CDC National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Digital Quality Measures (dQM) Content Package IG
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This page is part of the CDC National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Digital Quality Measures (dQM) Content Package IG (v1.0.0: Release) based on FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) R4. The current version which supersedes this version is 2.0.0. For a full list of available versions, see the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: ACH Monthly Event Encounter

Official URL: http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/fhirportal/dqm/ig/StructureDefinition/ach-monthly-encounter Version: 1.0.0
Standards status: Trial-use Maturity Level: 1 Computable Name: AcuteCareHospitalMonthlyReportingEncounter

This profile contains Required and Must Support data elements for reporting encounter information to the NHSN Acute Care Hospital (ACH) Monthly Digital Quality Measure. This profile is based on the HL7 FHIR® US Core Encounter Profile v3.1.1.

Usages:

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Formal Views of Profile Content

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

Name Flags Card. Type Description & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Encounter C 0..* USCoreEncounterProfile An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
Constraints: encounter-ach-monthly-initial-population, encounter-location-type-initial-population
... id Σ 1..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
.... use ?!SΣ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
.... type SΣ 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.
.... system SΣ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
.... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
.... period SΣ 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code triaged | in-progress | finished | onleave | entered-in-error
Binding: ACH Monthly Encounter Status ValueSet (required)
... class SΣ 1..1 Coding Classification of patient encounter
Binding: ActEncounterCode (3.0.0) (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
... classHistory S 0..* BackboneElement List of past encounter classes
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... class 1..1 Coding inpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency +
Binding: ActEncounterCode (3.0.0) (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
.... period 1..1 Period The time that the episode was in the specified class
... type SΣ 1..* CodeableConcept Specific type of encounter
Binding: US Core Encounter Type (extensible): Valueset to describe the Encounter Type
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(US Core Patient Profile) The patient or group present at the encounter
.... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... participant SΣ 0..* BackboneElement List of participants involved in the encounter
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... type SΣ 0..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.
.... period S 0..1 Period Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
.... individual SΣ 0..1 Reference(US Core Practitioner Profile) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
... period S 1..1 Period The start and end time of the encounter
... reasonCode SΣ 0..* CodeableConcept Coded reason the encounter takes place
Binding: EncounterReasonCodes (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place.
... diagnosis SΣ 0..* BackboneElement The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... condition Σ 1..1 Reference(Condition | Procedure) The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
.... use S 0..1 CodeableConcept Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
Binding: DiagnosisRole (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents.
.... rank S 0..1 positiveInt Ranking of the diagnosis (for each role type)
... hospitalization S 0..1 BackboneElement Details about the admission to a healthcare service
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... origin S 0..1 Reference(Location | Organization) The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
.... admitSource S 0..1 CodeableConcept From where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer)
Binding: AdmitSource (preferred): From where the patient was admitted.
.... reAdmission S 0..1 CodeableConcept The type of hospital re-admission that has occurred (if any). If the value is absent, then this is not identified as a readmission
Binding: hl7VS-re-admissionIndicator (preferred)
.... dietPreference S 0..* CodeableConcept Diet preferences reported by the patient
Binding: Diet (preferred)
.... dischargeDisposition S 0..1 CodeableConcept Category or kind of location after discharge
Binding: DischargeDisposition (preferred)
... location S 1..* BackboneElement List of locations where the patient has been. Used in part to discern whether the patient is Inpatient, Emergency and or Observation status.
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... location S 1..1 Reference(Location) Location the encounter takes place
..... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... status S 0..1 code planned | active | reserved | completed
Binding: EncounterLocationStatus (required): The status of the location.
.... physicalType S 0..1 CodeableConcept The physical type of the location (usually the level in the location hierachy - bed room ward etc.)
Binding: LocationType (extensible)
.... period 1..1 Period Time period during which the patient was present at the location

