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4.4.2.46 HL7 v3 Value Set EntityRisk

Vocabulary

Work Group

Maturity Level: N/A

External

Use Context: Any

This value set (http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-EntityRisk) is defined as part of HL7 v3.

Summary

Defining URL:

http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-EntityRisk

Version:

2018-08-12

Name:

v3.EntityRisk

Title:

v3 Code System EntityRisk

Definition:

Kinds of risks associated with the handling of the material..

OID:

(for OID based terminology systems)

Source Resource

XML / JSON

This value set is used in the following places:

CodeSystem: This value set is the designated 'entire code system' value set for v3.EntityRisk

4.4.2.46.1 Content Logical Definition

This value set includes codes from the following code systems:

Include all codes defined in http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityRisk

4.4.2.46.2 Expansion

This expansion generated 01 Nov 2019

This value set contains 11 concepts

Expansion based on http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityRisk version 2018-08-12

All codes from system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityRisk

Lvl	Code	Display	Definition
0	AGG	aggressive	A danger that can be associated with certain living subjects, including humans.
0	BIO	Biological	The dangers associated with normal biological materials. I.e. potential risk of unknown infections. Routine biological materials from living subjects.
0	COR	Corrosive	Material is corrosive and may cause severe injury to skin, mucous membranes and eyes. Avoid any unprotected contact.
0	ESC	Escape Risk	The entity is at risk for escaping from containment or control.
0	IFL	inflammable	Material is highly inflammable and in certain mixtures (with air) may lead to explosions. Keep away from fire, sparks and excessive heat.
1	EXP	explosive	Material is an explosive mixture. Keep away from fire, sparks, and heat.
0	INF	infectious	Material known to be infectious with human pathogenic microorganisms. Those who handle this material must take precautions for their protection.
1	BHZ	biohazard	Material contains microorganisms that is an environmental hazard. Must be handled with special care.
0	INJ	injury hazard	Material is solid and sharp (e.g., cannulas). Dispose in hard container.
0	POI	poison	Material is poisonous to humans and/or animals. Special care must be taken to avoid incorporation, even of small amounts.
0	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.