SGHI FHIR Profile Implementation Guide
0.1.0 - ci-build

SGHI FHIR Profile Implementation Guide, published by Kathurima Kimathi. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 0.1.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/savannahghi/sil_fhir_profile_ig/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: SGHILocation - Detailed Descriptions

Draft as of 2025-09-04

Definitions for the sghi-fhir-location resource profile.

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

0. Location
Definition

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

ShortDetails and position information for a place
Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
dom-3: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource (contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().ofType(canonical) | %resource.descendants().ofType(uri) | %resource.descendants().ofType(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty())
dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated (contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty())
dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
2. Location.implicitRules
Definition

A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
Comments

Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of its narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

Control0..1
Typeuri
Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies its meaning or interpretation
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
4. Location.contained
Definition

These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, nor can they have their own independent transaction scope. This is allowed to be a Parameters resource if and only if it is referenced by a resource that provides context/meaning.

ShortContained, inline Resources
Comments

This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags in their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.

Control0..*
This element is affected by the following invariants: dom-2, dom-4, dom-3, dom-5
TypeResource
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
6. Location.modifierExtension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
8. Location.identifier
Definition

Unique code or number identifying the location to its users.

ShortUnique code or number identifying the location to its users
NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control10..*
TypeIdentifier
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

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

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
10. Location.identifier.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|5.0.0
(required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use)
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()))
12. Location.identifier.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
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Unless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from SGHI Standard Identifier Typeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type
(required to https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/sghi-identifier-types)
TypeCodeableConcept(SGHI CodeableConcept)
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()))
14. Location.identifier.system
Definition

Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, an absolute 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.

ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
16. Location.identifier.value
Definition

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

ShortThe 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 http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/rendered-value). 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
This element is affected by the following invariants: ident-1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
ExampleGeneral: 123456
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
18. Location.identifier.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.

Control10..1
TypeReference(SGHI Reference)(SGHI Organization, Organization)
Is Modifierfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
20. Location.status
Definition

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

Shortactive | suspended | inactive
Control10..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from LocationStatushttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-status|5.0.0
(required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-status|5.0.0)

Indicates whether the location is still in use.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
22. Location.operationalStatus
Definition

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

ShortThe operational status of the location (typically only for a bed/room)
Control10..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from The codes SHOULD be taken from SGHI Bed Statushttp://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0116
(required to https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/sghi-bed-status)
TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
24. Location.name
Definition

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

ShortName of the location as used by humans
Comments

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

Control10..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
26. Location.description
Definition

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

ShortAdditional details about the location that could be displayed as further information to identify the location beyond its name
Control10..1
Typemarkdown
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

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

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

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

Shortinstance | kind
Comments

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

Control10..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from LocationModehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-mode|5.0.0
(required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-mode|5.0.0)

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

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

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

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

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

ShortOfficial contact details for the location
Comments

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

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

Control10..1*
TypeExtendedContactDetail
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
Requirements

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

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

The contact details application for the purpose defined.

ShortContact details (e.g.phone/fax/url)
Control10..*
TypeContactPoint(SGHI ContactPoint)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
34. Location.contact.telecom.system
Definition

Telecommunications form for contact point - what communications system is required to make use of the contact.

Shortphone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
Control10..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: cpt-2
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from SGHI Contact Systemhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|5.0.0
(required to https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/sghi-contact-system)
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
36. Location.contact.telecom.value
Definition

The actual contact point details, in a form that is meaningful to the designated communication system (i.e. phone number or email address).

ShortThe actual contact point details
Comments

Additional text data such as phone extension numbers, or notes about use of the contact are sometimes included in the value.

Control10..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: cpt-2
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to support legacy numbers that are not in a tightly controlled format.

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

Identifies the purpose for the contact point.

Shorthome | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
Comments

Applications can assume that a contact is current unless it explicitly says that it is temporary or old.

Control10..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from SGHI Contact Point Usehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|5.0.0
(required to https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/sghi-contact-point-use)
Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary or old contact etc.for a current/permanent one
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to track the way a person uses this contact, so a user can choose which is appropriate for their purpose.