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Conformance ValueSet URI
Encounter.identifier.use required IdentifierUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.identifier.type extensible Identifier Type Codes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.status required AcuteCareHospitalMonthlyEncounterStatus
http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/fhirportal/dqm/ig/ValueSet/ach-monthly-encounter-status
From this IG
Encounter.class extensible ActEncounterCode
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode|3.0.0
Encounter.classHistory.class extensible ActEncounterCode
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode|3.0.0
Encounter.type extensible USCoreEncounterType
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-encounter-type
Encounter.participant.type extensible ParticipantType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-participant-type
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.reasonCode preferred EncounterReasonCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-reason
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.diagnosis.use preferred DiagnosisRole
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/diagnosis-role
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSource preferred AdmitSource
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-admit-source
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.reAdmission preferred Hl7VSReAdmissionIndicator
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0092
Encounter.hospitalization.dietPreference preferred Diet
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-diet
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDisposition preferred DischargeDisposition
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-discharge-disposition
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.location.status required EncounterLocationStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-location-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.location.physicalType extensible LocationType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-physical-type
From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Details Requirements
dom-2 error Encounter If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Encounter 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 Encounter 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 Encounter If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Encounter 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())
encounter-ach-monthly-initial-population error Encounter Encounter: (class must be from ACH Monthly encounter class) or (type from 'Encounter Inpatient', 'Emergency Department Visit', or 'Observation Services') or (Encounter location type from 'Inpatient, Emergency, and Observation Locations')
: class.memberOf('http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/fhirportal/dqm/ig/ValueSet/ach-monthly-encounter-class') or class.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1046.274') or type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113883.3.666.5.307')).exists() or type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113883.3.117.1.7.1.292')).exists() or type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1111.143')).exists() or location.where(location.resolve().type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1046.265')).exists()).exists()
encounter-location-type-initial-population warning Encounter Encounter: references at least one Location where type is from 'Inpatient, Emergency, and Observation Locations'
: location.where(location.resolve().type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1046.265')).exists()).exists() or location.where(location.resolve().partOf.resolve().type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1046.265')).exists()).exists()
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from USCoreEncounterProfile

Name Flags Card. Type Description & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Encounter C 0..* USCoreEncounterProfile An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
Constraints: encounter-ach-monthly-initial-population, encounter-location-type-initial-population
... id 1..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta
.... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
..... extension:link-received-date-extension 0..1 dateTime Received Date
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/fhirportal/dqm/ig/StructureDefinition/link-received-date-extension
... identifier 1..* Identifier Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
.... use S 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
.... type S 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
.... period S 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
... classHistory S 0..* BackboneElement List of past encounter classes
... subject
.... reference S 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... period 1..1 Period The start and end time of the encounter
... diagnosis S 0..* BackboneElement The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter
.... use S 0..1 CodeableConcept Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
.... rank S 0..1 positiveInt Ranking of the diagnosis (for each role type)
... hospitalization
.... origin S 0..1 Reference(Location | Organization) The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
.... admitSource S 0..1 CodeableConcept From where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer)
.... reAdmission S 0..1 CodeableConcept The type of hospital re-admission that has occurred (if any). If the value is absent, then this is not identified as a readmission
Binding: hl7VS-re-admissionIndicator (preferred)
.... dietPreference S 0..* CodeableConcept Diet preferences reported by the patient
Binding: Diet (preferred)
.... dischargeDisposition 0..1 CodeableConcept Category or kind of location after discharge
Binding: DischargeDisposition (preferred)
... location 1..* BackboneElement List of locations where the patient has been. Used in part to discern whether the patient is Inpatient, Emergency and or Observation status.
.... location
..... reference S 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... status S 0..1 code planned | active | reserved | completed
.... physicalType S 0..1 CodeableConcept The physical type of the location (usually the level in the location hierachy - bed room ward etc.)
Binding: LocationType (extensible)
.... period 1..1 Period Time period during which the patient was present at the location

