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

ValueSet: SGHI Visit Type

Official URL: https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/visit-type Version: 0.1.0
Active as of 2026-05-12 Computable Name: SGHIVisitType

A ValueSet defining the possible visit types in SGHI's systems.

References

This value set is not used here; it may be used elsewhere (e.g. specifications and/or implementations that use this content)

Logical Definition (CLD)

  • Include these codes as defined in https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem version 📦0.1.0
    CodeDisplayDefinition
    AMBAmbulatoryA healthcare encounter where the patient is not admitted to a hospital or equivalent facility and receives care on a non-resident basis.
    IMPInpatientA healthcare encounter where the patient is admitted to a hospital or equivalent facility, assigned to a location where patients generally stay at least overnight and provided with room, board, and continuous nursing service.
    EMEREmergencyA healthcare encounter that takes place at a dedicated healthcare service delivery location where the patient receives immediate evaluation and treatment.
    FLDFieldA healthcare encounter that takes place outside of a traditional healthcare facility, such as in a mobile clinic or during a home visit.
    VRVirtualA healthcare encounter that takes place in a virtual environment, such as through telemedicine or a virtual consultation.
    HHHome HealthA healthcare encounter that takes place in a patient's home, typically involving healthcare services provided by visiting nurses or other healthcare professionals.
    ACUTEAcuteA healthcare encounter that is characterized by a sudden onset and severe symptoms.
    NONACInpatient Non-AcuteA healthcare encounter where the patient is admitted for care that does not require the intensity of an acute setting, such as rehabilitation or long-term care.
    OBSENCObservation EncounterA healthcare encounter where the patient is under observation to determine the need for further treatment or admission.
    PRENCPre-AdmissionA healthcare encounter that occurs prior to a scheduled admission for tests or evaluations.
    SSShort StayA healthcare encounter intended to be of short duration, typically less than 24 hours, but requiring more than basic outpatient care.
    CHEMOChemotherapyA visit specifically for the administration of chemotherapy treatments.
    RADIORadiotherapyA visit specifically for the administration of radiotherapy treatments.
    SURGSurgeryA visit for a surgical procedure, whether minor or major.
    imaging_onlyImaging visitA visit exclusively for diagnostic imaging services such as X-rays, MRIs, or CT scans.
    vaccinationVaccination visitA visit primarily for the administration of vaccines.
    lab_onlyLaboratory visitA visit exclusively for the collection of specimens or performing laboratory tests.
    pharmacy_onlyPharmacy visitA visit to a pharmacy for the purpose of picking up or consulting on medications.
    community_outreachCommunity outreach visitA healthcare encounter that occurs in a community setting as part of an outreach program.
    phone_consultationPhone consultationA healthcare encounter conducted over the telephone.
    inpatient_reviewInpatient reviewA visit to a patient currently admitted in an inpatient setting for the purpose of progress review.
    teleconsultationTeleconsultationA healthcare encounter conducted via video conferencing or other telecommunication technologies.
    traumaTrauma visitA visit for the evaluation and treatment of physical injuries caused by external force.
    home_visitHome visitA visit by a healthcare provider to a patient's place of residence.
    day_caseDay case / same-day admissionA visit where the patient is admitted and discharged on the same day for a procedure or treatment.
    procedure_visitOutpatient procedure visitA visit for a specific outpatient procedure that does not require overnight stay.
    urgent_careUrgent care visitA visit for a medical condition that requires prompt attention but is not a life-threatening emergency.
    chronic_careChronic care visitA visit for the ongoing management of a chronic disease or condition.
    preventivePreventive / wellness visitA visit focused on disease prevention and health maintenance, such as annual check-ups.
    inpatient_admissionInpatient admissionA visit for the purpose of admitting a patient to an inpatient facility.
    outpatient_consultationOutpatient consultationA visit for a consultation with a specialist or general practitioner in an outpatient setting.
    emergency_visitEmergency visitA visit for immediate medical attention due to an acute illness or injury.
    follow_upFollow-up visitA visit to review the progress of a patient after a previous encounter or treatment.

