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Resource Profile: Organization (ePI)

Organization (ePI)

Usage:

• Use this Resource Profile: Bundle - ePI
• Refer to this Resource Profile: Bundle - ePI
• Examples for this Resource Profile: Acme Inc

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

• Differential Table
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This structure is derived from Organization

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Organization		0..*	Organization	A grouping of people or organizations with a common purpose
identifier		1..*	Identifier	Identifies this organization across multiple systems
system		1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Binding: Organization identifier systems (extensible)
value		1..1	string	The value that is unique
active		0..1	boolean	Whether this organization's record is in active use
type		0..*	CodeableConcept	Type of organization Binding: Type of organization (extensible)
name		0..1	string	Organization's legal name
alias		0..*	string	A list of alternate names for this organization
contact
Slices for telecom		0..*	ContactPoint	Contact details (e.g.phone/fax/url) Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
telecom:phone		0..*	ContactPoint	Phone
system		1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Required Pattern: phone
telecom:email		0..*	ContactPoint	email
system		1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Required Pattern: email
telecom:url		0..*	ContactPoint	Web Site
system		1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Required Pattern: url
address		1..1	Address	Address for the contact
use		0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing Required Pattern: work
type		0..1	code	postal|physical|both Required Pattern: physical
text		0..1	string	Text representation of the address Example Address example: Brueningstrasse 50, Industriepark Höchst, 65926 Frankfurt am Main, GERMANY
line		1..*	string	Street name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc. Example Address example line 1: Brueningstrasse 50, Industriepark Höchst
city		1..1	string	Name of city, town etc. Example Address example City: Frankfurt am Main
postalCode		0..1	string	Postal code for area Example Example postcode: 65926
country		1..1	string	Country (e.g. may be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code) Binding: Country ValueSet (preferred) Example Address example Country: DE
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path	Conformance	ValueSet
Organization.identifier.system	extensible	VsOrganizationIdSystems
Organization.type	extensible	VsOrganizationType (a valid code from https://spor.ema.europa.eu/rmswi/220000000031)
Organization.contact.address.country	preferred	Country ValueSet

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Organization	C	0..*	Organization	A grouping of people or organizations with a common purpose
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	ΣC	1..*	Identifier	Identifies this organization across multiple systems
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required)
system	Σ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Binding: Organization identifier systems (extensible) Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
active	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether this organization's record is in active use
type	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Type of organization Binding: Type of organization (extensible)
name	ΣC	0..1	string	Organization's legal name
alias		0..*	string	A list of alternate names for this organization
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet
Organization.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse
Organization.identifier.system	extensible	VsOrganizationIdSystems
Organization.type	extensible	VsOrganizationType (a valid code from https://spor.ema.europa.eu/rmswi/220000000031)

