New Zealand ICP Implementation Guide
1.0.0 - draft

New Zealand ICP Implementation Guide, published by Accident Compensation Corporation. 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/acc-fhir-publisher/icp/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: IcpMeasurementBIST - Detailed Descriptions

Active as of 2022-11-20

Definitions for the acc-icp-measurement-bist resource profile.

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

0. Observation
2. Observation.contained:patient-referral
Slice Namepatient-referral
Control0..1
TypeServiceRequest(ACC ICP Patient Referral for BIST)
4. Observation.code
Definition

Type of TBI measurement

BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion Snomed Codes
(required to http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/ValueSet/acc-icp-bist-measurement-standard)
6. Observation.value[x]
Control0..0
8. Observation.dataAbsentReason
Control0..0
10. Observation.derivedFrom
Definition

Contained BIST measurement resource reference.

ShortBIST measurement this observation is based on.
Control1..1
TypeReference(QuestionnaireResponse)

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

0. Observation
Definition

Measurements and simple assertions made about a patient, device or other subject.

ShortMeasurements and simple assertions
Comments

Used for simple observations such as device measurements, laboratory atomic results, vital signs, height, weight, smoking status, comments, etc. Other resources are used to provide context for observations such as laboratory reports, etc.

Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate NamesVital Signs, Measurement, Results, Tests
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().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: 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())
obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present (dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty())
obs-7: 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())
obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present (dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty())
obs-7: 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())
2. Observation.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 it's 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 it's meaning or interpretation
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
4. Observation.contained
Definition

These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.

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.

Control10..*
TypeResource
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Observation.contained. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • profile @ $this
  • 6. Observation.contained:patient
    Slice Namepatient
    Definition

    Contained patient resource for the required patient's date of birth.


    These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.

    ShortPatient's date of birth.Contained, 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.

    Control10..1*
    TypePatientResource(ACC ICP Patient)
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summaryfalse
    Alternate NamesSubjectOfCare Client Resident, inline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
    8. Observation.contained:patient-referral
    Slice Namepatient-referral
    Definition

    A record of a request for service such as diagnostic investigations, treatments, or operations to be performed.


    These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.

    ShortA request for a service to be performedContained, 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..1*
    TypeServiceRequestResource(ACC ICP Patient Referral for BIST)
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summaryfalse
    Alternate Namesdiagnostic request, referral, referral request, transfer of care request, inline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
    10. Observation.extension
    Definition

    An Extension


    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 manageable, 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.

    ShortExtensionAdditional 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.

    Control20..3*
    TypeExtension
    Is Modifierfalse
    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())
    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Observation.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • value @ url
    • 12. Observation.extension:acc-providerid
      Slice Nameacc-providerid
      Definition

      This represents the person submitting this form to ACC. It should take the form of their ACC Provider ID.

      ShortThe ACC provider ID associated with the ICP case
      Control1..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      TypeExtension(ACC Provider ID) (Extension Type: string)
      Is Modifierfalse
      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())
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      14. Observation.extension:stage
      Slice Namestage
      Definition

      The stages in the care process that the patient has been through.

      ShortThe stage of the ICP case Observation.
      Control1..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      TypeExtension(Stage Care Source) (Extension Type: code)
      Is Modifierfalse
      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())
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      16. Observation.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 manageable, 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
      Summaryfalse
      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. Observation.identifier
      Definition

      A unique identifier assigned to this observation.

      ShortBusiness Identifier for observation
      NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
      Control10..1*
      TypeIdentifier
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Allows observations to be distinguished and referenced.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Observation.identifier. The slices areUnordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • value @ system
      • 20. Observation.identifier:icpclaimnumber
        Slice Nameicpclaimnumber
        Definition

        A unique identifier assigned to this observation.

        ShortThe ACC 45 number to be used in combination with the contained patient's date of birth, as the ICP case idenfitier.Business Identifier for observation
        NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
        Control10..1*
        TypeIdentifier
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Allows observations to be distinguished and referenced.

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

        Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

        ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
        Control0..01
        Typestring
        Is Modifierfalse
        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
        Summaryfalse
        24. Observation.identifier:icpclaimnumber.extension
        Definition

        An Extension


        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, 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.

        ShortExtensionAdditional 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..0*
        TypeExtension
        Is Modifierfalse
        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())
        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Observation.identifier.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • value @ url
        • 26. Observation.identifier:icpclaimnumber.use
          Definition

          The purpose of this identifier.

          Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
          Comments

          Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

          Control0..1
          BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUsehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
          (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1)

          Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

          Typecode
          Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary id for a permanent one.
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Allows the appropriate identifier for a particular context of use to be selected from among a set of identifiers.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          28. Observation.identifier:icpclaimnumber.system
          Definition

          Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, a URL that describes a set values that are unique.

          ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
          Comments

          Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

          Control10..1
          Typeuri
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

          Fixed Valuehttps://standards.digital.health.nz/ns/acc-45-number
          Example<br/><b>General</b>:http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          30. Observation.identifier:icpclaimnumber.value
          Definition

          The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

          ShortThe ACC 45 number.The value that is unique
          Comments

          If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the Rendered Value extension. Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

          Control10..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Example<br/><b>General</b>:123456
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          acc-claim-number: The claim number format is invalid; it must be in the form A999999, AA99999, 9999AAA or 99999AA, where A is any capital letter, 9 is any single digit, and there are 7 characters altogether. ($this.toString().matches('^[A-Z][0-9]{6}$|^[A-Z]{2}[0-9]{5}$|^[0-9]{4}[A-Z]{3}$|^[0-9]{5}[A-Z]{2}$'))
          32. Observation.identifier:icpclaimnumber.period
          Definition

          Time period during which identifier is/was valid for use.

          ShortTime period when id is/was valid for use
          Control0..01
          TypePeriod
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          34. Observation.identifier:icpclaimnumber.assigner
          Definition

          Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

          ShortOrganization that issued id (may be just text)
          Comments

          The Identifier.assigner may omit the .reference element and only contain a .display element reflecting the name or other textual information about the assigning organization.

          Control0..01
          TypeReference(Organization)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          36. Observation.basedOn
          Definition

          A plan, proposal or order that is fulfilled in whole or in part by this event. For example, a MedicationRequest may require a patient to have laboratory test performed before it is dispensed.

          ShortFulfills plan, proposal or order
          Control0..0*
          TypeReference(CarePlan, DeviceRequest, ImmunizationRecommendation, MedicationRequest, NutritionOrder, ServiceRequest)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Allows tracing of authorization for the event and tracking whether proposals/recommendations were acted upon.

          Alternate NamesFulfills
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          38. Observation.partOf
          Definition

          A larger event of which this particular Observation is a component or step. For example, an observation as part of a procedure.

          ShortPart of referenced event
          Comments

          To link an Observation to an Encounter use encounter. See the Notes below for guidance on referencing another Observation.

          Control0..0*
          TypeReference(MedicationAdministration, MedicationDispense, MedicationStatement, Procedure, Immunization, ImagingStudy)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Alternate NamesContainer
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          40. Observation.status
          Definition

          The Status of the ICP case Observation is restricted to final.


          The status of the result value.

          Shortfinalregistered | preliminary | final | amended +
          Comments

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

          Control1..1
          BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Observation Statushttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
          (required to http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/ValueSet/acc-icp-observation-status)
          Typecode
          Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled 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
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Need to track the status of individual results. Some results are finalized before the whole report is finalized.

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

          A code that classifies the general type of observation being made.

          ShortClassification of type of observation
          Comments

          In addition to the required category valueset, this element allows various categorization schemes based on the owner’s definition of the category and effectively multiple categories can be used at once. The level of granularity is defined by the category concepts in the value set.

          Control0..0*
          BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from ObservationCategoryCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
          (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category)

          Codes for high level observation categories.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Requirements

          Used for filtering what observations are retrieved and displayed.

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

          Type of TBI measurement


          Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "name".

          ShortType of observation (code / type)
          Comments

          All code-value and, if present, component.code-component.value pairs need to be taken into account to correctly understand the meaning of the observation.

          Control1..1
          BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from For example codes, see Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion Snomed Codeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
          (required to http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/ValueSet/acc-icp-bist-measurement-standard)
          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

          Alternate NamesName
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          46. Observation.subject
          Definition

          The patient, or group of patients, location, or device this observation is about and into whose record the observation is placed. If the actual focus of the observation is different from the subject (or a sample of, part, or region of the subject), the focus element or the code itself specifies the actual focus of the observation.

          ShortThis is the patient that the ICP case is associated with.Who and/or what the observation is about
          Comments

          One would expect this element to be a cardinality of 1..1. The only circumstance in which the subject can be missing is when the observation is made by a device that does not know the patient. In this case, the observation SHALL be matched to a patient through some context/channel matching technique, and at this point, the observation should be updated.

          Control10..1
          TypeReference(ACC ICP Patient, Patient, Group, Device, Location)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Observations have no value if you don't know who or what they're about.

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

          The actual focus of an observation when it is not the patient of record representing something or someone associated with the patient such as a spouse, parent, fetus, or donor. For example, fetus observations in a mother's record. The focus of an observation could also be an existing condition, an intervention, the subject's diet, another observation of the subject, or a body structure such as tumor or implanted device. An example use case would be using the Observation resource to capture whether the mother is trained to change her child's tracheostomy tube. In this example, the child is the patient of record and the mother is the focus.

          ShortWhat the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
          Comments

          Typically, an observation is made about the subject - a patient, or group of patients, location, or device - and the distinction between the subject and what is directly measured for an observation is specified in the observation code itself ( e.g., "Blood Glucose") and does not need to be represented separately using this element. Use specimen if a reference to a specimen is required. If a code is required instead of a resource use either bodysite for bodysites or the standard extension focusCode.

          Control0..0*
          TypeReference(Resource)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          50. Observation.encounter
          Definition

          The healthcare event (e.g. a patient and healthcare provider interaction) during which this observation is made.