 

Expansion

Expansion performed internally based on codesystem SGHI Visit Type Code System v0.1.0 (CodeSystem)

This value set contains 33 concepts

SystemCodeDisplay (en)DefinitionJSONXML
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  AMBAmbulatoryA healthcare encounter where the patient is not admitted to a hospital or equivalent facility and receives care on a non-resident basis.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  IMPInpatientA healthcare encounter where the patient is admitted to a hospital or equivalent facility, assigned to a location where patients generally stay at least overnight and provided with room, board, and continuous nursing service.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  EMEREmergencyA healthcare encounter that takes place at a dedicated healthcare service delivery location where the patient receives immediate evaluation and treatment.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  FLDFieldA healthcare encounter that takes place outside of a traditional healthcare facility, such as in a mobile clinic or during a home visit.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  VRVirtualA healthcare encounter that takes place in a virtual environment, such as through telemedicine or a virtual consultation.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  HHHome HealthA healthcare encounter that takes place in a patient's home, typically involving healthcare services provided by visiting nurses or other healthcare professionals.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  ACUTEAcuteA healthcare encounter that is characterized by a sudden onset and severe symptoms.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  NONACInpatient Non-AcuteA healthcare encounter where the patient is admitted for care that does not require the intensity of an acute setting, such as rehabilitation or long-term care.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  OBSENCObservation EncounterA healthcare encounter where the patient is under observation to determine the need for further treatment or admission.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  PRENCPre-AdmissionA healthcare encounter that occurs prior to a scheduled admission for tests or evaluations.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  SSShort StayA healthcare encounter intended to be of short duration, typically less than 24 hours, but requiring more than basic outpatient care.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  CHEMOChemotherapyA visit specifically for the administration of chemotherapy treatments.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  RADIORadiotherapyA visit specifically for the administration of radiotherapy treatments.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  SURGSurgeryA visit for a surgical procedure, whether minor or major.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  imaging_onlyImaging visitA visit exclusively for diagnostic imaging services such as X-rays, MRIs, or CT scans.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  vaccinationVaccination visitA visit primarily for the administration of vaccines.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  lab_onlyLaboratory visitA visit exclusively for the collection of specimens or performing laboratory tests.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  pharmacy_onlyPharmacy visitA visit to a pharmacy for the purpose of picking up or consulting on medications.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  community_outreachCommunity outreach visitA healthcare encounter that occurs in a community setting as part of an outreach program.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  phone_consultationPhone consultationA healthcare encounter conducted over the telephone.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  inpatient_reviewInpatient reviewA visit to a patient currently admitted in an inpatient setting for the purpose of progress review.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  teleconsultationTeleconsultationA healthcare encounter conducted via video conferencing or other telecommunication technologies.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  traumaTrauma visitA visit for the evaluation and treatment of physical injuries caused by external force.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  home_visitHome visitA visit by a healthcare provider to a patient's place of residence.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  day_caseDay case / same-day admissionA visit where the patient is admitted and discharged on the same day for a procedure or treatment.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  procedure_visitOutpatient procedure visitA visit for a specific outpatient procedure that does not require overnight stay.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  urgent_careUrgent care visitA visit for a medical condition that requires prompt attention but is not a life-threatening emergency.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  chronic_careChronic care visitA visit for the ongoing management of a chronic disease or condition.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  preventivePreventive / wellness visitA visit focused on disease prevention and health maintenance, such as annual check-ups.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  inpatient_admissionInpatient admissionA visit for the purpose of admitting a patient to an inpatient facility.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  outpatient_consultationOutpatient consultationA visit for a consultation with a specialist or general practitioner in an outpatient setting.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  emergency_visitEmergency visitA visit for immediate medical attention due to an acute illness or injury.
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem  follow_upFollow-up visitA visit to review the progress of a patient after a previous encounter or treatment.

Explanation of the columns that may appear on this page:

Level A few code lists that FHIR defines are hierarchical - each code is assigned a level. In this scheme, some codes are under other codes, and imply that the code they are under also applies
System The source of the definition of the code (when the value set draws in codes defined elsewhere)
Code The code (used as the code in the resource instance)
Display The display (used in the display element of a Coding). If there is no display, implementers should not simply display the code, but map the concept into their application
Definition An explanation of the meaning of the concept
Comments Additional notes about how to use the code