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Conformance ValueSet URI
Encounter.status required AcuteCareHospitalMonthlyEncounterStatus
http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/fhirportal/dqm/ig/ValueSet/ach-monthly-encounter-status
From this IG
Encounter.hospitalization.reAdmission preferred Hl7VSReAdmissionIndicator
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0092
Encounter.hospitalization.dietPreference preferred Diet
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-diet
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDisposition preferred DischargeDisposition
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-discharge-disposition
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.location.physicalType extensible LocationType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-physical-type
From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Details Requirements
encounter-ach-monthly-initial-population error Encounter Encounter: (class must be from ACH Monthly encounter class) or (type from 'Encounter Inpatient', 'Emergency Department Visit', or 'Observation Services') or (Encounter location type from 'Inpatient, Emergency, and Observation Locations')
: class.memberOf('http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/fhirportal/dqm/ig/ValueSet/ach-monthly-encounter-class') or class.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1046.274') or type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113883.3.666.5.307')).exists() or type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113883.3.117.1.7.1.292')).exists() or type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1111.143')).exists() or location.where(location.resolve().type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1046.265')).exists()).exists()
encounter-location-type-initial-population warning Encounter Encounter: references at least one Location where type is from 'Inpatient, Emergency, and Observation Locations'
: location.where(location.resolve().type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1046.265')).exists()).exists() or location.where(location.resolve().partOf.resolve().type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1046.265')).exists()).exists()
Name Flags Card. Type Description & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Encounter C 0..* USCoreEncounterProfile An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
Constraints: encounter-ach-monthly-initial-population, encounter-location-type-initial-population
... id Σ 1..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... extension:link-received-date-extension 0..1 dateTime Received Date
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/fhirportal/dqm/ig/StructureDefinition/link-received-date-extension
.... versionId Σ 0..1 id Version specific identifier
.... lastUpdated Σ 0..1 instant When the resource version last changed
.... source Σ 0..1 uri Identifies where the resource comes from
.... profile Σ 0..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
.... security Σ 0..* Coding Security Labels applied to this resource
Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.
.... tag Σ 0..* Coding Tags applied to this resource
Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ 1..* Identifier Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... use ?!SΣ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
.... type SΣ 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.
.... system SΣ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
.... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
.... period SΣ 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
.... assigner Σ 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code triaged | in-progress | finished | onleave | entered-in-error
Binding: ACH Monthly Encounter Status ValueSet (required)
... statusHistory 0..* BackboneElement List of past encounter statuses
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... status 1..1 code planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
.... period 1..1 Period The time that the episode was in the specified status
... class SΣ 1..1 Coding Classification of patient encounter
Binding: ActEncounterCode (3.0.0) (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
... classHistory S 0..* BackboneElement List of past encounter classes
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... class 1..1 Coding inpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency +
Binding: ActEncounterCode (3.0.0) (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
.... period 1..1 Period The time that the episode was in the specified class
... type SΣ 1..* CodeableConcept Specific type of encounter
Binding: US Core Encounter Type (extensible): Valueset to describe the Encounter Type
... serviceType Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Specific type of service
Binding: ServiceType (example): Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided.
... priority 0..1 CodeableConcept Indicates the urgency of the encounter
Binding: ActPriority (3.0.0) (example): Indicates the urgency of the encounter.
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(US Core Patient Profile) The patient or group present at the encounter
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... type Σ 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).
.... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... episodeOfCare Σ 0..* Reference(EpisodeOfCare) Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
... basedOn 0..* Reference(ServiceRequest) The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter
... participant SΣ 0..* BackboneElement List of participants involved in the encounter
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... type SΣ 0..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.
.... period S 0..1 Period Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
.... individual SΣ 0..1 Reference(US Core Practitioner Profile) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
... appointment Σ 0..* Reference(Appointment) The appointment that scheduled this encounter
... period S 1..1 Period The start and end time of the encounter
... length 0..1 Duration Quantity of time the encounter lasted (less time absent)
... reasonCode SΣ 0..* CodeableConcept Coded reason the encounter takes place
Binding: EncounterReasonCodes (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place.
... reasonReference Σ 0..* Reference(Condition | Procedure | Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation) Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
... diagnosis SΣ 0..* BackboneElement The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... condition Σ 1..1 Reference(Condition | Procedure) The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
.... use S 0..1 CodeableConcept Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
Binding: DiagnosisRole (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents.
.... rank S 0..1 positiveInt Ranking of the diagnosis (for each role type)
... account 0..* Reference(Account) The set of accounts that may be used for billing for this Encounter
... hospitalization S 0..1 BackboneElement Details about the admission to a healthcare service
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... preAdmissionIdentifier 0..1 Identifier Pre-admission identifier
.... origin S 0..1 Reference(Location | Organization) The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
.... admitSource S 0..1 CodeableConcept From where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer)
Binding: AdmitSource (preferred): From where the patient was admitted.
.... reAdmission S 0..1 CodeableConcept The type of hospital re-admission that has occurred (if any). If the value is absent, then this is not identified as a readmission
Binding: hl7VS-re-admissionIndicator (preferred)
.... dietPreference S 0..* CodeableConcept Diet preferences reported by the patient
Binding: Diet (preferred)
.... specialCourtesy 0..* CodeableConcept Special courtesies (VIP, board member)
Binding: SpecialCourtesy (preferred): Special courtesies.
.... specialArrangement 0..* CodeableConcept Wheelchair, translator, stretcher, etc.
Binding: SpecialArrangements (preferred): Special arrangements.
.... destination 0..1 Reference(Location | Organization) Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
.... dischargeDisposition S 0..1 CodeableConcept Category or kind of location after discharge
Binding: DischargeDisposition (preferred)
... location S 1..* BackboneElement List of locations where the patient has been. Used in part to discern whether the patient is Inpatient, Emergency and or Observation status.
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... location S 1..1 Reference(Location) Location the encounter takes place
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
..... type Σ 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).
..... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
..... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
.... status S 0..1 code planned | active | reserved | completed
Binding: EncounterLocationStatus (required): The status of the location.
.... physicalType S 0..1 CodeableConcept The physical type of the location (usually the level in the location hierachy - bed room ward etc.)
Binding: LocationType (extensible)
.... period 1..1 Period Time period during which the patient was present at the location
... serviceProvider 0..1 Reference(Organization) The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
... partOf 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Another Encounter this encounter is part of