          ShortHealthcare event during which this observation is made
          Comments

          This will typically be the encounter the event occurred within, but some events may be initiated prior to or after the official completion of an encounter but still be tied to the context of the encounter (e.g. pre-admission laboratory tests).

          Control0..01
          TypeReference(Encounter)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          For some observations it may be important to know the link between an observation and a particular encounter.

          Alternate NamesContext
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          52. Observation.effective[x]
          Definition

          The time or time-period the observed value is asserted as being true. For biological subjects - e.g. human patients - this is usually called the "physiologically relevant time". This is usually either the time of the procedure or of specimen collection, but very often the source of the date/time is not known, only the date/time itself.

          ShortClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
          Comments

          At least a date should be present unless this observation is a historical report. For recording imprecise or "fuzzy" times (For example, a blood glucose measurement taken "after breakfast") use the Timing datatype which allow the measurement to be tied to regular life events.

          Control10..1
          TypedateTime, Period, Timing, instant
          [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Knowing when an observation was deemed true is important to its relevance as well as determining trends.

          Alternate NamesOccurrence
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Observation.effective[x]. The slices areUnordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
          • type @ $this
          • 54. Observation.effective[x]:effectiveDateTime
            Slice NameeffectiveDateTime
            Definition

            The date and time that the ICP case Observation was created. This should be in UTC format, and converted to UTC. e.g. New Zealand Daylight Savings time of 2024-02-19T11:17:44Z should be 2024-02-18T22:17:44Z


            The time or time-period the observed value is asserted as being true. For biological subjects - e.g. human patients - this is usually called the "physiologically relevant time". This is usually either the time of the procedure or of specimen collection, but very often the source of the date/time is not known, only the date/time itself.

            ShortThe date and time that the ICP case Observation was created. This must be in UTC yyyy-MM-dd'T'HH:mm:ss'Z'.Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
            Comments

            At least a date should be present unless this observation is a historical report. For recording imprecise or "fuzzy" times (For example, a blood glucose measurement taken "after breakfast") use the Timing datatype which allow the measurement to be tied to regular life events.

            Control10..1
            TypedateTime, Period, Timing, instant
            [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
            Is Modifierfalse
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Knowing when an observation was deemed true is important to its relevance as well as determining trends.

            Alternate NamesOccurrence
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            dateTime-not-in-future-invariant: The date value cannot be in the future ($this <= now())
            56. Observation.issued
            Definition

            The date and time this version of the observation was made available to providers, typically after the results have been reviewed and verified.

            ShortDate/Time this version was made available
            Comments

            For Observations that don’t require review and verification, it may be the same as the lastUpdated time of the resource itself. For Observations that do require review and verification for certain updates, it might not be the same as the lastUpdated time of the resource itself due to a non-clinically significant update that doesn’t require the new version to be reviewed and verified again.

            Control0..01
            Typeinstant
            Is Modifierfalse
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Summarytrue
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            58. Observation.performer
            Definition

            Who was responsible for asserting the observed value as "true".

            ShortThis is the ACC Vendor ID, in most cases this is the organisation's HPI ID.Who is responsible for the observation
            Control10..1*
            TypeReference(Organization, Practitioner, PractitionerRole, CareTeam, Patient, RelatedPerson)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            May give a degree of confidence in the observation and also indicates where follow-up questions should be directed.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            60. Observation.value[x]
            Definition

            The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.

            ShortActual result
            Comments

            An observation may have; 1) a single value here, 2) both a value and a set of related or component values, or 3) only a set of related or component values. If a value is present, the datatype for this element should be determined by Observation.code. A CodeableConcept with just a text would be used instead of a string if the field was usually coded, or if the type associated with the Observation.code defines a coded value. For additional guidance, see the Notes section below.

            Control0..01
            This element is affected by the following invariants: obs-7
            TypeChoice of: Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period
            Is Modifierfalse
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

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

            Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.value[x] is missing.

            ShortThe reason why the ICP case Observation value is not present.Why the result is missing
            Comments

            Null or exceptional values can be represented two ways in FHIR Observations. One way is to simply include them in the value set and represent the exceptions in the value. For example, measurement values for a serology test could be "detected", "not detected", "inconclusive", or "specimen unsatisfactory".

            The alternate way is to use the value element for actual observations and use the explicit dataAbsentReason element to record exceptional values. For example, the dataAbsentReason code "error" could be used when the measurement was not completed. Note that an observation may only be reported if there are values to report. For example differential cell counts values may be reported only when > 0. Because of these options, use-case agreements are required to interpret general observations for null or exceptional values.

            Control0..01
            This element is affected by the following invariants: obs-6
            BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Unless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from data-absent-reasonhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
            (required to http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/ValueSet/acc-icp-data-absent-reason)
            TypeCodeableConcept
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Requirements

            For many results it is necessary to handle exceptional values in measurements.

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

            A categorical assessment of an observation value. For example, high, low, normal.