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Organization	C	0..*	Organization	A grouping of people or organizations with a common purpose
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
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): IETF language tag Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	ΣC	1..*	Identifier	Identifies this organization across multiple systems
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required)
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible)
system	Σ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Binding: Organization identifier systems (extensible) Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	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)
active	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether this organization's record is in active use
type	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Type of organization Binding: Type of organization (extensible)
name	ΣC	0..1	string	Organization's legal name
alias		0..*	string	A list of alternate names for this organization
description	Σ	0..1	string	Additional details about the Organization that could be displayed as further information to identify the Organization beyond its name
contact	C	0..*	ExtendedContactDetail	Official contact details for the Organization
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
purpose	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	The type of contact Binding: Contact entity type (preferred)
name	Σ	0..*	HumanName	Name of an individual to contact
Slices for telecom	Σ	0..*	ContactPoint	Contact details (e.g.phone/fax/url) Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
telecom:phone	Σ	0..*	ContactPoint	Phone
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	ΣC	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required) Required Pattern: phone
value	Σ	0..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required)
rank	Σ	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use
telecom:email	Σ	0..*	ContactPoint	email
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	ΣC	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required) Required Pattern: email
value	Σ	0..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required)
rank	Σ	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use
telecom:url	Σ	0..*	ContactPoint	Web Site
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	ΣC	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required) Required Pattern: url
value	Σ	0..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required)
rank	Σ	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use
address	Σ	1..1	Address	Address for the contact
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address (home / work / etc.). Required Pattern: work
type	Σ	0..1	code	postal|physical|both Binding: AddressType (required): The type of an address (physical / postal). Required Pattern: physical
text	Σ	0..1	string	Text representation of the address Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132 Example Address example: Brueningstrasse 50, Industriepark Höchst, 65926 Frankfurt am Main, GERMANY
line	Σ	1..*	string	Street 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 Example Address example line 1: Brueningstrasse 50, Industriepark Höchst
city	Σ	1..1	string	Name of city, town etc. Example General: Erewhon Example Address example City: Frankfurt am Main
district	Σ	0..1	string	District name (aka county) Example General: Madison
state	Σ	0..1	string	Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
postalCode	Σ	0..1	string	Postal code for area Example General: 9132 Example Example postcode: 65926
country	Σ	1..1	string	Country (e.g. may be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code) Binding: Country ValueSet (preferred) Example Address example Country: DE
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when address was/is in use Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
organization	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	This contact detail is handled/monitored by a specific organization
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Period that this contact was valid for usage
partOf	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	The organization of which this organization forms a part
endpoint		0..*	Reference(Endpoint)	Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the organization
qualification		0..*	BackboneElement	Qualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc pertaining to the provision of care
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
identifier		0..*	Identifier	An identifier for this qualification for the organization
code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Coded representation of the qualification Binding: (unbound) (example): Specific qualification the organization has to provide a service.
period		0..1	Period	Period during which the qualification is valid
issuer		0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code
Organization.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Organization.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse
Organization.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes
Organization.identifier.system	extensible	VsOrganizationIdSystems
Organization.type	extensible	VsOrganizationType (a valid code from https://spor.ema.europa.eu/rmswi/220000000031)
Organization.contact.purpose	preferred	ContactEntityType
Organization.contact.telecom:phone.system	required	Pattern: phone
Organization.contact.telecom:phone.use	required	ContactPointUse
Organization.contact.telecom:email.system	required	Pattern: email
Organization.contact.telecom:email.use	required	ContactPointUse
Organization.contact.telecom:url.system	required	Pattern: url
Organization.contact.telecom:url.use	required	ContactPointUse
Organization.contact.address.use	required	Pattern: work
Organization.contact.address.type	required	Pattern: physical
Organization.contact.address.country	preferred	Country ValueSet
Organization.qualification.code	example

This structure is derived from Organization

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements (7 nested mandatory elements)

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

• The element Organization.contact.telecom is sliced based on the value of value:system

Differential View

This structure is derived from Organization

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Organization		0..*	Organization	A grouping of people or organizations with a common purpose
identifier		1..*	Identifier	Identifies this organization across multiple systems
system		1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Binding: Organization identifier systems (extensible)
value		1..1	string	The value that is unique
active		0..1	boolean	Whether this organization's record is in active use
type		0..*	CodeableConcept	Type of organization Binding: Type of organization (extensible)
name		0..1	string	Organization's legal name
alias		0..*	string	A list of alternate names for this organization
contact
Slices for telecom		0..*	ContactPoint	Contact details (e.g.phone/fax/url) Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
telecom:phone		0..*	ContactPoint	Phone
system		1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Required Pattern: phone
telecom:email		0..*	ContactPoint	email
system		1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Required Pattern: email
telecom:url		0..*	ContactPoint	Web Site
system		1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Required Pattern: url
address		1..1	Address	Address for the contact
use		0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing Required Pattern: work
type		0..1	code	postal|physical|both Required Pattern: physical
text		0..1	string	Text representation of the address Example Address example: Brueningstrasse 50, Industriepark Höchst, 65926 Frankfurt am Main, GERMANY
line		1..*	string	Street name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc. Example Address example line 1: Brueningstrasse 50, Industriepark Höchst
city		1..1	string	Name of city, town etc. Example Address example City: Frankfurt am Main
postalCode		0..1	string	Postal code for area Example Example postcode: 65926
country		1..1	string	Country (e.g. may be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code) Binding: Country ValueSet (preferred) Example Address example Country: DE
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path	Conformance	ValueSet
Organization.identifier.system	extensible	VsOrganizationIdSystems
Organization.type	extensible	VsOrganizationType (a valid code from https://spor.ema.europa.eu/rmswi/220000000031)
Organization.contact.address.country	preferred	Country ValueSet