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Conformance ValueSet URI
Encounter.meta.security extensible All Security Labels
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/security-labels|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.meta.tag example CommonTags
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/common-tags|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.language preferred CommonLanguages
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
From the FHIR Standard
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Encounter.identifier.use required IdentifierUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.identifier.type extensible Identifier Type Codes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.status required AcuteCareHospitalMonthlyEncounterStatus
http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/fhirportal/dqm/ig/ValueSet/ach-monthly-encounter-status
From this IG
Encounter.statusHistory.status required EncounterStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.class extensible ActEncounterCode
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode|3.0.0
Encounter.classHistory.class extensible ActEncounterCode
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode|3.0.0
Encounter.type extensible USCoreEncounterType
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-encounter-type
Encounter.serviceType example ServiceType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/service-type
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.priority example ActPriority
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActPriority|3.0.0
Encounter.subject.type extensible ResourceType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.participant.type extensible ParticipantType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-participant-type
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.reasonCode preferred EncounterReasonCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-reason
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.diagnosis.use preferred DiagnosisRole
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/diagnosis-role
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSource preferred AdmitSource
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-admit-source
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.reAdmission preferred Hl7VSReAdmissionIndicator
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0092
Encounter.hospitalization.dietPreference preferred Diet
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-diet
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.specialCourtesy preferred SpecialCourtesy
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-special-courtesy
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.specialArrangement preferred SpecialArrangements
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-special-arrangements
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDisposition preferred DischargeDisposition
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-discharge-disposition
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.location.location.type extensible ResourceType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.location.status required EncounterLocationStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-location-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.location.physicalType extensible LocationType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-physical-type
From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Details Requirements
dom-2 error Encounter If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Encounter 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 Encounter 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 Encounter If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Encounter 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())
encounter-ach-monthly-initial-population error Encounter Encounter: (class must be from ACH Monthly encounter class) or (type from 'Encounter Inpatient', 'Emergency Department Visit', or 'Observation Services') or (Encounter location type from 'Inpatient, Emergency, and Observation Locations')
: class.memberOf('http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/fhirportal/dqm/ig/ValueSet/ach-monthly-encounter-class') or class.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1046.274') or type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113883.3.666.5.307')).exists() or type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113883.3.117.1.7.1.292')).exists() or type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1111.143')).exists() or location.where(location.resolve().type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1046.265')).exists()).exists()
encounter-location-type-initial-population warning Encounter Encounter: references at least one Location where type is from 'Inpatient, Emergency, and Observation Locations'
: location.where(location.resolve().type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1046.265')).exists()).exists() or location.where(location.resolve().partOf.resolve().type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1046.265')).exists()).exists()
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from USCoreEncounterProfile

