AU Core Implementation Guide
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Resource Profile: AUCoreLocation - Detailed Descriptions

Page standards status: Draft Maturity Level: 1

Definitions for the au-core-location resource profile.

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

0. Location
ShortA location in an Australian healthcare context
Invariantsau-core-loc-01: The location shall at least have a valid identifier or address or type (address.exists() or type.exists() or identifier.where(system.count() + value.count() >1).exists())
2. Location.identifier
Definition

Unique code or number identifying the location to its users.

ShortUnique code or number identifying the location to its users
NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Must Supporttrue
Obligations
    ObligationsActor
    SHALL:populate-if-knownAU Core Responder
    SHALL:no-errorAU Core Requester
    4. Location.name
    Must Supporttrue
    Obligations
      ObligationsActor
      SHALL:populate-if-knownAU Core Responder
      SHALL:no-errorAU Core Requester
      6. Location.mode
      Must Supporttrue
      Obligations
        ObligationsActor
        SHALL:populate-if-knownAU Core Responder
        SHALL:no-errorAU Core Requester
        8. Location.type
        Must Supporttrue
        Obligations
          ObligationsActor
          SHALL:populate-if-knownAU Core Responder
          SHALL:no-errorAU Core Requester
          10. Location.address
          Must Supporttrue
          Obligations
            ObligationsActor
            SHALL:populate-if-knownAU Core Responder
            SHALL:no-errorAU Core Requester
            12. Location.physicalType
            Must Supporttrue
            Obligations
              ObligationsActor
              SHALL:populate-if-knownAU Core Responder
              SHALL:no-errorAU Core Requester
              14. Location.managingOrganization
              TypeReference(AU Core Organization)
              Must Supporttrue
              Obligations
                ObligationsActor
                SHALL:populate-if-knownAU Core Responder
                SHALL:no-errorAU Core Requester

                Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

                0. Location
                Definition

                Details and position information for a physical place where services are provided and resources and participants may be stored, found, contained, or accommodated.

                ShortA location in an Australian healthcare contextDetails and position information for a physical place
                Control0..*
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
                dom-3: 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: 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: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
                dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
                au-core-loc-01: The location shall at least have a valid identifier or address or type (address.exists() or type.exists() or identifier.where(system.count() + value.count() >1).exists())
                2. Location.implicitRules
                Definition

                A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

                ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
                Comments

                Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

                Control0..1
                Typeuri
                Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summarytrue
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                4. Location.modifierExtension
                Definition

                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
                Comments

                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                Control0..*
                TypeExtension
                Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
                Summaryfalse
                Requirements

                Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                6. Location.identifier
                Definition

                Unique code or number identifying the location to its users.

                ShortUnique code or number identifying the location to its users
                NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                Control0..*
                This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1, au-core-loc-01
                TypeIdentifier(Identifier, AU Location Specific Practice Number, AU NATA Site Number)
                Is Modifierfalse
                Must Supporttrue
                Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
                Obligations
                  ObligationsActor
                  SHALL:populate-if-knownAU Core Responder
                  SHALL:no-errorAU Core Requester
                  Requirements

                  Organization label locations in registries, need to keep track of those.

                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  8. Location.status
                  Definition

                  The status property covers the general availability of the resource, not the current value which may be covered by the operationStatus, or by a schedule/slots if they are configured for the location.

                  Shortactive | suspended | inactive
                  Control0..1
                  BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from LocationStatushttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-status|4.0.1
                  (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-status|4.0.1)

                  Indicates whether the location is still in use.

                  Typecode
                  Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  10. Location.name
                  Definition

                  Name of the location as used by humans. Does not need to be unique.

                  ShortName of the location as used by humans
                  Comments

                  If the name of a location changes, consider putting the old name in the alias column so that it can still be located through searches.

                  Control0..1
                  Typestring
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  Must Supporttrue
                  Obligations
                    ObligationsActor
                    SHALL:populate-if-knownAU Core Responder
                    SHALL:no-errorAU Core Requester
                    Summarytrue
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    12. Location.mode
                    Definition

                    Indicates whether a resource instance represents a specific location or a class of locations.

                    Shortinstance | kind
                    Comments

                    This is labeled as a modifier because whether or not the location is a class of locations changes how it can be used and understood.

