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: 0.3.0
Draft as of 2026-10-27 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: doco
Location 0..* NlcoreHealthcareProvider HealthcareProvider / OrganizationLocation
Location.Slices for identifier This element is included in summaries. 1..* Identifier Unique code or number identifying the location to its users
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Identifier Unique code or number identifying the location to its users
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type This element is included in summaries. 1..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding.system This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Required Pattern: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/provenance-participant-type (extensions allowed)
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding.code This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Required Pattern: author (extensions allowed)
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.system This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Required Pattern: http://fhir.nl/fhir/NamingSystem/ura (extensions allowed)
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Location.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code active | suspended | inactive
Binding: LocationStatus (required): Indicates whether the location is still in use.
Location.name This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string LocationName
Location.type This element is included in summaries. 1..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Binding: ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType (extensible): Indicates the type of function performed at the location.
Location.Slices for telecom 0..* ContactPoint ContactInformation
Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:$this
Location.Slices for telecom.telecom:telephoneNumbers CN 0..* NlcoreContactInformationTelephoneNumbers The snapshot does not say whether the constraints on the root of this type profile have been applied to this element, so assume they have not. Check the type profile directly as well TelephoneNumbers
Constraints: cpt-2
Location.Slices for telecom.telecom:emailAddresses CN 0..* NlcoreContactInformationEmailAddresses The snapshot does not say whether the constraints on the root of this type profile have been applied to this element, so assume they have not. Check the type profile directly as well EmailAddresses
Constraints: cpt-2
Location.managingOrganization This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Organization | nl core HealthcareProvider Organization) Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Location.identifier:AssignedId.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.identifier:AssignedId.​assigner.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.identifier:AssignedId.​assigner.identifier.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.status Base required LocationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.type Base extensible ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5

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: doco
Location 0..* NlcoreHealthcareProvider HealthcareProvider / OrganizationLocation
Location.implicitRules 0..0 A set of rules under which this content was created
Location.modifierExtension 0..0 Extension
Location.Slices for identifier 1..* Identifier Unique code or number identifying the location to its users
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId 1..1 Identifier Unique code or number identifying the location to its users
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.value 1..1 string The value that is unique
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner 1..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier 1..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type 1..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding 1..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding.system 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Required Pattern: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/provenance-participant-type (extensions allowed)
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding.code 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Required Pattern: author (extensions allowed)
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.system 0..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Required Pattern: http://fhir.nl/fhir/NamingSystem/ura (extensions allowed)
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.value 1..1 string The value that is unique
Location.name 1..1 string LocationName
Location.type 1..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Location.managingOrganization 1..1 Reference(Organization | nl core HealthcareProvider Organization) Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep

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NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Location 0..* NlcoreHealthcareProvider HealthcareProvider / OrganizationLocation
Location.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
Location.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
Location.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Location.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
Location.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
Location.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Location.Slices for identifier This element is included in summaries. 1..* Identifier Unique code or number identifying the location to its users
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Identifier Unique code or number identifying the location to its users
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.reference This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type This element is included in summaries. 1..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding.system This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Required Pattern: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/provenance-participant-type (extensions allowed)
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding.version This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding.code This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Required Pattern: author (extensions allowed)
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding.userSelected This element is included in summaries. 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.text This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.system This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Required Pattern: http://fhir.nl/fhir/NamingSystem/ura (extensions allowed)
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.assigner This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
Location.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code active | suspended | inactive
Binding: LocationStatus (required): Indicates whether the location is still in use.
Location.operationalStatus This element is included in summaries. 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).
Location.name This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string LocationName
Location.alias 0..* string A list of alternate names that the location is known as, or was known as, in the past
Location.description This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Additional details about the location that could be displayed as further information to identify the location beyond its name
Location.mode This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code instance | kind
Binding: LocationMode (required): Indicates whether a resource instance represents a specific location or a class of locations.
Location.type This element is included in summaries. 1..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Binding: ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType (extensible): Indicates the type of function performed at the location.
Location.Slices for telecom 0..* ContactPoint ContactInformation
Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:$this
Location.Slices for telecom.telecom:telephoneNumbers CN 0..* NlcoreContactInformationTelephoneNumbers The snapshot does not say whether the constraints on the root of this type profile have been applied to this element, so assume they have not. Check the type profile directly as well TelephoneNumbers
Constraints: cpt-2
Location.Slices for telecom.telecom:emailAddresses CN 0..* NlcoreContactInformationEmailAddresses The snapshot does not say whether the constraints on the root of this type profile have been applied to this element, so assume they have not. Check the type profile directly as well EmailAddresses
Constraints: cpt-2
Location.address 0..1 NlcoreAddressInformation The snapshot does not say whether the constraints on the root of this type profile have been applied to this element, so assume they have not. Check the type profile directly as well AddressInformation
Location.physicalType This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Physical form of the location
Binding: LocationType (example): Physical form of the location.
Location.position 0..1 BackboneElement The absolute geographic location
Location.position.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Location.position.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Location.position.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Location.position.longitude 1..1 decimal Longitude with WGS84 datum
Location.position.latitude 1..1 decimal Latitude with WGS84 datum
Location.position.altitude 0..1 decimal Altitude with WGS84 datum
Location.managingOrganization This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Organization | nl core HealthcareProvider Organization) Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep
Location.partOf 0..1 Reference(Location | nl core HealthcareProvider) Another Location this one is physically a part of
Location.hoursOfOperation 0..* BackboneElement What days/times during a week is this location usually open
Location.hoursOfOperation.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Location.hoursOfOperation.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Location.hoursOfOperation.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Location.hoursOfOperation.daysOfWeek 0..* code mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun
Binding: DaysOfWeek (required): The days of the week.
Location.hoursOfOperation.allDay 0..1 boolean The Location is open all day
Location.hoursOfOperation.openingTime 0..1 time Time that the Location opens
Location.hoursOfOperation.closingTime 0..1 time Time that the Location closes
Location.availabilityExceptions 0..1 string Description of availability exceptions
Location.endpoint 0..* Reference(Endpoint) Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the location