Summary

Mandatory: 7 elements
Must-Support: 15 elements

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

Maturity: 1

Key Elements View

Name Flags Card. Type Description & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Encounter C 0..* USCoreEncounterProfile An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
Constraints: encounter-ach-monthly-initial-population, encounter-location-type-initial-population
... id Σ 1..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
.... use ?!SΣ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
.... type SΣ 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.
.... system SΣ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
.... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
.... period SΣ 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code triaged | in-progress | finished | onleave | entered-in-error
Binding: ACH Monthly Encounter Status ValueSet (required)
... class SΣ 1..1 Coding Classification of patient encounter
Binding: ActEncounterCode (3.0.0) (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
... classHistory S 0..* BackboneElement List of past encounter classes
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... class 1..1 Coding inpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency +
Binding: ActEncounterCode (3.0.0) (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
.... period 1..1 Period The time that the episode was in the specified class
... type SΣ 1..* CodeableConcept Specific type of encounter
Binding: US Core Encounter Type (extensible): Valueset to describe the Encounter Type
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(US Core Patient Profile) The patient or group present at the encounter
.... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... participant SΣ 0..* BackboneElement List of participants involved in the encounter
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... type SΣ 0..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.
.... period S 0..1 Period Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
.... individual SΣ 0..1 Reference(US Core Practitioner Profile) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
... period S 1..1 Period The start and end time of the encounter
... reasonCode SΣ 0..* CodeableConcept Coded reason the encounter takes place
Binding: EncounterReasonCodes (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place.
... diagnosis SΣ 0..* BackboneElement The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... condition Σ 1..1 Reference(Condition | Procedure) The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
.... use S 0..1 CodeableConcept Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
Binding: DiagnosisRole (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents.
.... rank S 0..1 positiveInt Ranking of the diagnosis (for each role type)
... hospitalization S 0..1 BackboneElement Details about the admission to a healthcare service
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... origin S 0..1 Reference(Location | Organization) The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
.... admitSource S 0..1 CodeableConcept From where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer)
Binding: AdmitSource (preferred): From where the patient was admitted.
.... reAdmission S 0..1 CodeableConcept The type of hospital re-admission that has occurred (if any). If the value is absent, then this is not identified as a readmission
Binding: hl7VS-re-admissionIndicator (preferred)
.... dietPreference S 0..* CodeableConcept Diet preferences reported by the patient
Binding: Diet (preferred)
.... dischargeDisposition S 0..1 CodeableConcept Category or kind of location after discharge
Binding: DischargeDisposition (preferred)
... location S 1..* BackboneElement List of locations where the patient has been. Used in part to discern whether the patient is Inpatient, Emergency and or Observation status.
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... location S 1..1 Reference(Location) Location the encounter takes place
..... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... status S 0..1 code planned | active | reserved | completed
Binding: EncounterLocationStatus (required): The status of the location.
.... physicalType S 0..1 CodeableConcept The physical type of the location (usually the level in the location hierachy - bed room ward etc.)
Binding: LocationType (extensible)
.... period 1..1 Period Time period during which the patient was present at the location