            ShortHigh, low, normal, etc.
            Comments

            Historically used for laboratory results (known as 'abnormal flag' ), its use extends to other use cases where coded interpretations are relevant. Often reported as one or more simple compact codes this element is often placed adjacent to the result value in reports and flow sheets to signal the meaning/normalcy status of the result.

            Control0..0*
            BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ObservationInterpretationCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
            (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation)

            Codes identifying interpretations of observations.

            TypeCodeableConcept
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Requirements

            For some results, particularly numeric results, an interpretation is necessary to fully understand the significance of a result.

            Alternate NamesAbnormal Flag
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            66. Observation.note
            Definition

            Comments about the observation or the results.

            ShortComments about the observation
            Comments

            May include general statements about the observation, or statements about significant, unexpected or unreliable results values, or information about its source when relevant to its interpretation.

            Control0..0*
            TypeAnnotation
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Requirements

            Need to be able to provide free text additional information.

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

            Indicates the site on the subject's body where the observation was made (i.e. the target site).

            ShortObserved body part
            Comments

            Only used if not implicit in code found in Observation.code. In many systems, this may be represented as a related observation instead of an inline component.

            If the use case requires BodySite to be handled as a separate resource (e.g. to identify and track separately) then use the standard extension bodySite.

            Control0..01
            BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTBodyStructureshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
            (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site)

            Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

            TypeCodeableConcept
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            70. Observation.method
            Definition

            Indicates the mechanism used to perform the observation.

            ShortHow it was done
            Comments

            Only used if not implicit in code for Observation.code.

            Control0..01
            BindingFor example codes, see ObservationMethodshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods
            (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods)

            Methods for simple observations.

            TypeCodeableConcept
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Requirements

            In some cases, method can impact results and is thus used for determining whether results can be compared or determining significance of results.

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

            The specimen that was used when this observation was made.

            ShortSpecimen used for this observation
            Comments

            Should only be used if not implicit in code found in Observation.code. Observations are not made on specimens themselves; they are made on a subject, but in many cases by the means of a specimen. Note that although specimens are often involved, they are not always tracked and reported explicitly. Also note that observation resources may be used in contexts that track the specimen explicitly (e.g. Diagnostic Report).

            Control0..01
            TypeReference(Specimen)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            74. Observation.device
            Definition

            The device used to generate the observation data.

            Short(Measurement) Device
            Comments

            Note that this is not meant to represent a device involved in the transmission of the result, e.g., a gateway. Such devices may be documented using the Provenance resource where relevant.

            Control0..01
            TypeReference(Device, DeviceMetric)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            76. Observation.referenceRange
            Definition

            Guidance on how to interpret the value by comparison to a normal or recommended range. Multiple reference ranges are interpreted as an "OR". In other words, to represent two distinct target populations, two referenceRange elements would be used.

            ShortProvides guide for interpretation
            Comments

            Most observations only have one generic reference range. Systems MAY choose to restrict to only supplying the relevant reference range based on knowledge about the patient (e.g., specific to the patient's age, gender, weight and other factors), but this might not be possible or appropriate. Whenever more than one reference range is supplied, the differences between them SHOULD be provided in the reference range and/or age properties.

            Control0..0*
            TypeBackboneElement
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Requirements

            Knowing what values are considered "normal" can help evaluate the significance of a particular result. Need to be able to provide multiple reference ranges for different contexts.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text (low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists())
            obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text (low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists())
            79. Observation.hasMember
            Definition

            This observation is a group observation (e.g. a battery, a panel of tests, a set of vital sign measurements) that includes the target as a member of the group.

            ShortRelated resource that belongs to the Observation group
            Comments

            When using this element, an observation will typically have either a value or a set of related resources, although both may be present in some cases. For a discussion on the ways Observations can assembled in groups together, see Notes below. Note that a system may calculate results from QuestionnaireResponse into a final score and represent the score as an Observation.


            When using this element, an observation will typically have either a value or a set of related resources, although both may be present in some cases. For a discussion on the ways Observations can assembled in groups together, see Notes below. Note that a system may calculate results from QuestionnaireResponse into a final score and represent the score as an Observation.

            Control0..0*
            TypeReference(Observation, QuestionnaireResponse, MolecularSequence)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summarytrue
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            81. Observation.derivedFrom
            Definition

            Contained BIST measurement resource reference.


            The target resource that represents a measurement from which this observation value is derived. For example, a calculated anion gap or a fetal measurement based on an ultrasound image.

            ShortBIST measurement this observation is based on.Related measurements the observation is made from
            Comments

            All the reference choices that are listed in this element can represent clinical observations and other measurements that may be the source for a derived value. The most common reference will be another Observation. For a discussion on the ways Observations can assembled in groups together, see Notes below.

            Control10..1*
            TypeReference(QuestionnaireResponse, DocumentReference, ImagingStudy, Media, Observation, MolecularSequence)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summarytrue
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            83. Observation.component
            Definition

            Some observations have multiple component observations. These component observations are expressed as separate code value pairs that share the same attributes. Examples include systolic and diastolic component observations for blood pressure measurement and multiple component observations for genetics observations.

