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4.2.13.489 HL7 Version 2 Table 0489

Vocabulary

Work Group

Maturity Level: N/A

External

Use Context: Any

This is a table defined as part of HL7 v2 . Related FHIR content: v2 Risk Codes.

Summary

Name: v2 Risk Codes

Definition:

FHIR Value set/code system definition for HL7 v2 table 0489 ( Risk Codes)

Code System URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/v2/0489

Value Set URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/v2-0489

OID: ??

CodeSystem Resource XML / JSON

ValueSet Resource XML / JSON

This value set is used in the following places:

This value set is the designated 'entire code system' value set for v2 Risk Codes

4.2.13.489.1 Code System Content

Risk Codes

Code

Description

Comment

Version

AGG

Aggressive

A danger that can be associated with certain living subjects, including humans.

added v2.5

BHZ

Biohazard

Material contains microorganisms that are an environmental hazard. Must be handled with special care.

added v2.5

BIO

Biological

The dangers associated with normal biological materials. I.e. potential risk of unknown infections. Routine biological materials from living subjects.

added v2.5

COR

Corrosive

Material is corrosive and may cause severe injury to skin, mucous membranes and eyes. Avoid any unprotected contact.

added v2.5

ESC

Escape Risk

The entity is at risk for escaping from containment or control.

added v2.5

EXP

Explosive

Material is an explosive mixture. Keep away from fire, sparks, and heat.

added v2.5

IFL

MaterialDangerInflammable

Material is highly inflammable and in certain mixtures (with air) may lead to explosions. Keep away from fire, sparks and excessive heat.

added v2.5

INF

MaterialDangerInfectious

Material known to be infectious with human pathogenic microorganisms. Those who handle this material must take precautions for their protection.

added v2.5

INJ

Injury Hazard

Material is solid and sharp (e.g. cannulas.) Dispose in hard container.

added v2.5

POI

Poison

Material is poisonous to humans and/or animals. Special care must be taken to avoid incorporation, even of small amounts.

added v2.5

RAD

Radioactive

Material is a source for ionizing radiation and must be handled with special care to avoid injury of those who handle it and to avoid environmental hazards.

added v2.5