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Conformance ValueSet URI
Encounter.identifier.use required IdentifierUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.identifier.type extensible Identifier Type Codes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.status required AcuteCareHospitalMonthlyEncounterStatus
http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/fhirportal/dqm/ig/ValueSet/ach-monthly-encounter-status
From this IG
Encounter.class extensible ActEncounterCode
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode|3.0.0
Encounter.classHistory.class extensible ActEncounterCode
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode|3.0.0
Encounter.type extensible USCoreEncounterType
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-encounter-type
Encounter.participant.type extensible ParticipantType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-participant-type
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.reasonCode preferred EncounterReasonCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-reason
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.diagnosis.use preferred DiagnosisRole
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/diagnosis-role
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSource preferred AdmitSource
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-admit-source
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.reAdmission preferred Hl7VSReAdmissionIndicator
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0092
Encounter.hospitalization.dietPreference preferred Diet
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-diet
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDisposition preferred DischargeDisposition
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-discharge-disposition
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.location.status required EncounterLocationStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-location-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.location.physicalType extensible LocationType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-physical-type
From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Details Requirements
dom-2 error Encounter If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Encounter 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 Encounter 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 Encounter If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Encounter 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())
encounter-ach-monthly-initial-population error Encounter Encounter: (class must be from ACH Monthly encounter class) or (type from 'Encounter Inpatient', 'Emergency Department Visit', or 'Observation Services') or (Encounter location type from 'Inpatient, Emergency, and Observation Locations')
: class.memberOf('http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/fhirportal/dqm/ig/ValueSet/ach-monthly-encounter-class') or class.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1046.274') or type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113883.3.666.5.307')).exists() or type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113883.3.117.1.7.1.292')).exists() or type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1111.143')).exists() or location.where(location.resolve().type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1046.265')).exists()).exists()
encounter-location-type-initial-population warning Encounter Encounter: references at least one Location where type is from 'Inpatient, Emergency, and Observation Locations'
: location.where(location.resolve().type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1046.265')).exists()).exists() or location.where(location.resolve().partOf.resolve().type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1046.265')).exists()).exists()
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

Differential View

This structure is derived from USCoreEncounterProfile

Name Flags Card. Type Description & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Encounter C 0..* USCoreEncounterProfile An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
Constraints: encounter-ach-monthly-initial-population, encounter-location-type-initial-population
... id 1..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta
.... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
..... extension:link-received-date-extension 0..1 dateTime Received Date
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/fhirportal/dqm/ig/StructureDefinition/link-received-date-extension
... identifier 1..* Identifier Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
.... use S 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
.... type S 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
.... period S 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
... classHistory S 0..* BackboneElement List of past encounter classes
... subject
.... reference S 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... period 1..1 Period The start and end time of the encounter
... diagnosis S 0..* BackboneElement The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter
.... use S 0..1 CodeableConcept Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
.... rank S 0..1 positiveInt Ranking of the diagnosis (for each role type)
... hospitalization
.... origin S 0..1 Reference(Location | Organization) The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
.... admitSource S 0..1 CodeableConcept From where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer)
.... reAdmission S 0..1 CodeableConcept The type of hospital re-admission that has occurred (if any). If the value is absent, then this is not identified as a readmission
Binding: hl7VS-re-admissionIndicator (preferred)
.... dietPreference S 0..* CodeableConcept Diet preferences reported by the patient
Binding: Diet (preferred)
.... dischargeDisposition 0..1 CodeableConcept Category or kind of location after discharge
Binding: DischargeDisposition (preferred)
... location 1..* BackboneElement List of locations where the patient has been. Used in part to discern whether the patient is Inpatient, Emergency and or Observation status.
.... location
..... reference S 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... status S 0..1 code planned | active | reserved | completed
.... physicalType S 0..1 CodeableConcept The physical type of the location (usually the level in the location hierachy - bed room ward etc.)
Binding: LocationType (extensible)
.... period 1..1 Period Time period during which the patient was present at the location

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Conformance ValueSet URI
Encounter.status required AcuteCareHospitalMonthlyEncounterStatus
http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/fhirportal/dqm/ig/ValueSet/ach-monthly-encounter-status
From this IG
Encounter.hospitalization.reAdmission preferred Hl7VSReAdmissionIndicator
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0092
Encounter.hospitalization.dietPreference preferred Diet
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-diet
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDisposition preferred DischargeDisposition
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-discharge-disposition
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.location.physicalType extensible LocationType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-physical-type
From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Details Requirements
encounter-ach-monthly-initial-population error Encounter Encounter: (class must be from ACH Monthly encounter class) or (type from 'Encounter Inpatient', 'Emergency Department Visit', or 'Observation Services') or (Encounter location type from 'Inpatient, Emergency, and Observation Locations')
: class.memberOf('http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/fhirportal/dqm/ig/ValueSet/ach-monthly-encounter-class') or class.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1046.274') or type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113883.3.666.5.307')).exists() or type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113883.3.117.1.7.1.292')).exists() or type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1111.143')).exists() or location.where(location.resolve().type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1046.265')).exists()).exists()
encounter-location-type-initial-population warning Encounter Encounter: references at least one Location where type is from 'Inpatient, Emergency, and Observation Locations'
: location.where(location.resolve().type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1046.265')).exists()).exists() or location.where(location.resolve().partOf.resolve().type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1046.265')).exists()).exists()

