HL7 FHIR Implementation Guide: DK Core
3.5.0 - ci-build
HL7 FHIR Implementation Guide: DK Core
3.5.0 - ci-build
HL7 FHIR Implementation Guide: DK Core, published by HL7 Denmark. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 3.5.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/hl7dk/dk-core/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions
| Official URL: http://hl7.dk/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/dk-core-location | Version: 3.5.0 | |||
| Draft as of 2025-09-25 | Computable Name: DkCoreLocation | |||
HL7 Denmark core profile for locations
This profile is primarily created for completeness towards International Patient Access (IPA) specification and is subject to undergo more profiling work in the future.
Usages:
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Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter:   |
|---|---|---|---|---|
  Location |
0..* | Location | Details and position information for a physical place | |
  implicitRules |
?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created |
 modifierExtension |
?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored |
| status |
?!Σ | 0..1 | code | active | suspended | inactive Binding: LocationStatus (required): Indicates whether the location is still in use. |
 managingOrganization |
Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Danish Core Organization Profile) | Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep |
 partOf |
0..1 | Reference(Danish Core Location Profile) | Another Location this one is physically a part of | |
| Documentation for this format | ||||
| Path | Conformance | ValueSet | URI |
| Location.status | required | LocationStatushttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-status|4.0.1From the FHIR Standard |
| Id | Grade | Path(s) | Details | Requirements |
| dom-2 | error | Location | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty() | |
| dom-3 | error | Location | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource : contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty() | |
| dom-4 | error | Location | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated : contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty() | |
| dom-5 | error | Location | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty() | |
| dom-6 | best practice | Location | A resource should have narrative for robust management : text.`div`.exists() | |
| ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()) | |
| ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists() |
This structure is derived from Location
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location |
0..* | Location | Details and position information for a physical place | |
| managingOrganization |
0..1 | Reference(Danish Core Organization Profile) | Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep | |
| partOf |
0..1 | Reference(Danish Core Location Profile) | Another Location this one is physically a part of | |
| Documentation for this format | ||||
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location |
0..* | Location | Details and position information for a physical place | |||||
| id |
Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact | ||||
 meta |
Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource | ||||
| implicitRules |
?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created | ||||
| language |
0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
| |||||
| text |
0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements | |||||
| contained |
0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources | |||||
 extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations | |||||
| modifierExtension |
?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored | ||||
| identifier |
Σ | 0..* | Identifier | Unique code or number identifying the location to its users | ||||
| status |
?!Σ | 0..1 | code | active | suspended | inactive Binding: LocationStatus (required): Indicates whether the location is still in use. | ||||
| operationalStatus |
Σ | 0..1 | Coding | The operational status of the location (typically only for a bed/room) Binding: hl7VS-bedStatus (preferred): The operational status if the location (where typically a bed/room). | ||||
| name |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Name of the location as used by humans | ||||
| alias |
0..* | string | A list of alternate names that the location is known as, or was known as, in the past | |||||
| description |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Additional details about the location that could be displayed as further information to identify the location beyond its name | ||||
| mode |
Σ | 0..1 | code | instance | kind Binding: LocationMode (required): Indicates whether a resource instance represents a specific location or a class of locations. | ||||
| type |
Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Type of function performed Binding: ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType (extensible): Indicates the type of function performed at the location. | ||||
| telecom |
0..* | ContactPoint | Contact details of the location | |||||
| address |
0..1 | Address | Physical location | |||||
| physicalType |
Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Physical form of the location Binding: LocationType (example): Physical form of the location. | ||||
 position |
0..1 | BackboneElement | The absolute geographic location | |||||
 id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations | |||||
| modifierExtension |
?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ||||
| longitude |
1..1 | decimal | Longitude with WGS84 datum | |||||
| latitude |
1..1 | decimal | Latitude with WGS84 datum | |||||
| altitude |
0..1 | decimal | Altitude with WGS84 datum | |||||
| managingOrganization |
Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Danish Core Organization Profile) | Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep | ||||
| partOf |
0..1 | Reference(Danish Core Location Profile) | Another Location this one is physically a part of | |||||
| hoursOfOperation |
0..* | BackboneElement | What days/times during a week is this location usually open | |||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations | |||||
| modifierExtension |
?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ||||
| daysOfWeek |
0..* | code | mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun Binding: DaysOfWeek (required): The days of the week. | |||||
| allDay |
0..1 | boolean | The Location is open all day | |||||
| openingTime |
0..1 | time | Time that the Location opens | |||||
| closingTime |
0..1 | time | Time that the Location closes | |||||
| availabilityExceptions |
0..1 | string | Description of availability exceptions | |||||
| endpoint |
0..* | Reference(Endpoint) | Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the location | |||||
| Documentation for this format | ||||||||
| Path | Conformance | ValueSet | URI | |||
| Location.language | preferred | CommonLanguageshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages|4.0.1From the FHIR Standard
| ||||
| Location.status | required | LocationStatushttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-status|4.0.1From the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Location.operationalStatus | preferred | Hl7VSBedStatushttp://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0116 | ||||
| Location.mode | required | LocationModehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-mode|4.0.1From the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Location.type | extensible | ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleTypehttp://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType | ||||
| Location.physicalType | example | LocationTypehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-physical-type|4.0.1From the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Location.hoursOfOperation.daysOfWeek | required | DaysOfWeekhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/days-of-week|4.0.1From the FHIR Standard |
| Id | Grade | Path(s) | Details | Requirements |
| dom-2 | error | Location | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty() | |
| dom-3 | error | Location | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource : contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty() | |
| dom-4 | error | Location | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated : contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty() | |