            ShortComponent results
            Comments

            For a discussion on the ways Observations can be assembled in groups together see Notes below.

            Control0..0*
            TypeBackboneElement
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Component observations share the same attributes in the Observation resource as the primary observation and are always treated a part of a single observation (they are not separable). However, the reference range for the primary observation value is not inherited by the component values and is required when appropriate for each component observation.

            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. Observation
            Definition

            Measurements and simple assertions made about a patient, device or other subject.

            ShortMeasurements and simple assertions
            Comments

            Used for simple observations such as device measurements, laboratory atomic results, vital signs, height, weight, smoking status, comments, etc. Other resources are used to provide context for observations such as laboratory reports, etc.

            Control0..*
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Alternate NamesVital Signs, Measurement, Results, Tests
            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().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: 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())
            obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present (dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty())
            obs-7: 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())
            2. Observation.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

            The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.

            Control0..1
            Typeid
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summarytrue
            4. Observation.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
            Summarytrue
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            6. Observation.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 it's 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 it's meaning or interpretation
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Summarytrue
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            8. Observation.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 SHOULD be taken from CommonLanguages
            (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages)

            A human language.

            Additional BindingsPurpose
            AllLanguagesMax Binding
            Typecode
            Is Modifierfalse
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            10. Observation.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 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
            TypeNarrative
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            12. Observation.contained
            Definition

            These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.

            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.

            Control1..*
            TypeResource
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
            SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Observation.contained. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
            • profile @ $this
            • 14. Observation.contained:patient
              Slice Namepatient
              Definition

              Contained patient resource for the required patient's date of birth.

              ShortPatient's date of birth.
              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.

              Control1..1
              TypePatient(ACC ICP Patient)
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Alternate NamesSubjectOfCare Client Resident
              16. Observation.contained:patient-referral
              Slice Namepatient-referral
              Definition

              A record of a request for service such as diagnostic investigations, treatments, or operations to be performed.

              ShortA request for a service to be performed
              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..1
              TypeServiceRequest(ACC ICP Patient Referral for BIST)
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Alternate Namesdiagnostic request, referral, referral request, transfer of care request
              18. Observation.extension
              Definition

              An Extension

              ShortExtension
              Control2..3
              TypeExtension
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              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())
              SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Observation.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
              • value @ url
              • 20. Observation.extension:acc-providerid
                Slice Nameacc-providerid
                Definition

                This represents the person submitting this form to ACC. It should take the form of their ACC Provider ID.

                ShortThe ACC provider ID associated with the ICP case
                Control1..1
                This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                TypeExtension(ACC Provider ID) (Extension Type: string)
                Is Modifierfalse
                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())
                22. Observation.extension:stage
                Slice Namestage
                Definition

                The stages in the care process that the patient has been through.

                ShortThe stage of the ICP case Observation.
                Control1..1
                This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                TypeExtension(Stage Care Source) (Extension Type: code)
                Is Modifierfalse
                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())
                24. Observation.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 manageable, 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
                Summaryfalse
                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())
                26. Observation.identifier
                Definition

                A unique identifier assigned to this observation.

                ShortBusiness Identifier for observation
                NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                Control1..1
                TypeIdentifier
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Allows observations to be distinguished and referenced.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Observation.identifier. The slices areUnordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                • value @ system
                • 28. Observation.identifier:icpclaimnumber
                  Slice Nameicpclaimnumber
                  Definition

                  A unique identifier assigned to this observation.

                  ShortThe ACC 45 number to be used in combination with the contained patient's date of birth, as the ICP case idenfitier.
                  NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                  Control1..1
                  TypeIdentifier
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Requirements

                  Allows observations to be distinguished and referenced.

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

                  Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                  ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                  Control0..0
                  Typestring
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                  Summaryfalse
                  32. Observation.identifier:icpclaimnumber.extension
                  Definition

                  An Extension

                  ShortExtension
                  Control0..0
                  TypeExtension
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Summaryfalse
                  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())
                  SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Observation.identifier.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                  • value @ url
                  • 34. Observation.identifier:icpclaimnumber.use
                    Definition

                    The purpose of this identifier.

                    Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
                    Comments

                    Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

                    Control0..1
                    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUse
                    (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1)

                    Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

                    Typecode
                    Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary id for a permanent one.
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    Allows the appropriate identifier for a particular context of use to be selected from among a set of identifiers.

                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    36. Observation.identifier:icpclaimnumber.type
                    Definition

                    A coded type for the identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

                    ShortDescription of identifier
                    Comments

                    This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type.

                    Control0..1
                    BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Identifier Type Codes
                    (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type)

                    A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

                    TypeCodeableConcept
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known.

                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    38. Observation.identifier:icpclaimnumber.system
                    Definition

                    Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, a URL that describes a set values that are unique.

