QI-Core Implementation Guide
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This page is part of the Quality Improvement Core Framework (v5.0.0: STU5 (v5.0.0)) based on FHIR R4. The current version which supercedes this version is 4.1.1. For a full list of available versions, see the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: QICore Organization

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/qicore/StructureDefinition/qicore-organization Version: 5.0.0
Active as of 2018-08-22 Computable Name: QICoreOrganization

Profile of Organization for decision support/quality metrics. Defines the core set of elements and extensions for quality rule and measure authors.

Usage

See the patterns page for implementation and usage patterns.

Examples

HL7 Example

Usage:

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

This structure is derived from USCoreOrganizationProfile

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Organization 0..*USCoreOrganizationProfileA grouping of people or organizations with a common purpose
... identifier:ccn S0..1IdentifierIdentifies this organization across multiple systems
Required Pattern: At least the following
.... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/NamingSystem/CMSCertificationNumber
.... use S1..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
.... value S1..1stringThe value that is unique
... identifier:ein S0..1IdentifierThere is not a general Tax Identifier Numer (TIN) OID. There is an SSN, a PTIN, and an ITIN, but no TIN generally. So the only slice specified here is EIN, if consumers determine a need for an SSN, submit a comment to that effect.
Required Pattern: At least the following
.... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.4
.... use S1..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
.... value S1..1stringThe value that is unique
... type S0..*CodeableConceptKind of organization
Binding: OrganizationType (preferred): Used to categorize the organization

... partOf 0..1Reference(QICore Organization)The organization of which this organization forms a part
... endpoint S0..*Reference(Endpoint)Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the organization

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSet
Organization.typepreferredOrganizationType
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Organization C0..*USCoreOrganizationProfileA grouping of people or organizations with a common purpose
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... Slices for identifier SΣC0..*IdentifierIdentifies this organization across multiple systems
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
.... identifier:NPI SΣC0..1IdentifierNational Provider Identifier (NPI)

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-npi
.... identifier:CLIA ΣC0..1IdentifierClinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Number for laboratories

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.7
.... identifier:ccn SΣC0..1IdentifierIdentifies this organization across multiple systems

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/NamingSystem/CMSCertificationNumber
..... use ?!SΣ1..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

..... value SΣ1..1stringThe value that is unique
Example General: 123456
.... identifier:ein SΣC0..1IdentifierThere is not a general Tax Identifier Numer (TIN) OID. There is an SSN, a PTIN, and an ITIN, but no TIN generally. So the only slice specified here is EIN, if consumers determine a need for an SSN, submit a comment to that effect.

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.4
..... use ?!SΣ1..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

..... value SΣ1..1stringThe value that is unique
Example General: 123456
... type SΣ0..*CodeableConceptKind of organization
Binding: OrganizationType (preferred): Used to categorize the organization


... name SΣC1..1stringName used for the organization
... telecom SC0..*ContactPointA contact detail for the organization
.... system SΣC0..1codephone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.

.... value SΣ0..1stringThe actual contact point details
.... use ?!Σ0..1codehome | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.

... address SC1..*AddressAn address for the organization
.... use ?!Σ0..1codehome | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address.


Example General: home
.... line SΣ0..4stringStreet name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc.
This repeating element order: The order in which lines should appear in an address label
Example General: 137 Nowhere Street
.... city SΣ0..1stringName of city, town etc.
Example General: Erewhon
.... state SΣ0..1stringSub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
Binding: USPS Two Letter Alphabetic Codes (extensible): Two letter USPS alphabetic codes.

.... postalCode SΣ0..1stringUS Zip Codes
Example General: 9132
.... country SΣ0..1stringCountry (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
... partOf Σ0..1Reference(QICore Organization)The organization of which this organization forms a part
... endpoint S0..*Reference(Endpoint)Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the organization

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet
Organization.identifier:ccn.userequiredIdentifierUse
Organization.identifier:ein.userequiredIdentifierUse
Organization.typepreferredOrganizationType
Organization.telecom.systemrequiredContactPointSystem
Organization.telecom.userequiredContactPointUse
Organization.address.userequiredAddressUse
Organization.address.stateextensibleUspsTwoLetterAlphabeticCodes (a valid code from https://www.usps.com/)

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorOrganizationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorOrganizationIf 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-4errorOrganizationIf 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-5errorOrganizationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceOrganizationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
org-1errorOrganizationThe organization SHALL at least have a name or an identifier, and possibly more than one
: (identifier.count() + name.count()) > 0
org-2errorOrganization.addressAn address of an organization can never be of use 'home'
: where(use = 'home').empty()
org-3errorOrganization.telecomThe telecom of an organization can never be of use 'home'
: where(use = 'home').empty()
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Organization C0..*USCoreOrganizationProfileA grouping of people or organizations with a common purpose
... id Σ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... Slices for identifier SΣC0..*IdentifierIdentifies this organization across multiple systems
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
.... identifier:NPI SΣC0..1IdentifierNational Provider Identifier (NPI)