Snapshot View

Name Flags Card. Type Description & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Encounter C 0..* USCoreEncounterProfile An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
Constraints: encounter-ach-monthly-initial-population, encounter-location-type-initial-population
... id Σ 1..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... extension:link-received-date-extension 0..1 dateTime Received Date
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/fhirportal/dqm/ig/StructureDefinition/link-received-date-extension
.... versionId Σ 0..1 id Version specific identifier
.... lastUpdated Σ 0..1 instant When the resource version last changed
.... source Σ 0..1 uri Identifies where the resource comes from
.... profile Σ 0..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
.... security Σ 0..* Coding Security Labels applied to this resource
Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.
.... tag Σ 0..* Coding Tags applied to this resource
Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ 1..* Identifier Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... use ?!SΣ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
.... type SΣ 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.
.... system SΣ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
.... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
.... period SΣ 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
.... assigner Σ 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code triaged | in-progress | finished | onleave | entered-in-error
Binding: ACH Monthly Encounter Status ValueSet (required)
... statusHistory 0..* BackboneElement List of past encounter statuses
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... status 1..1 code planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
.... period 1..1 Period The time that the episode was in the specified status
... class SΣ 1..1 Coding Classification of patient encounter
Binding: ActEncounterCode (3.0.0) (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
... classHistory S 0..* BackboneElement List of past encounter classes
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... class 1..1 Coding inpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency +
Binding: ActEncounterCode (3.0.0) (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
.... period 1..1 Period The time that the episode was in the specified class
... type SΣ 1..* CodeableConcept Specific type of encounter
Binding: US Core Encounter Type (extensible): Valueset to describe the Encounter Type
... serviceType Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Specific type of service
Binding: ServiceType (example): Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided.
... priority 0..1 CodeableConcept Indicates the urgency of the encounter
Binding: ActPriority (3.0.0) (example): Indicates the urgency of the encounter.
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(US Core Patient Profile) The patient or group present at the encounter
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... type Σ 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).
.... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... episodeOfCare Σ 0..* Reference(EpisodeOfCare) Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
... basedOn 0..* Reference(ServiceRequest) The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter
... participant SΣ 0..* BackboneElement List of participants involved in the encounter
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... type SΣ 0..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.
.... period S 0..1 Period Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
.... individual SΣ 0..1 Reference(US Core Practitioner Profile) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
... appointment Σ 0..* Reference(Appointment) The appointment that scheduled this encounter
... period S 1..1 Period The start and end time of the encounter
... length 0..1 Duration Quantity of time the encounter lasted (less time absent)
... reasonCode SΣ 0..* CodeableConcept Coded reason the encounter takes place
Binding: EncounterReasonCodes (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place.
... reasonReference Σ 0..* Reference(Condition | Procedure | Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation) Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
... diagnosis SΣ 0..* BackboneElement The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... condition Σ 1..1 Reference(Condition | Procedure) The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
.... use S 0..1 CodeableConcept Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
Binding: DiagnosisRole (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents.
.... rank S 0..1 positiveInt Ranking of the diagnosis (for each role type)
... account 0..* Reference(Account) The set of accounts that may be used for billing for this Encounter
... hospitalization S 0..1 BackboneElement Details about the admission to a healthcare service
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... preAdmissionIdentifier 0..1 Identifier Pre-admission identifier
.... origin S 0..1 Reference(Location | Organization) The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
.... admitSource S 0..1 CodeableConcept From where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer)
Binding: AdmitSource (preferred): From where the patient was admitted.
.... reAdmission S 0..1 CodeableConcept The type of hospital re-admission that has occurred (if any). If the value is absent, then this is not identified as a readmission
Binding: hl7VS-re-admissionIndicator (preferred)
.... dietPreference S 0..* CodeableConcept Diet preferences reported by the patient
Binding: Diet (preferred)
.... specialCourtesy 0..* CodeableConcept Special courtesies (VIP, board member)
Binding: SpecialCourtesy (preferred): Special courtesies.
.... specialArrangement 0..* CodeableConcept Wheelchair, translator, stretcher, etc.
Binding: SpecialArrangements (preferred): Special arrangements.
.... destination 0..1 Reference(Location | Organization) Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
.... dischargeDisposition S 0..1 CodeableConcept Category or kind of location after discharge
Binding: DischargeDisposition (preferred)
... location S 1..* BackboneElement List of locations where the patient has been. Used in part to discern whether the patient is Inpatient, Emergency and or Observation status.
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... location S 1..1 Reference(Location) Location the encounter takes place
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
..... type Σ 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).
..... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
..... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
.... status S 0..1 code planned | active | reserved | completed
Binding: EncounterLocationStatus (required): The status of the location.
.... physicalType S 0..1 CodeableConcept The physical type of the location (usually the level in the location hierachy - bed room ward etc.)
Binding: LocationType (extensible)
.... period 1..1 Period Time period during which the patient was present at the location
... serviceProvider 0..1 Reference(Organization) The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
... partOf 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Another Encounter this encounter is part of