                    ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
                    Comments

                    Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

                    Control1..1
                    Typeuri
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

                    Fixed Valuehttps://standards.digital.health.nz/ns/acc-45-number
                    Example<br/><b>General</b>:http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    40. Observation.identifier:icpclaimnumber.value
                    Definition

                    The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

                    ShortThe ACC 45 number.
                    Comments

                    If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the Rendered Value extension. Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

                    Control1..1
                    Typestring
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Summarytrue
                    Example<br/><b>General</b>:123456
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    acc-claim-number: The claim number format is invalid; it must be in the form A999999, AA99999, 9999AAA or 99999AA, where A is any capital letter, 9 is any single digit, and there are 7 characters altogether. ($this.toString().matches('^[A-Z][0-9]{6}$|^[A-Z]{2}[0-9]{5}$|^[0-9]{4}[A-Z]{3}$|^[0-9]{5}[A-Z]{2}$'))
                    42. Observation.identifier:icpclaimnumber.period
                    Definition

                    Time period during which identifier is/was valid for use.

                    ShortTime period when id is/was valid for use
                    Control0..0
                    TypePeriod
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summarytrue
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    44. Observation.identifier:icpclaimnumber.assigner
                    Definition

                    Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

                    ShortOrganization that issued id (may be just text)
                    Comments

                    The Identifier.assigner may omit the .reference element and only contain a .display element reflecting the name or other textual information about the assigning organization.

                    Control0..0
                    TypeReference(Organization)
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summarytrue
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    46. Observation.basedOn
                    Definition

                    A plan, proposal or order that is fulfilled in whole or in part by this event. For example, a MedicationRequest may require a patient to have laboratory test performed before it is dispensed.

                    ShortFulfills plan, proposal or order
                    Control0..0
                    TypeReference(CarePlan, DeviceRequest, ImmunizationRecommendation, MedicationRequest, NutritionOrder, ServiceRequest)
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    Allows tracing of authorization for the event and tracking whether proposals/recommendations were acted upon.

                    Alternate NamesFulfills
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    48. Observation.partOf
                    Definition

                    A larger event of which this particular Observation is a component or step. For example, an observation as part of a procedure.

                    ShortPart of referenced event
                    Comments

                    To link an Observation to an Encounter use encounter. See the Notes below for guidance on referencing another Observation.

                    Control0..0
                    TypeReference(MedicationAdministration, MedicationDispense, MedicationStatement, Procedure, Immunization, ImagingStudy)
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summarytrue
                    Alternate NamesContainer
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    50. Observation.status
                    Definition

                    The Status of the ICP case Observation is restricted to final.

                    Shortfinal
                    Comments

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

                    Control1..1
                    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Observation Status
                    (required to http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/ValueSet/acc-icp-observation-status)
                    Typecode
                    Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled 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
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    Need to track the status of individual results. Some results are finalized before the whole report is finalized.

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

                    A code that classifies the general type of observation being made.

                    ShortClassification of type of observation
                    Comments

                    In addition to the required category valueset, this element allows various categorization schemes based on the owner’s definition of the category and effectively multiple categories can be used at once. The level of granularity is defined by the category concepts in the value set.

                    Control0..0
                    BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from ObservationCategoryCodes
                    (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category)

                    Codes for high level observation categories.

                    TypeCodeableConcept
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summaryfalse
                    Requirements

                    Used for filtering what observations are retrieved and displayed.

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

                    Type of TBI measurement

                    ShortType of observation (code / type)
                    Comments

                    All code-value and, if present, component.code-component.value pairs need to be taken into account to correctly understand the meaning of the observation.

                    Control1..1
                    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion Snomed Codes
                    (required to http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/ValueSet/acc-icp-bist-measurement-standard)
                    TypeCodeableConcept
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

                    Alternate NamesName
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    56. Observation.subject
                    Definition

                    The patient, or group of patients, location, or device this observation is about and into whose record the observation is placed. If the actual focus of the observation is different from the subject (or a sample of, part, or region of the subject), the focus element or the code itself specifies the actual focus of the observation.

                    ShortThis is the patient that the ICP case is associated with.
                    Comments

                    One would expect this element to be a cardinality of 1..1. The only circumstance in which the subject can be missing is when the observation is made by a device that does not know the patient. In this case, the observation SHALL be matched to a patient through some context/channel matching technique, and at this point, the observation should be updated.

                    Control1..1
                    TypeReference(ACC ICP Patient)
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    Observations have no value if you don't know who or what they're about.

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

                    The actual focus of an observation when it is not the patient of record representing something or someone associated with the patient such as a spouse, parent, fetus, or donor. For example, fetus observations in a mother's record. The focus of an observation could also be an existing condition, an intervention, the subject's diet, another observation of the subject, or a body structure such as tumor or implanted device. An example use case would be using the Observation resource to capture whether the mother is trained to change her child's tracheostomy tube. In this example, the child is the patient of record and the mother is the focus.

                    ShortWhat the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
                    Comments

                    Typically, an observation is made about the subject - a patient, or group of patients, location, or device - and the distinction between the subject and what is directly measured for an observation is specified in the observation code itself ( e.g., "Blood Glucose") and does not need to be represented separately using this element. Use specimen if a reference to a specimen is required. If a code is required instead of a resource use either bodysite for bodysites or the standard extension focusCode.