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... use0..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
..... type0..1CodeableConceptDescription of identifier
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-npi
..... value0..1stringThe value that is unique
..... period0..1PeriodTime period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that issued id (may be just text)
.... identifier:CLIA ΣC0..1IdentifierClinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Number for laboratories

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... use0..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
..... type0..1CodeableConceptDescription of identifier
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.7
..... value0..1stringThe value that is unique
..... period0..1PeriodTime period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that issued id (may be just text)
.... identifier:ccn SΣC0..1IdentifierIdentifies this organization across multiple systems

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... use0..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
..... type0..1CodeableConceptDescription of identifier
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/NamingSystem/CMSCertificationNumber
..... value0..1stringThe value that is unique
..... period0..1PeriodTime period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that issued id (may be just text)
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... use ?!SΣ1..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

..... type Σ0..1CodeableConceptDescription 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 Σ0..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
..... value SΣ1..1stringThe value that is unique
Example General: 123456
..... period Σ0..1PeriodTime period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner Σ0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that issued id (may be just text)
.... identifier:ein SΣC0..1IdentifierThere is not a general Tax Identifier Numer (TIN) OID. There is an SSN, a PTIN, and an ITIN, but no TIN generally. So the only slice specified here is EIN, if consumers determine a need for an SSN, submit a comment to that effect.

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... use0..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
..... type0..1CodeableConceptDescription of identifier
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.4
..... value0..1stringThe value that is unique
..... period0..1PeriodTime period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that issued id (may be just text)
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... use ?!SΣ1..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

..... type Σ0..1CodeableConceptDescription 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 Σ0..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
..... value SΣ1..1stringThe value that is unique
Example General: 123456
..... period Σ0..1PeriodTime period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner Σ0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that issued id (may be just text)
... active ?!SΣ1..1booleanWhether the organization's record is still in active use
... type SΣ0..*CodeableConceptKind of organization
Binding: OrganizationType (preferred): Used to categorize the organization


... name SΣC1..1stringName used for the organization
... alias 0..*stringA list of alternate names that the organization is known as, or was known as in the past
... telecom SC0..*ContactPointA contact detail for the organization
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... system SΣC0..1codephone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.

.... value SΣ0..1stringThe actual contact point details
.... use ?!Σ0..1codehome | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.

.... rank Σ0..1positiveIntSpecify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
.... period Σ0..1PeriodTime period when the contact point was/is in use
... address SC1..*AddressAn address for the organization
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... use ?!Σ0..1codehome | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address.


Example General: home
.... type Σ0..1codepostal | physical | both
Binding: AddressType (required): The type of an address (physical / postal).


Example General: both
.... text Σ0..1stringText representation of the address
Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
.... line SΣ0..4stringStreet name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc.
This repeating element order: The order in which lines should appear in an address label
Example General: 137 Nowhere Street
.... city SΣ0..1stringName of city, town etc.
Example General: Erewhon
.... district Σ0..1stringDistrict name (aka county)
Example General: Madison
.... state SΣ0..1stringSub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
Binding: USPS Two Letter Alphabetic Codes (extensible): Two letter USPS alphabetic codes.

.... postalCode SΣ0..1stringUS Zip Codes
Example General: 9132
.... country SΣ0..1stringCountry (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
.... period Σ0..1PeriodTime period when address was/is in use
Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
... partOf Σ0..1Reference(QICore Organization)The organization of which this organization forms a part
... contact 0..*BackboneElementContact for the organization for a certain purpose
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... purpose 0..1CodeableConceptThe type of contact
Binding: ContactEntityType (extensible): The purpose for which you would contact a contact party.

.... name 0..1HumanNameA name associated with the contact
.... telecom 0..*ContactPointContact details (telephone, email, etc.) for a contact
.... address 0..1AddressVisiting or postal addresses for the contact
... endpoint S0..*Reference(Endpoint)Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the organization

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet
Organization.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Organization.identifier:ccn.userequiredIdentifierUse
Organization.identifier:ccn.typeextensibleIdentifier Type Codes
Organization.identifier:ein.userequiredIdentifierUse
Organization.identifier:ein.typeextensibleIdentifier Type Codes
Organization.typepreferredOrganizationType
Organization.telecom.systemrequiredContactPointSystem
Organization.telecom.userequiredContactPointUse
Organization.address.userequiredAddressUse
Organization.address.typerequiredAddressType
Organization.address.stateextensibleUspsTwoLetterAlphabeticCodes (a valid code from https://www.usps.com/)
Organization.contact.purposeextensibleContactEntityType