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

This contact detail is handled/monitored by a specific organization. If the name is provided in the contact, then it is referring to the named individual within this organization.

ShortThis contact detail is handled/monitored by a specific organization
Control0..1
TypeReference(SGHI Reference)(SGHI Organization, Organization)
Is Modifierfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

Some specific types of contact information can be an handled by an organization (eg legal council is via a specific firm).

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

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

ShortPhysical form of the location
Control10..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from For example codes, see SGHI Location Formhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-form
(required to https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/sghi-location-form)
TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

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

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

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

ShortOrganization responsible for provisioning and upkeep
Comments

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

Control10..1
TypeReference(SGHI Reference)(SGHI Organization, Organization)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know who manages the location.

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

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

ShortAnother Location this one is physically a part of
Control0..1
TypeReference(SGHI Reference)(SGHI Location, Location)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Requirements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Control10..1*
TypeAvailability
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
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 foundhere

0. Location
2. Location.identifier
NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control1..?
4. Location.identifier.use
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUse
(required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use)
6. Location.identifier.type
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from SGHI Standard Identifier Types
(required to https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/sghi-identifier-types)
TypeCodeableConcept(SGHI CodeableConcept)
8. Location.identifier.system
Control1..?
10. Location.identifier.value
Control1..?
12. Location.identifier.assigner
Control1..?
TypeReference(SGHI Reference)(SGHI Organization)
14. Location.status
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
16. Location.operationalStatus
Control1..?
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from SGHI Bed Status
(required to https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/sghi-bed-status)
Must Supporttrue
18. Location.name
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
20. Location.description
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
22. Location.mode
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
24. Location.contact
Control1..1
Must Supporttrue
26. Location.contact.telecom
Control1..?
TypeContactPoint(SGHI ContactPoint)
Must Supporttrue
28. Location.contact.telecom.system
Control1..?
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from SGHI Contact System
(required to https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/sghi-contact-system)
Must Supporttrue
30. Location.contact.telecom.value
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
32. Location.contact.telecom.use
Control1..?
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from SGHI Contact Point Use
(required to https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/sghi-contact-point-use)
Must Supporttrue
34. Location.contact.organization
TypeReference(SGHI Reference)(SGHI Organization)
36. Location.form
Control1..?
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from SGHI Location Form
(required to https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/sghi-location-form)
Must Supporttrue
38. Location.managingOrganization
Control1..?
TypeReference(SGHI Reference)(SGHI Organization)
Must Supporttrue
40. Location.partOf
TypeReference(SGHI Reference)(SGHI Location)
42. Location.hoursOfOperation
Control1..1
Must Supporttrue

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

0. Location
Definition

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

ShortDetails and position information for a place
Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
dom-3: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource (contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().ofType(canonical) | %resource.descendants().ofType(uri) | %resource.descendants().ofType(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty())
dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated (contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty())
dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
2. Location.id
Definition

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

ShortLogical id of this artifact
Comments

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

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

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

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

A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
Comments

Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of its narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

Control0..1
Typeuri
Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies its meaning or interpretation
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
8. Location.language
Definition

The base language in which the resource is written.

ShortLanguage of the resource content
Comments

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

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

IETF language tag for a human language

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

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

ShortText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
Comments

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

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

These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, nor can they have their own independent transaction scope. This is allowed to be a Parameters resource if and only if it is referenced by a resource that provides context/meaning.

ShortContained, inline Resources
Comments

This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags in their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.

Control0..*
This element is affected by the following invariants: dom-2, dom-4, dom-3, dom-5
TypeResource
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
14. Location.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
16. Location.modifierExtension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
18. Location.identifier
Definition

Unique code or number identifying the location to its users.

ShortUnique code or number identifying the location to its users
NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control1..*
TypeIdentifier
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

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

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
20. Location.identifier.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..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
Typeid
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
22. Location.identifier.extension
Definition

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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
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 Location.identifier.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
  • 24. Location.identifier.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)
    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()))
    26. Location.identifier.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
    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from SGHI Standard Identifier Types
    (required to https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/sghi-identifier-types)
    TypeCodeableConcept(SGHI CodeableConcept)
    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()))
    28. Location.identifier.system
    Definition

    Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, an absolute 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.

    ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    30. Location.identifier.value
    Definition

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

    ShortThe 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 http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/rendered-value). 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
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ident-1
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summarytrue
    ExampleGeneral: 123456
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    32. Location.identifier.period
    Definition

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

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

    Control1..1
    TypeReference(SGHI Reference)(SGHI Organization)
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    36. Location.status
    Definition

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

    Shortactive | suspended | inactive
    Control1..1
    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from LocationStatus
    (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-status|5.0.0)

    Indicates whether the location is still in use.

    Typecode
    Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    38. Location.operationalStatus
    Definition

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

    ShortThe operational status of the location (typically only for a bed/room)
    Control1..1
    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from SGHI Bed Status
    (required to https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/sghi-bed-status)
    TypeCoding
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    40. Location.name
    Definition

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

    ShortName of the location as used by humans
    Comments

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

    Control1..1
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    42. Location.alias
    Definition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    ShortAdditional details about the location that could be displayed as further information to identify the location beyond its name
    Control1..1
    Typemarkdown
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

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

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

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

    Shortinstance | kind
    Comments

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

    Control1..1
    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from LocationMode
    (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-mode|5.0.0)

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

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

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

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

    Indicates the type of function performed at the location.

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

    Indicates the type of function performed at the location.

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

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

    ShortOfficial contact details for the location
    Comments

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

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

    Control1..1
    TypeExtendedContactDetail
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summaryfalse
    Requirements

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

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    52. Location.contact.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..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
    Typeid
    Is Modifierfalse
    XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
    Summaryfalse
    54. Location.contact.extension
    Definition

    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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

    ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
    Comments

    There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

    Control0..*
    TypeExtension
    Is Modifierfalse
    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 Location.contact.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • value @ url
    • 56. Location.contact.purpose
      Definition

      The purpose/type of contact.

      ShortThe type of contact
      Comments

      If no purpose is defined, then these contact details may be used for any purpose.

      Control0..1
      BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from Contact entity type
      (preferred to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/contactentity-type)

      The purpose for which an extended contact detail should be used.

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

      The name of an individual to contact, some types of contact detail are usually blank.

      ShortName of an individual to contact
      Comments

      If there is no named individual, the telecom/address information is not generally monitored by a specific individual.

      Control0..*
      TypeHumanName
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      60. Location.contact.telecom
      Definition

      The contact details application for the purpose defined.

      ShortContact details (e.g.phone/fax/url)
      Control1..*
      TypeContactPoint(SGHI ContactPoint)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      62. Location.contact.telecom.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..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      Typeid
      Is Modifierfalse
      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
      Summaryfalse
      64. Location.contact.telecom.extension
      Definition

      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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifierfalse
      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 Location.contact.telecom.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • value @ url
      • 66. Location.contact.telecom.system
        Definition

        Telecommunications form for contact point - what communications system is required to make use of the contact.

        Shortphone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
        Control1..1
        This element is affected by the following invariants: cpt-2
        BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from SGHI Contact System
        (required to https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/sghi-contact-system)
        Typecode
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        68. Location.contact.telecom.value
        Definition

        The actual contact point details, in a form that is meaningful to the designated communication system (i.e. phone number or email address).

        ShortThe actual contact point details
        Comments

        Additional text data such as phone extension numbers, or notes about use of the contact are sometimes included in the value.

        Control1..1
        This element is affected by the following invariants: cpt-2
        Typestring
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Need to support legacy numbers that are not in a tightly controlled format.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        70. Location.contact.telecom.use
        Definition

        Identifies the purpose for the contact point.

        Shorthome | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
        Comments

        Applications can assume that a contact is current unless it explicitly says that it is temporary or old.

        Control1..1
        BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from SGHI Contact Point Use
        (required to https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/sghi-contact-point-use)
        Typecode
        Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary or old contact etc.for a current/permanent one
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Need to track the way a person uses this contact, so a user can choose which is appropriate for their purpose.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        72. Location.contact.telecom.rank
        Definition

        Specifies a preferred order in which to use a set of contacts. ContactPoints with lower rank values are more preferred than those with higher rank values.