Key Elements View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Organization	C	0..*	Organization	A grouping of people or organizations with a common purpose
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	ΣC	1..*	Identifier	Identifies this organization across multiple systems
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required)
system	Σ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Binding: Organization identifier systems (extensible) Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
active	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether this organization's record is in active use
type	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Type of organization Binding: Type of organization (extensible)
name	ΣC	0..1	string	Organization's legal name
alias		0..*	string	A list of alternate names for this organization
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet
Organization.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse
Organization.identifier.system	extensible	VsOrganizationIdSystems
Organization.type	extensible	VsOrganizationType (a valid code from https://spor.ema.europa.eu/rmswi/220000000031)

Snapshot View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Organization	C	0..*	Organization	A grouping of people or organizations with a common purpose
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
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): IETF language tag Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	ΣC	1..*	Identifier	Identifies this organization across multiple systems
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required)
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible)
system	Σ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Binding: Organization identifier systems (extensible) Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	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)
active	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether this organization's record is in active use
type	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Type of organization Binding: Type of organization (extensible)
name	ΣC	0..1	string	Organization's legal name
alias		0..*	string	A list of alternate names for this organization
description	Σ	0..1	string	Additional details about the Organization that could be displayed as further information to identify the Organization beyond its name
contact	C	0..*	ExtendedContactDetail	Official contact details for the Organization
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
purpose	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	The type of contact Binding: Contact entity type (preferred)
name	Σ	0..*	HumanName	Name of an individual to contact
Slices for telecom	Σ	0..*	ContactPoint	Contact details (e.g.phone/fax/url) Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
telecom:phone	Σ	0..*	ContactPoint	Phone
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	ΣC	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required) Required Pattern: phone
value	Σ	0..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required)
rank	Σ	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use
telecom:email	Σ	0..*	ContactPoint	email
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	ΣC	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required) Required Pattern: email
value	Σ	0..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required)
rank	Σ	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use
telecom:url	Σ	0..*	ContactPoint	Web Site
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	ΣC	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required) Required Pattern: url
value	Σ	0..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required)
rank	Σ	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use
address	Σ	1..1	Address	Address for the contact
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address (home / work / etc.). Required Pattern: work
type	Σ	0..1	code	postal|physical|both Binding: AddressType (required): The type of an address (physical / postal). Required Pattern: physical
text	Σ	0..1	string	Text representation of the address Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132 Example Address example: Brueningstrasse 50, Industriepark Höchst, 65926 Frankfurt am Main, GERMANY
line	Σ	1..*	string	Street 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 Example Address example line 1: Brueningstrasse 50, Industriepark Höchst
city	Σ	1..1	string	Name of city, town etc. Example General: Erewhon Example Address example City: Frankfurt am Main
district	Σ	0..1	string	District name (aka county) Example General: Madison
state	Σ	0..1	string	Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
postalCode	Σ	0..1	string	Postal code for area Example General: 9132 Example Example postcode: 65926
country	Σ	1..1	string	Country (e.g. may be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code) Binding: Country ValueSet (preferred) Example Address example Country: DE
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when address was/is in use Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
organization	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	This contact detail is handled/monitored by a specific organization
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Period that this contact was valid for usage
partOf	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	The organization of which this organization forms a part
endpoint		0..*	Reference(Endpoint)	Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the organization
qualification		0..*	BackboneElement	Qualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc pertaining to the provision of care
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
identifier		0..*	Identifier	An identifier for this qualification for the organization
code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Coded representation of the qualification Binding: (unbound) (example): Specific qualification the organization has to provide a service.
period		0..1	Period	Period during which the qualification is valid
issuer		0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code
Organization.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Organization.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse
Organization.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes
Organization.identifier.system	extensible	VsOrganizationIdSystems
Organization.type	extensible	VsOrganizationType (a valid code from https://spor.ema.europa.eu/rmswi/220000000031)
Organization.contact.purpose	preferred	ContactEntityType
Organization.contact.telecom:phone.system	required	Pattern: phone
Organization.contact.telecom:phone.use	required	ContactPointUse
Organization.contact.telecom:email.system	required	Pattern: email
Organization.contact.telecom:email.use	required	ContactPointUse
Organization.contact.telecom:url.system	required	Pattern: url
Organization.contact.telecom:url.use	required	ContactPointUse
Organization.contact.address.use	required	Pattern: work
Organization.contact.address.type	required	Pattern: physical
Organization.contact.address.country	preferred	Country ValueSet
Organization.qualification.code	example

This structure is derived from Organization

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements (7 nested mandatory elements)

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

• The element Organization.contact.telecom is sliced based on the value of value:system

Other representations of profile: CSV, Excel, Schematron