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Conformance ValueSet URI
Encounter.meta.security extensible All Security Labels
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/security-labels|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.meta.tag example CommonTags
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/common-tags|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.language preferred CommonLanguages
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
From the FHIR Standard
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Encounter.identifier.use required IdentifierUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.identifier.type extensible Identifier Type Codes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.status required AcuteCareHospitalMonthlyEncounterStatus
http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/fhirportal/dqm/ig/ValueSet/ach-monthly-encounter-status
From this IG
Encounter.statusHistory.status required EncounterStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.class extensible ActEncounterCode
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode|3.0.0
Encounter.classHistory.class extensible ActEncounterCode
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode|3.0.0
Encounter.type extensible USCoreEncounterType
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-encounter-type
Encounter.serviceType example ServiceType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/service-type
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.priority example ActPriority
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActPriority|3.0.0
Encounter.subject.type extensible ResourceType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.participant.type extensible ParticipantType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-participant-type
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.reasonCode preferred EncounterReasonCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-reason
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.diagnosis.use preferred DiagnosisRole
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/diagnosis-role
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSource preferred AdmitSource
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-admit-source
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.reAdmission preferred Hl7VSReAdmissionIndicator
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0092
Encounter.hospitalization.dietPreference preferred Diet
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-diet
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.specialCourtesy preferred SpecialCourtesy
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-special-courtesy
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.specialArrangement preferred SpecialArrangements
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-special-arrangements
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDisposition preferred DischargeDisposition
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-discharge-disposition
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.location.location.type extensible ResourceType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.location.status required EncounterLocationStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-location-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Encounter.location.physicalType extensible LocationType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-physical-type
From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Details Requirements
dom-2 error Encounter If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Encounter 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 Encounter 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 Encounter If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Encounter 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())
encounter-ach-monthly-initial-population error Encounter Encounter: (class must be from ACH Monthly encounter class) or (type from 'Encounter Inpatient', 'Emergency Department Visit', or 'Observation Services') or (Encounter location type from 'Inpatient, Emergency, and Observation Locations')
: class.memberOf('http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/fhirportal/dqm/ig/ValueSet/ach-monthly-encounter-class') or class.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1046.274') or type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113883.3.666.5.307')).exists() or type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113883.3.117.1.7.1.292')).exists() or type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1111.143')).exists() or location.where(location.resolve().type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1046.265')).exists()).exists()
encounter-location-type-initial-population warning Encounter Encounter: references at least one Location where type is from 'Inpatient, Emergency, and Observation Locations'
: location.where(location.resolve().type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1046.265')).exists()).exists() or location.where(location.resolve().partOf.resolve().type.where(coding.memberOf('http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1046.265')).exists()).exists()
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from USCoreEncounterProfile

Summary

Mandatory: 7 elements
Must-Support: 15 elements

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

Maturity: 1

 

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