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
org-2errorOrganization.addressAn address of an organization can never be of use 'home'
: where(use = 'home').empty()
org-3errorOrganization.telecomThe telecom of an organization can never be of use 'home'
: where(use = 'home').empty()

This structure is derived from USCoreOrganizationProfile

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element (4 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 9 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Differential View

This structure is derived from USCoreOrganizationProfile

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Organization 0..*USCoreOrganizationProfileA grouping of people or organizations with a common purpose
... identifier:ccn S0..1IdentifierIdentifies this organization across multiple systems
Required Pattern: At least the following
.... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/NamingSystem/CMSCertificationNumber
.... use S1..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
.... value S1..1stringThe value that is unique
... identifier:ein S0..1IdentifierThere is not a general Tax Identifier Numer (TIN) OID. There is an SSN, a PTIN, and an ITIN, but no TIN generally. So the only slice specified here is EIN, if consumers determine a need for an SSN, submit a comment to that effect.
Required Pattern: At least the following
.... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.4
.... use S1..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
.... value S1..1stringThe value that is unique
... type S0..*CodeableConceptKind of organization
Binding: OrganizationType (preferred): Used to categorize the organization

... partOf 0..1Reference(QICore Organization)The organization of which this organization forms a part
... endpoint S0..*Reference(Endpoint)Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the organization

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSet
Organization.typepreferredOrganizationType

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Organization C0..*USCoreOrganizationProfileA grouping of people or organizations with a common purpose
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... Slices for identifier SΣC0..*IdentifierIdentifies this organization across multiple systems
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
.... identifier:NPI SΣC0..1IdentifierNational Provider Identifier (NPI)

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-npi
.... identifier:CLIA ΣC0..1IdentifierClinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Number for laboratories

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.7
.... identifier:ccn SΣC0..1IdentifierIdentifies this organization across multiple systems

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/NamingSystem/CMSCertificationNumber
..... use ?!SΣ1..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

..... value SΣ1..1stringThe value that is unique
Example General: 123456
.... identifier:ein SΣC0..1IdentifierThere is not a general Tax Identifier Numer (TIN) OID. There is an SSN, a PTIN, and an ITIN, but no TIN generally. So the only slice specified here is EIN, if consumers determine a need for an SSN, submit a comment to that effect.

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.4
..... use ?!SΣ1..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

..... value SΣ1..1stringThe value that is unique
Example General: 123456
... type SΣ0..*CodeableConceptKind of organization
Binding: OrganizationType (preferred): Used to categorize the organization


... name SΣC1..1stringName used for the organization
... telecom SC0..*ContactPointA contact detail for the organization
.... system SΣC0..1codephone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.

.... value SΣ0..1stringThe actual contact point details
.... use ?!Σ0..1codehome | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.

... address SC1..*AddressAn address for the organization
.... use ?!Σ0..1codehome | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address.


Example General: home
.... line SΣ0..4stringStreet name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc.
This repeating element order: The order in which lines should appear in an address label
Example General: 137 Nowhere Street
.... city SΣ0..1stringName of city, town etc.
Example General: Erewhon
.... state SΣ0..1stringSub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
Binding: USPS Two Letter Alphabetic Codes (extensible): Two letter USPS alphabetic codes.

.... postalCode SΣ0..1stringUS Zip Codes
Example General: 9132
.... country SΣ0..1stringCountry (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
... partOf Σ0..1Reference(QICore Organization)The organization of which this organization forms a part
... endpoint S0..*Reference(Endpoint)Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the organization

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet
Organization.identifier:ccn.userequiredIdentifierUse
Organization.identifier:ein.userequiredIdentifierUse
Organization.typepreferredOrganizationType
Organization.telecom.systemrequiredContactPointSystem
Organization.telecom.userequiredContactPointUse
Organization.address.userequiredAddressUse
Organization.address.stateextensibleUspsTwoLetterAlphabeticCodes (a valid code from https://www.usps.com/)

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorOrganizationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorOrganizationIf 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-4errorOrganizationIf 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-5errorOrganizationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceOrganizationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
org-1errorOrganizationThe organization SHALL at least have a name or an identifier, and possibly more than one
: (identifier.count() + name.count()) > 0
org-2errorOrganization.addressAn address of an organization can never be of use 'home'
: where(use = 'home').empty()
org-3errorOrganization.telecomThe telecom of an organization can never be of use 'home'
: where(use = 'home').empty()

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Organization C0..*USCoreOrganizationProfileA grouping of people or organizations with a common purpose
... id Σ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... Slices for identifier SΣC0..*IdentifierIdentifies this organization across multiple systems
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
.... identifier:NPI SΣC0..1IdentifierNational Provider Identifier (NPI)

