed/room)
Control0..0
BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from hl7VS-bedStatus
(preferred to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0116)

The operational status if the location (where typically a bed/room).

TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
24. Location.name
Definition

APTEEGI TEGEVUSKOHA NIMI.

ShortName of the location as used by humans
Comments

If the name of a location changes, consider putting the old name in the alias column so that it can still be located through searches.

Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
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()))
26. Location.alias
Definition

A list of alternate names that the location is known as, or was known as, in the past.

ShortA list of alternate names that the location is known as, or was known as, in the past
Comments

There are no dates associated with the alias/historic names, as this is not intended to track when names were used, but to assist in searching so that older names can still result in identifying the location.

Control0..*
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Requirements

Over time locations and organizations go through many changes and can be known by different names.

For searching knowing previous names that the location was known by can be very useful.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
28. Location.description
Definition

Description of the Location, which helps in finding or referencing the place.

ShortAdditional details about the location that could be displayed as further information to identify the location beyond its name
Control0..1
Typemarkdown
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

Humans need additional information to verify a correct location has been identified.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
30. Location.mode
Definition

Indicates whether a resource instance represents a specific location or a class of locations.

Shortinstance | kind
Comments

This is labeled as a modifier because whether or not the location is a class of locations changes how it can be used and understood.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from LocationMode
(required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-mode|5.0.0)

Indicates whether a resource instance represents a specific location or a class of locations.

Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

When using a Location resource for scheduling or orders, we need to be able to refer to a class of Locations instead of a specific Location.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
32. Location.type
Definition

Indicates the type of function performed at the location.

ShortType of function performed
Control0..0
BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType
(extensible to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType)

Indicates the type of function performed at the location.

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
34. Location.contact
Definition

The contact details of communication devices available at the location. This can include addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, mobile numbers, email addresses and web sites.

ShortOfficial contact details for the location
Comments

The address/telecom use code 'home' are not to be used. Note that these contacts are not the contact details of people who provide the service (that would be through PractitionerRole), these are official contacts for the Healthcare itself for specific purposes. E.g. Mailing Addresses, Billing Addresses, Contact numbers for Booking or Billing Enquiries, general web address, web address for online bookings etc.

If this is empty (or the type of interest is empty), refer to the organization's contacts.

Control0..*
TypeExtendedContactDetail
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Requirements

Need to keep track of both simple contact details and also assigned contacts within larger organizations.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
36. Location.address
Definition

An address expressed using postal conventions (as opposed to GPS or other location definition formats). This data type may be used to convey addresses for use in delivering mail as well as for visiting locations which might not be valid for mail delivery. There are a variety of postal address formats defined around the world. The ISO21090-codedString may be used to provide a coded representation of the contents of strings in an Address.

ShortAn address expressed using postal conventions (as opposed to GPS or other location definition formats)
Comments

Note: address is intended to describe postal addresses for administrative purposes, not to describe absolute geographical coordinates. Postal addresses are often used as proxies for physical locations (also see the Location resource).

Control0..1
TypeAddress(EEBase Address)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Requirements

If locations can be visited, we need to keep track of their address.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
38. Location.form
Definition

Physical form of the location, e.g. building, room, vehicle, road, virtual.

ShortPhysical form of the location
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Location Form
(required to https://fhir.ee/ValueSet/location-form)
TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

For purposes of showing relevant locations in queries, we need to categorize locations.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
40. Location.position
Definition

The absolute geographic location of the Location, expressed using the WGS84 datum (This is the same co-ordinate system used in KML).

ShortThe absolute geographic location
Comments

To define a boundary shape for this location use the standard extension [http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/location-boundary-geojson](http://hl7.org/fhir/extensions/StructureDefinition-location-boundary-geojson.html), and search using the contains special search parameter.

Control0..0
TypeBackboneElement
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Requirements

For mobile applications and automated route-finding knowing the exact location of the Location is required.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
48. Location.managingOrganization
Definition

APTEEGI ÄRIREGISTRI KOOD.

ShortOrganization responsible for provisioning and upkeep
Comments

This can also be used as the part of the organization hierarchy where this location provides services. These services can be defined through the HealthcareService resource.

Control0..1
TypeReference(EEBase Organization)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know who manages the location.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
50. Location.partOf
Definition

Another Location of which this Location is physically a part of.

ShortAnother Location this one is physically a part of
Control0..0
TypeReference(EEBase Location)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Requirements

For purposes of location, display and identification, knowing which locations are located within other locations is important.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
52. Location.characteristic
Definition

Collection of characteristics (attributes).

ShortCollection of characteristics (attributes)
Comments

These could be such things as is wheelchair accessible.

Control0..0
BindingFor example codes, see LocationCharacteristic
(example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-characteristic)

A custom attribute that could be provided at a service (e.g. Wheelchair accessibiliy).

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
54. Location.hoursOfOperation
Definition

What days/times during a week is this location usually open, and any exceptions where the location is not available.

ShortWhat days/times during a week is this location usually open (including exceptions)
Comments

This type of information is commonly found published in directories and on websites informing customers when the facility is available.

Specific services within the location may have their own hours which could be shorter (or longer) than the locations hours.

Systems may choose to render availability differently than it is exchanged on the interface. For example, rather than "Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri from 9am-12am; Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri from 1pm-5pm" as would be implied by two availableTime repetitions, an application could render this information as "Mon-Fri 9-12am and 1-5pm".

The availableStartTime is the opening time, and the availableEndTime is the closing time.

Control0..0
TypeAvailability
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
56. Location.virtualService
Definition

Connection details of a virtual service (e.g. shared conference call facility with dedicated number/details).

ShortConnection details of a virtual service (e.g. conference call)
Comments

There are two types of virtual meetings that often exist:

  • a persistent, virtual meeting room that can only be used for a single purpose at a time,
  • and a dynamic virtual meeting room that is generated on demand for a specific purpose.

Implementers may consider using Appointment.virtualService for virtual meeting rooms that are generated on-demand.

Control0..0
TypeVirtualServiceDetail
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
58. Location.endpoint
Definition

Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the location.

ShortTechnical endpoints providing access to services operated for the location
Control0..0
TypeReference(Endpoint)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Requirements

Organizations may have different systems at different locations that provide various services and need to be able to define the technical connection details for how to connect to them, and for what purpose.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))