        ShortSpecify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
        Comments

        Note that rank does not necessarily follow the order in which the contacts are represented in the instance.

        Ranks need not be unique. E.g. it's possible to have multiple contacts with rank=1. If the ranks have different systems or uses, this would be interpreted to mean "X is my most preferred phone number, Y is my most preferred email address" or "X is my preferred home email and Y is my preferred work email". If the system and use for equally-ranked contacts are the same, then the level of preference is equivalent for both repetitions.

        Ranks need not be sequential and not all repetitions must have a rank. For example, it's possible to have 4 contacts with ranks of 2, 5 and two with no rank specified. That would be interpreted to mean the first is preferred over the second and no preference stated for the remaining contacts.

        Control0..1
        TypepositiveInt
        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()))
        74. Location.contact.telecom.period
        Definition

        Time period when the contact point was/is in use.

        ShortTime period when the contact point was/is in use
        Control0..1
        TypePeriod
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        76. Location.contact.address
        Definition

        Address for the contact.

        ShortAddress for the contact
        Comments

        More than 1 address would be for different purposes, and thus should be entered as a different entry,.

        Control0..1
        TypeAddress
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        78. Location.contact.organization
        Definition

        This contact detail is handled/monitored by a specific organization. If the name is provided in the contact, then it is referring to the named individual within this organization.

        ShortThis contact detail is handled/monitored by a specific organization
        Control0..1
        TypeReference(SGHI Reference)(SGHI Organization)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Some specific types of contact information can be an handled by an organization (eg legal council is via a specific firm).

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

        Period that this contact was valid for usage.

        ShortPeriod that this contact was valid for usage
        Comments

        If the details have multiple periods, then enter in a new ExtendedContact with the new period.

        Control0..1
        TypePeriod
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        82. Location.address
        Definition

        Physical location.

        ShortPhysical location
        Comments

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

        Control0..1
        TypeAddress
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supportfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Requirements

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

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

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

        ShortPhysical form of the location
        Control1..1
        BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from SGHI Location Form
        (required to https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/sghi-location-form)
        TypeCodeableConcept
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

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

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

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

        ShortThe absolute geographic location
        Comments

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

        Control0..1
        TypeBackboneElement
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supportfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Requirements

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

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        88. Location.position.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..1
        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
        Typestring
        Is Modifierfalse
        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
        Summaryfalse
        90. Location.position.extension
        Definition

        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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

        ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
        Comments

        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

        Control0..*
        TypeExtension
        Is Modifierfalse
        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())
        92. Location.position.modifierExtension
        Definition

        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can 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 even if unrecognized
        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 element that contains them
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

        Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
        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())
        94. Location.position.longitude
        Definition

        Longitude. The value domain and the interpretation are the same as for the text of the longitude element in KML (see notes on Location main page).

        ShortLongitude with WGS84 datum
        Control1..1
        Typedecimal
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supportfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        96. Location.position.latitude
        Definition

        Latitude. The value domain and the interpretation are the same as for the text of the latitude element in KML (see notes on Location main page).

        ShortLatitude with WGS84 datum
        Control1..1
        Typedecimal
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supportfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        98. Location.position.altitude
        Definition

        Altitude. The value domain and the interpretation are the same as for the text of the altitude element in KML (see notes on Location main page).

        ShortAltitude with WGS84 datum
        Control0..1
        Typedecimal
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supportfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        100. Location.managingOrganization
        Definition

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

        ShortOrganization responsible for provisioning and upkeep
        Comments

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

        Control1..1
        TypeReference(SGHI Reference)(SGHI Organization)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Need to know who manages the location.

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

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

        ShortAnother Location this one is physically a part of
        Control0..1
        TypeReference(SGHI Reference)(SGHI Location)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supportfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Requirements

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

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

        Collection of characteristics (attributes).

        ShortCollection of characteristics (attributes)
        Comments

        These could be such things as is wheelchair accessible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

        Control1..1
        TypeAvailability
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        108. Location.virtualService
        Definition

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

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

        There are two types of virtual meetings that often exist:

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

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

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

        Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the location.

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

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

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