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Location.language Base preferred Common Languages 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.identifier:AssignedId.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.identifier:AssignedId.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.identifier:AssignedId.​assigner.type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.identifier:AssignedId.​assigner.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.identifier:AssignedId.​assigner.identifier.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.status Base required LocationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.operationalStatus Base preferred hl7VS-bedStatus 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5
Location.mode Base required LocationMode 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.type Base extensible ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5
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: 13 elements
Prohibited: 2 elements

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Location.identifier

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Location 0..* NlcoreHealthcareProvider HealthcareProvider / OrganizationLocation
Location.Slices for identifier This element is included in summaries. 1..* Identifier Unique code or number identifying the location to its users
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Identifier Unique code or number identifying the location to its users
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type This element is included in summaries. 1..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding.system This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Required Pattern: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/provenance-participant-type (extensions allowed)
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding.code This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Required Pattern: author (extensions allowed)
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.system This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Required Pattern: http://fhir.nl/fhir/NamingSystem/ura (extensions allowed)
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Location.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code active | suspended | inactive
Binding: LocationStatus (required): Indicates whether the location is still in use.
Location.name This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string LocationName
Location.type This element is included in summaries. 1..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Binding: ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType (extensible): Indicates the type of function performed at the location.
Location.Slices for telecom 0..* ContactPoint ContactInformation
Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:$this
Location.Slices for telecom.telecom:telephoneNumbers CN 0..* NlcoreContactInformationTelephoneNumbers The snapshot does not say whether the constraints on the root of this type profile have been applied to this element, so assume they have not. Check the type profile directly as well TelephoneNumbers
Constraints: cpt-2
Location.Slices for telecom.telecom:emailAddresses CN 0..* NlcoreContactInformationEmailAddresses The snapshot does not say whether the constraints on the root of this type profile have been applied to this element, so assume they have not. Check the type profile directly as well EmailAddresses
Constraints: cpt-2
Location.managingOrganization This element is included in summaries. 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.identifier:AssignedId.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.identifier:AssignedId.​assigner.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.identifier:AssignedId.​assigner.identifier.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.status Base required LocationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.type Base extensible ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5

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: doco
Location 0..* NlcoreHealthcareProvider HealthcareProvider / OrganizationLocation
Location.implicitRules 0..0 A set of rules under which this content was created
Location.modifierExtension 0..0 Extension
Location.Slices for identifier 1..* Identifier Unique code or number identifying the location to its users
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId 1..1 Identifier Unique code or number identifying the location to its users
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.value 1..1 string The value that is unique
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner 1..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier 1..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type 1..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding 1..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding.system 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Required Pattern: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/provenance-participant-type (extensions allowed)
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding.code 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Required Pattern: author (extensions allowed)
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.system 0..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Required Pattern: http://fhir.nl/fhir/NamingSystem/ura (extensions allowed)
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.value 1..1 string The value that is unique
Location.status 1..1 code active | suspended | inactive
Location.name 1..1 string LocationName
Location.type 1..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Location.managingOrganization 1..1 Reference(Organization | nl core HealthcareProvider Organization) Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep