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... use0..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
..... type0..1CodeableConceptDescription of identifier
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-npi
..... value0..1stringThe value that is unique
..... period0..1PeriodTime period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that issued id (may be just text)
.... identifier:CLIA ΣC0..1IdentifierClinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Number for laboratories

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... use0..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
..... type0..1CodeableConceptDescription of identifier
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.7
..... value0..1stringThe value that is unique
..... period0..1PeriodTime period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that issued id (may be just text)
.... identifier:ccn SΣC0..1IdentifierIdentifies this organization across multiple systems

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... use0..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
..... type0..1CodeableConceptDescription of identifier
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/NamingSystem/CMSCertificationNumber
..... value0..1stringThe value that is unique
..... period0..1PeriodTime period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that issued id (may be just text)
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... use ?!SΣ1..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

..... type Σ0..1CodeableConceptDescription 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 Σ0..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
..... value SΣ1..1stringThe value that is unique
Example General: 123456
..... period Σ0..1PeriodTime period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner Σ0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that issued id (may be just text)
.... identifier:ein SΣC0..1IdentifierThere is not a general Tax Identifier Numer (TIN) OID. There is an SSN, a PTIN, and an ITIN, but no TIN generally. So the only slice specified here is EIN, if consumers determine a need for an SSN, submit a comment to that effect.

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... use0..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
..... type0..1CodeableConceptDescription of identifier
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.4
..... value0..1stringThe value that is unique
..... period0..1PeriodTime period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that issued id (may be just text)
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... use ?!SΣ1..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

..... type Σ0..1CodeableConceptDescription 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 Σ0..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
..... value SΣ1..1stringThe value that is unique
Example General: 123456
..... period Σ0..1PeriodTime period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner Σ0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that issued id (may be just text)
... active ?!SΣ1..1booleanWhether the organization's record is still in active use
... type SΣ0..*CodeableConceptKind of organization
Binding: OrganizationType (preferred): Used to categorize the organization


... name SΣC1..1stringName used for the organization
... alias 0..*stringA list of alternate names that the organization is known as, or was known as in the past
... telecom SC0..*ContactPointA contact detail for the organization
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... system SΣC0..1codephone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.

.... value SΣ0..1stringThe actual contact point details
.... use ?!Σ0..1codehome | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.

.... rank Σ0..1positiveIntSpecify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
.... period Σ0..1PeriodTime period when the contact point was/is in use
... address SC1..*AddressAn address for the organization
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... use ?!Σ0..1codehome | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address.


Example General: home
.... type Σ0..1codepostal | physical | both
Binding: AddressType (required): The type of an address (physical / postal).


Example General: both
.... text Σ0..1stringText representation of the address
Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
.... line SΣ0..4stringStreet name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc.
This repeating element order: The order in which lines should appear in an address label
Example General: 137 Nowhere Street
.... city SΣ0..1stringName of city, town etc.
Example General: Erewhon
.... district Σ0..1stringDistrict name (aka county)
Example General: Madison
.... state SΣ0..1stringSub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
Binding: USPS Two Letter Alphabetic Codes (extensible): Two letter USPS alphabetic codes.

.... postalCode SΣ0..1stringUS Zip Codes
Example General: 9132
.... country SΣ0..1stringCountry (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
.... period Σ0..1PeriodTime period when address was/is in use
Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
... partOf Σ0..1Reference(QICore Organization)The organization of which this organization forms a part
... contact 0..*BackboneElementContact for the organization for a certain purpose
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... purpose 0..1CodeableConceptThe type of contact
Binding: ContactEntityType (extensible): The purpose for which you would contact a contact party.

.... name 0..1HumanNameA name associated with the contact
.... telecom 0..*ContactPointContact details (telephone, email, etc.) for a contact
.... address 0..1AddressVisiting or postal addresses for the contact
... endpoint S0..*Reference(Endpoint)Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the organization

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet
Organization.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Organization.identifier:ccn.userequiredIdentifierUse
Organization.identifier:ccn.typeextensibleIdentifier Type Codes
Organization.identifier:ein.userequiredIdentifierUse
Organization.identifier:ein.typeextensibleIdentifier Type Codes
Organization.typepreferredOrganizationType
Organization.telecom.systemrequiredContactPointSystem
Organization.telecom.userequiredContactPointUse
Organization.address.userequiredAddressUse
Organization.address.typerequiredAddressType
Organization.address.stateextensibleUspsTwoLetterAlphabeticCodes (a valid code from https://www.usps.com/)
Organization.contact.purposeextensibleContactEntityType

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
org-2errorOrganization.addressAn address of an organization can never be of use 'home'
: where(use = 'home').empty()
org-3errorOrganization.telecomThe telecom of an organization can never be of use 'home'
: where(use = 'home').empty()

This structure is derived from USCoreOrganizationProfile

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element (4 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 9 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

 

Other representations of profile: CSV, Excel, Schematron