                    Control0..0
                    TypeReference(Resource)
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summarytrue
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    60. Observation.encounter
                    Definition

                    The healthcare event (e.g. a patient and healthcare provider interaction) during which this observation is made.

                    ShortHealthcare event during which this observation is made
                    Comments

                    This will typically be the encounter the event occurred within, but some events may be initiated prior to or after the official completion of an encounter but still be tied to the context of the encounter (e.g. pre-admission laboratory tests).

                    Control0..0
                    TypeReference(Encounter)
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    For some observations it may be important to know the link between an observation and a particular encounter.

                    Alternate NamesContext
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    62. Observation.effective[x]
                    Definition

                    The time or time-period the observed value is asserted as being true. For biological subjects - e.g. human patients - this is usually called the "physiologically relevant time". This is usually either the time of the procedure or of specimen collection, but very often the source of the date/time is not known, only the date/time itself.

                    ShortClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
                    Comments

                    At least a date should be present unless this observation is a historical report. For recording imprecise or "fuzzy" times (For example, a blood glucose measurement taken "after breakfast") use the Timing datatype which allow the measurement to be tied to regular life events.

                    Control1..1
                    TypedateTime
                    [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    Knowing when an observation was deemed true is important to its relevance as well as determining trends.

                    Alternate NamesOccurrence
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Observation.effective[x]. The slices areUnordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                    • type @ $this
                    • 64. Observation.effective[x]:effectiveDateTime
                      Slice NameeffectiveDateTime
                      Definition

                      The date and time that the ICP case Observation was created. This should be in UTC format, and converted to UTC. e.g. New Zealand Daylight Savings time of 2024-02-19T11:17:44Z should be 2024-02-18T22:17:44Z

                      ShortThe date and time that the ICP case Observation was created. This must be in UTC yyyy-MM-dd'T'HH:mm:ss'Z'.
                      Comments

                      At least a date should be present unless this observation is a historical report. For recording imprecise or "fuzzy" times (For example, a blood glucose measurement taken "after breakfast") use the Timing datatype which allow the measurement to be tied to regular life events.

                      Control1..1
                      TypedateTime
                      [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                      Summarytrue
                      Requirements

                      Knowing when an observation was deemed true is important to its relevance as well as determining trends.

                      Alternate NamesOccurrence
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      dateTime-not-in-future-invariant: The date value cannot be in the future ($this <= now())
                      66. Observation.issued
                      Definition

                      The date and time this version of the observation was made available to providers, typically after the results have been reviewed and verified.

                      ShortDate/Time this version was made available
                      Comments

                      For Observations that don’t require review and verification, it may be the same as the lastUpdated time of the resource itself. For Observations that do require review and verification for certain updates, it might not be the same as the lastUpdated time of the resource itself due to a non-clinically significant update that doesn’t require the new version to be reviewed and verified again.

                      Control0..0
                      Typeinstant
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                      Summarytrue
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      68. Observation.performer
                      Definition

                      Who was responsible for asserting the observed value as "true".

                      ShortThis is the ACC Vendor ID, in most cases this is the organisation's HPI ID.
                      Control1..1
                      TypeReference(Organization)
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summarytrue
                      Requirements

                      May give a degree of confidence in the observation and also indicates where follow-up questions should be directed.

                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      70. Observation.value[x]
                      Definition

                      The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.

                      ShortActual result
                      Comments

                      An observation may have; 1) a single value here, 2) both a value and a set of related or component values, or 3) only a set of related or component values. If a value is present, the datatype for this element should be determined by Observation.code. A CodeableConcept with just a text would be used instead of a string if the field was usually coded, or if the type associated with the Observation.code defines a coded value. For additional guidance, see the Notes section below.

                      Control0..0
                      This element is affected by the following invariants: obs-7
                      TypeChoice of: Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                      Summarytrue
                      Requirements

                      An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

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

                      Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.value[x] is missing.

                      ShortThe reason why the ICP case Observation value is not present.
                      Comments

                      Null or exceptional values can be represented two ways in FHIR Observations. One way is to simply include them in the value set and represent the exceptions in the value. For example, measurement values for a serology test could be "detected", "not detected", "inconclusive", or "specimen unsatisfactory".

                      The alternate way is to use the value element for actual observations and use the explicit dataAbsentReason element to record exceptional values. For example, the dataAbsentReason code "error" could be used when the measurement was not completed. Note that an observation may only be reported if there are values to report. For example differential cell counts values may be reported only when > 0. Because of these options, use-case agreements are required to interpret general observations for null or exceptional values.

                      Control0..0
                      This element is affected by the following invariants: obs-6
                      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from data-absent-reason
                      (required to http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/ValueSet/acc-icp-data-absent-reason)
                      TypeCodeableConcept
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Requirements

                      For many results it is necessary to handle exceptional values in measurements.

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

                      A categorical assessment of an observation value. For example, high, low, normal.

                      ShortHigh, low, normal, etc.
                      Comments

                      Historically used for laboratory results (known as 'abnormal flag' ), its use extends to other use cases where coded interpretations are relevant. Often reported as one or more simple compact codes this element is often placed adjacent to the result value in reports and flow sheets to signal the meaning/normalcy status of the result.

