Netherlands - Generic Functions for data exchange Implementation Guide
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Resource Profile: NL Generic Functions Location Profile

Official URL: http://nuts-foundation.github.io/nl-generic-functions-ig/StructureDefinition/nl-gf-location Version: 0.2.0
Draft as of 2025-10-17 Computable Name: NlGfLocation

Physical location details for healthcare services, organizations, and practitioners.

Usages:

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Location 0..* NlcoreHealthcareProvider HealthcareProvider / OrganizationLocation
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code active | suspended | inactive
Binding: LocationStatus (required): Indicates whether the location is still in use.
... name Σ 1..1 string LocationName
... type Σ 1..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Binding: ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType (extensible): Indicates the type of function performed at the location.
.... telecom:telephoneNumbers CN 0..* NlcoreContactInformationTelephoneNumbers TelephoneNumbers
Constraints: cpt-2
.... telecom:emailAddresses CN 0..* NlcoreContactInformationEmailAddresses EmailAddresses
Constraints: cpt-2
... managingOrganization Σ 1..1 Reference(Organization | nl core HealthcareProvider Organization) Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Location.status Base required LocationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.type Base extensible ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType 📦3.0.0 THO v6.5

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
cpt-2 error Location.telecom:telephoneNumbers, Location.telecom:emailAddresses A system is required if a value is provided. value.empty() or system.exists()
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())

This structure is derived from NlcoreHealthcareProvider

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Location 0..* NlcoreHealthcareProvider HealthcareProvider / OrganizationLocation
... implicitRules 0..0
... modifierExtension 0..0
... status 1..1 code active | suspended | inactive
... type 1..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
... managingOrganization 1..1 Reference(Organization | nl core HealthcareProvider Organization) Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Location 0..* NlcoreHealthcareProvider HealthcareProvider / OrganizationLocation
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Unique code or number identifying the location to its users
... status ?!Σ 1..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 1..1 string LocationName
... 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 1..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Binding: ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType (extensible): Indicates the type of function performed at the location.
... Slices for telecom 0..* ContactPoint ContactInformation
Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:$this
.... telecom:telephoneNumbers CN 0..* NlcoreContactInformationTelephoneNumbers TelephoneNumbers
Constraints: cpt-2
.... telecom:emailAddresses CN 0..* NlcoreContactInformationEmailAddresses EmailAddresses
Constraints: cpt-2
... address 0..1 NlcoreAddressInformation AddressInformation
... 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 1..1 Reference(Organization | nl core HealthcareProvider Organization) Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep
... partOf 0..1 Reference(Location | nl core HealthcareProvider) 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

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Location.language Base preferred Common Languages 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.status Base required LocationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.operationalStatus Base preferred hl7VS-bedStatus 📦2.0.0 THO v6.5
Location.mode Base required LocationMode 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.type Base extensible ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType 📦3.0.0 THO v6.5
Location.physicalType Base example Location type 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.hoursOfOperation.​daysOfWeek Base required DaysOfWeek 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
cpt-2 error Location.telecom:telephoneNumbers, Location.telecom:emailAddresses A system is required if a value is provided. value.empty() or system.exists()
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 NlcoreHealthcareProvider

Summary

Mandatory: 4 elements
Prohibited: 2 elements

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Location 0..* NlcoreHealthcareProvider HealthcareProvider / OrganizationLocation
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code active | suspended | inactive
Binding: LocationStatus (required): Indicates whether the location is still in use.
... name Σ 1..1 string LocationName
... type Σ 1..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Binding: ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType (extensible): Indicates the type of function performed at the location.
.... telecom:telephoneNumbers CN 0..* NlcoreContactInformationTelephoneNumbers TelephoneNumbers
Constraints: cpt-2
.... telecom:emailAddresses CN 0..* NlcoreContactInformationEmailAddresses EmailAddresses
Constraints: cpt-2
... managingOrganization Σ 1..1 Reference(Organization | nl core HealthcareProvider Organization) Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Location.status Base required LocationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.type Base extensible ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType 📦3.0.0 THO v6.5

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
cpt-2 error Location.telecom:telephoneNumbers, Location.telecom:emailAddresses A system is required if a value is provided. value.empty() or system.exists()
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())

Differential View

This structure is derived from NlcoreHealthcareProvider

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Location 0..* NlcoreHealthcareProvider HealthcareProvider / OrganizationLocation
... implicitRules 0..0
... modifierExtension 0..0
... status 1..1 code active | suspended | inactive
... type 1..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
... managingOrganization 1..1 Reference(Organization | nl core HealthcareProvider Organization) Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Location 0..* NlcoreHealthcareProvider HealthcareProvider / OrganizationLocation
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Unique code or number identifying the location to its users
... status ?!Σ 1..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 1..1 string LocationName
... 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 1..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Binding: ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType (extensible): Indicates the type of function performed at the location.
... Slices for telecom 0..* ContactPoint ContactInformation
Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:$this
.... telecom:telephoneNumbers CN 0..* NlcoreContactInformationTelephoneNumbers TelephoneNumbers
Constraints: cpt-2
.... telecom:emailAddresses CN 0..* NlcoreContactInformationEmailAddresses EmailAddresses
Constraints: cpt-2
... address 0..1 NlcoreAddressInformation AddressInformation
... 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 1..1 Reference(Organization | nl core HealthcareProvider Organization) Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep
... partOf 0..1 Reference(Location | nl core HealthcareProvider) 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

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Location.language Base preferred Common Languages 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.status Base required LocationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.operationalStatus Base preferred hl7VS-bedStatus 📦2.0.0 THO v6.5
Location.mode Base required LocationMode 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.type Base extensible ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType 📦3.0.0 THO v6.5
Location.physicalType Base example Location type 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.hoursOfOperation.​daysOfWeek Base required DaysOfWeek 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
cpt-2 error Location.telecom:telephoneNumbers, Location.telecom:emailAddresses A system is required if a value is provided. value.empty() or system.exists()
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 NlcoreHealthcareProvider

Summary

Mandatory: 4 elements
Prohibited: 2 elements

 

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