| dom-5 | error | Location | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty() | |
| dom-6 | best practice | Location | A resource should have narrative for robust management : text.`div`.exists() | |
| ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()) | |
| ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists() |
This structure is derived from Location
Key Elements View
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location |
0..* | Location | Details and position information for a physical place | |
| implicitRules |
?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created |
| modifierExtension |
?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored |
| status |
?!Σ | 0..1 | code | active | suspended | inactive Binding: LocationStatus (required): Indicates whether the location is still in use. |
| managingOrganization |
Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Danish Core Organization Profile) | Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep |
| partOf |
0..1 | Reference(Danish Core Location Profile) | Another Location this one is physically a part of | |
| Documentation for this format | ||||
| Path | Conformance | ValueSet | URI |
| Location.status | required | LocationStatushttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-status|4.0.1From the FHIR Standard |
| Id | Grade | Path(s) | Details | Requirements |
| dom-2 | error | Location | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty() | |
| dom-3 | error | Location | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource : contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty() | |
| dom-4 | error | Location | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated : contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty() | |
| dom-5 | error | Location | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty() | |
| dom-6 | best practice | Location | A resource should have narrative for robust management : text.`div`.exists() | |
| ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()) | |
| ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists() |
Differential View
This structure is derived from Location
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location |
0..* | Location | Details and position information for a physical place | |
| managingOrganization |
0..1 | Reference(Danish Core Organization Profile) | Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep | |
| partOf |
0..1 | Reference(Danish Core Location Profile) | Another Location this one is physically a part of | |
| Documentation for this format | ||||
Snapshot View
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location |
0..* | Location | Details and position information for a physical place | |||||
| id |
Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact | ||||
| meta |
Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource | ||||
| implicitRules |
?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created | ||||
| language |
0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
| |||||
| text |
0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements | |||||
| contained |
0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations | |||||
| modifierExtension |
?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored | ||||
| identifier |
Σ | 0..* | Identifier | Unique code or number identifying the location to its users | ||||
| status |
?!Σ | 0..1 | code | active | suspended | inactive Binding: LocationStatus (required): Indicates whether the location is still in use. | ||||
| operationalStatus |
Σ | 0..1 | Coding | The operational status of the location (typically only for a bed/room) Binding: hl7VS-bedStatus (preferred): The operational status if the location (where typically a bed/room). | ||||
| name |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Name of the location as used by humans | ||||
| alias |
0..* | string | A list of alternate names that the location is known as, or was known as, in the past | |||||
| description |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Additional details about the location that could be displayed as further information to identify the location beyond its name | ||||
| mode |
Σ | 0..1 | code | instance | kind Binding: LocationMode (required): Indicates whether a resource instance represents a specific location or a class of locations. | ||||
| type |
Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Type of function performed Binding: ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType (extensible): Indicates the type of function performed at the location. | ||||
| telecom |
0..* | ContactPoint | Contact details of the location | |||||
| address |
0..1 | Address | Physical location | |||||
| physicalType |
Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Physical form of the location Binding: LocationType (example): Physical form of the location. | ||||
| position |
0..1 | BackboneElement | The absolute geographic location | |||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations | |||||
| modifierExtension |
?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ||||
| longitude |
1..1 | decimal | Longitude with WGS84 datum | |||||
| latitude |
1..1 | decimal | Latitude with WGS84 datum | |||||
| altitude |
0..1 | decimal | Altitude with WGS84 datum | |||||
| managingOrganization |
Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Danish Core Organization Profile) | Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep | ||||
| partOf |
0..1 | Reference(Danish Core Location Profile) | Another Location this one is physically a part of | |||||
| hoursOfOperation |
0..* | BackboneElement | What days/times during a week is this location usually open | |||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations | |||||
| modifierExtension |
?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ||||
| daysOfWeek |
0..* | code | mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun Binding: DaysOfWeek (required): The days of the week. | |||||
| allDay |
0..1 | boolean | The Location is open all day | |||||
| openingTime |
0..1 | time | Time that the Location opens | |||||
| closingTime |
0..1 | time | Time that the Location closes | |||||
| availabilityExceptions |
0..1 | string | Description of availability exceptions | |||||
| endpoint |
0..* | Reference(Endpoint) | Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the location | |||||
| Documentation for this format | ||||||||
| Path | Conformance | ValueSet | URI | |||
| Location.language | preferred | CommonLanguageshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages|4.0.1From the FHIR Standard
| ||||
| Location.status | required | LocationStatushttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-status|4.0.1From the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Location.operationalStatus | preferred | Hl7VSBedStatushttp://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0116 | ||||
| Location.mode | required | LocationModehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-mode|4.0.1From the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Location.type | extensible | ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleTypehttp://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType | ||||
| Location.physicalType | example | LocationTypehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-physical-type|4.0.1From the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Location.hoursOfOperation.daysOfWeek | required | DaysOfWeekhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/days-of-week|4.0.1From the FHIR Standard |
| Id | Grade | Path(s) | Details | Requirements |
| dom-2 | error | Location | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty() | |
| dom-3 | error | Location | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource : contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty() | |
| dom-4 | error | Location | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated : contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty() | |
| dom-5 | error | Location | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty() | |
| dom-6 | best practice | Location | A resource should have narrative for robust management : text.`div`.exists() | |
| ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()) | |
| ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists() |
This structure is derived from Location
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