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Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Location 0..* NlcoreHealthcareProvider HealthcareProvider / OrganizationLocation
Location.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
Location.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
Location.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Location.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
Location.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
Location.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Location.Slices for identifier This element is included in summaries. 1..* Identifier Unique code or number identifying the location to its users
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Identifier Unique code or number identifying the location to its users
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.reference This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type This element is included in summaries. 1..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding.system This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Required Pattern: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/provenance-participant-type (extensions allowed)
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding.version This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding.code This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Required Pattern: author (extensions allowed)
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.coding.userSelected This element is included in summaries. 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.type.text This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.system This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Required Pattern: http://fhir.nl/fhir/NamingSystem/ura (extensions allowed)
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.identifier.assigner This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Location.Slices for identifier.identifier:AssignedId.assigner.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
Location.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code active | suspended | inactive
Binding: LocationStatus (required): Indicates whether the location is still in use.
Location.operationalStatus This element is included in summaries. 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).
Location.name This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string LocationName
Location.alias 0..* string A list of alternate names that the location is known as, or was known as, in the past
Location.description This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Additional details about the location that could be displayed as further information to identify the location beyond its name
Location.mode This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code instance | kind
Binding: LocationMode (required): Indicates whether a resource instance represents a specific location or a class of locations.
Location.type This element is included in summaries. 1..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Binding: ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType (extensible): Indicates the type of function performed at the location.
Location.Slices for telecom 0..* ContactPoint ContactInformation
Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:$this
Location.Slices for telecom.telecom:telephoneNumbers CN 0..* NlcoreContactInformationTelephoneNumbers The snapshot does not say whether the constraints on the root of this type profile have been applied to this element, so assume they have not. Check the type profile directly as well TelephoneNumbers
Constraints: cpt-2
Location.Slices for telecom.telecom:emailAddresses CN 0..* NlcoreContactInformationEmailAddresses The snapshot does not say whether the constraints on the root of this type profile have been applied to this element, so assume they have not. Check the type profile directly as well EmailAddresses
Constraints: cpt-2
Location.address 0..1 NlcoreAddressInformation The snapshot does not say whether the constraints on the root of this type profile have been applied to this element, so assume they have not. Check the type profile directly as well AddressInformation
Location.physicalType This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Physical form of the location
Binding: LocationType (example): Physical form of the location.
Location.position 0..1 BackboneElement The absolute geographic location
Location.position.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Location.position.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Location.position.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Location.position.longitude 1..1 decimal Longitude with WGS84 datum
Location.position.latitude 1..1 decimal Latitude with WGS84 datum
Location.position.altitude 0..1 decimal Altitude with WGS84 datum
Location.managingOrganization This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Organization | nl core HealthcareProvider Organization) Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep
Location.partOf 0..1 Reference(Location | nl core HealthcareProvider) Another Location this one is physically a part of
Location.hoursOfOperation 0..* BackboneElement What days/times during a week is this location usually open
Location.hoursOfOperation.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Location.hoursOfOperation.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Location.hoursOfOperation.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Location.hoursOfOperation.daysOfWeek 0..* code mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun
Binding: DaysOfWeek (required): The days of the week.
Location.hoursOfOperation.allDay 0..1 boolean The Location is open all day
Location.hoursOfOperation.openingTime 0..1 time Time that the Location opens
Location.hoursOfOperation.closingTime 0..1 time Time that the Location closes
Location.availabilityExceptions 0..1 string Description of availability exceptions
Location.endpoint 0..* Reference(Endpoint) Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the location

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Location.language Base preferred Common Languages 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.identifier:AssignedId.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.identifier:AssignedId.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.identifier:AssignedId.​assigner.type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.identifier:AssignedId.​assigner.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.identifier:AssignedId.​assigner.identifier.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.status Base required LocationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.operationalStatus Base preferred hl7VS-bedStatus 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5
Location.mode Base required LocationMode 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.type Base extensible ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5
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: 13 elements
Prohibited: 2 elements

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Location.identifier

 

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