                      Control0..0
                      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ObservationInterpretationCodes
                      (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation)

                      Codes identifying interpretations of observations.

                      TypeCodeableConcept
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Requirements

                      For some results, particularly numeric results, an interpretation is necessary to fully understand the significance of a result.

                      Alternate NamesAbnormal Flag
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      76. Observation.note
                      Definition

                      Comments about the observation or the results.

                      ShortComments about the observation
                      Comments

                      May include general statements about the observation, or statements about significant, unexpected or unreliable results values, or information about its source when relevant to its interpretation.

                      Control0..0
                      TypeAnnotation
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Requirements

                      Need to be able to provide free text additional information.

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

                      Indicates the site on the subject's body where the observation was made (i.e. the target site).

                      ShortObserved body part
                      Comments

                      Only used if not implicit in code found in Observation.code. In many systems, this may be represented as a related observation instead of an inline component.

                      If the use case requires BodySite to be handled as a separate resource (e.g. to identify and track separately) then use the standard extension bodySite.

                      Control0..0
                      BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTBodyStructures
                      (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site)

                      Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

                      TypeCodeableConcept
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      80. Observation.method
                      Definition

                      Indicates the mechanism used to perform the observation.

                      ShortHow it was done
                      Comments

                      Only used if not implicit in code for Observation.code.

                      Control0..0
                      BindingFor example codes, see ObservationMethods
                      (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods)

                      Methods for simple observations.

                      TypeCodeableConcept
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Requirements

                      In some cases, method can impact results and is thus used for determining whether results can be compared or determining significance of results.

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

                      The specimen that was used when this observation was made.

                      ShortSpecimen used for this observation
                      Comments

                      Should only be used if not implicit in code found in Observation.code. Observations are not made on specimens themselves; they are made on a subject, but in many cases by the means of a specimen. Note that although specimens are often involved, they are not always tracked and reported explicitly. Also note that observation resources may be used in contexts that track the specimen explicitly (e.g. Diagnostic Report).

                      Control0..0
                      TypeReference(Specimen)
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      84. Observation.device
                      Definition

                      The device used to generate the observation data.

                      Short(Measurement) Device
                      Comments

                      Note that this is not meant to represent a device involved in the transmission of the result, e.g., a gateway. Such devices may be documented using the Provenance resource where relevant.

                      Control0..0
                      TypeReference(Device, DeviceMetric)
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      86. Observation.referenceRange
                      Definition

                      Guidance on how to interpret the value by comparison to a normal or recommended range. Multiple reference ranges are interpreted as an "OR". In other words, to represent two distinct target populations, two referenceRange elements would be used.

                      ShortProvides guide for interpretation
                      Comments

                      Most observations only have one generic reference range. Systems MAY choose to restrict to only supplying the relevant reference range based on knowledge about the patient (e.g., specific to the patient's age, gender, weight and other factors), but this might not be possible or appropriate. Whenever more than one reference range is supplied, the differences between them SHOULD be provided in the reference range and/or age properties.

                      Control0..0
                      TypeBackboneElement
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Requirements

                      Knowing what values are considered "normal" can help evaluate the significance of a particular result. Need to be able to provide multiple reference ranges for different contexts.

                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text (low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists())
                      97. Observation.hasMember
                      Definition

                      This observation is a group observation (e.g. a battery, a panel of tests, a set of vital sign measurements) that includes the target as a member of the group.

                      ShortRelated resource that belongs to the Observation group
                      Comments

                      When using this element, an observation will typically have either a value or a set of related resources, although both may be present in some cases. For a discussion on the ways Observations can assembled in groups together, see Notes below. Note that a system may calculate results from QuestionnaireResponse into a final score and represent the score as an Observation.

                      Control0..0
                      TypeReference(Observation, QuestionnaireResponse, MolecularSequence)
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summarytrue
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      99. Observation.derivedFrom
                      Definition

                      Contained BIST measurement resource reference.

                      ShortBIST measurement this observation is based on.
                      Comments

                      All the reference choices that are listed in this element can represent clinical observations and other measurements that may be the source for a derived value. The most common reference will be another Observation. For a discussion on the ways Observations can assembled in groups together, see Notes below.

                      Control1..1
                      TypeReference(QuestionnaireResponse)
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summarytrue
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      101. Observation.component
                      Definition

                      Some observations have multiple component observations. These component observations are expressed as separate code value pairs that share the same attributes. Examples include systolic and diastolic component observations for blood pressure measurement and multiple component observations for genetics observations.

                      ShortComponent results
                      Comments

                      For a discussion on the ways Observations can be assembled in groups together see Notes below.

                      Control0..0
                      TypeBackboneElement
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summarytrue
                      Requirements

                      Component observations share the same attributes in the Observation resource as the primary observation and are always treated a part of a single observation (they are not separable). However, the reference range for the primary observation value is not inherited by the component values and is required when appropriate for each component observation.

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