                    Control0..1
                    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from LocationModehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-mode|4.0.1
                    (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-mode|4.0.1)

                    Indicates whether a resource instance represents a specific location or a class of locations.

                    Typecode
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Obligations
                      ObligationsActor
                      SHALL:populate-if-knownAU Core Responder
                      SHALL:no-errorAU Core Requester
                      Summarytrue
                      Requirements

                      When using a Location resource for scheduling or orders, we need to be able to refer to a class of Locations instead of a specific Location.

                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      14. Location.type
                      Definition

                      Indicates the type of function performed at the location.

                      ShortType of function performed
                      Control0..*
                      This element is affected by the following invariants: au-core-loc-01
                      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType - AU Extendedhttp://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType
                      (extensible to http://terminology.hl7.org.au/ValueSet/v3-ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType-extended)
                      TypeCodeableConcept
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Must Supporttrue
                      Obligations
                        ObligationsActor
                        SHALL:populate-if-knownAU Core Responder
                        SHALL:no-errorAU Core Requester
                        Summarytrue
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        16. Location.address
                        Definition

                        An address expressed using postal conventions (as opposed to GPS or other location definition formats). This data type may be used to convey addresses for use in delivering mail as well as for visiting locations which might not be valid for mail delivery. There are a variety of postal address formats defined around the world.


                        Physical location.

                        ShortAn address expressed using postal conventions (as opposed to GPS or other location definition formats)Physical location
                        Comments

                        This is primarily used for the physical address of the location. The Organization however uses the address property for administrative purposes.


                        Additional addresses should be recorded using another instance of the Location resource, or via the Organization.

                        Control0..1
                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1, au-core-loc-01
                        TypeAddress(Address, Australian Address)
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Must Supporttrue
                        Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
                        Obligations
                          ObligationsActor
                          SHALL:populate-if-knownAU Core Responder
                          SHALL:no-errorAU Core Requester
                          Requirements

                          If locations can be visited, we need to keep track of their address.

                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                          18. Location.physicalType
                          Definition

                          Physical form of the location, e.g. building, room, vehicle, road.

                          ShortPhysical form of the location
                          Control0..1
                          BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see Location Type (Physical) - AU Extendedhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-physical-type
                          (preferred to http://terminology.hl7.org.au/ValueSet/location-physical-type-extended)
                          TypeCodeableConcept
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          Must Supporttrue
                          Obligations
                            ObligationsActor
                            SHALL:populate-if-knownAU Core Responder
                            SHALL:no-errorAU Core Requester
                            Summarytrue
                            Requirements

                            For purposes of showing relevant locations in queries, we need to categorize locations.

                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                            20. Location.managingOrganization
                            Definition

                            The organization responsible for the provisioning and upkeep of the location.

                            ShortOrganization responsible for provisioning and upkeep
                            Comments

                            This can also be used as the part of the organization hierarchy where this location provides services. These services can be defined through the HealthcareService resource.

                            Control0..1
                            TypeReference(AU Core Organization, Organization)
                            Is Modifierfalse
                            Must Supporttrue
                            Obligations
                              ObligationsActor
                              SHALL:populate-if-knownAU Core Responder
                              SHALL:no-errorAU Core Requester
                              Summarytrue
                              Requirements

                              Need to know who manages the location.

                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))

                              Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

                              0. Location
                              Definition

                              Details and position information for a physical place where services are provided and resources and participants may be stored, found, contained, or accommodated.

                              ShortA location in an Australian healthcare context
                              Control0..*
                              Is Modifierfalse
                              Summaryfalse
                              Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
                              dom-3: 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: 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: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
                              dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
                              au-core-loc-01: The location shall at least have a valid identifier or address or type (address.exists() or type.exists() or identifier.where(system.count() + value.count() >1).exists())
                              2. Location.id
                              Definition

                              The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes.

                              ShortLogical id of this artifact
                              Comments

                              The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.

                              Control0..1
                              Typeid
                              Is Modifierfalse
                              Summarytrue
                              4. Location.meta
                              Definition

                              The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.

                              ShortMetadata about the resource
                              Control0..1
                              TypeMeta
                              Is Modifierfalse
                              Summarytrue
                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                              6. Location.implicitRules
                              Definition

                              A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

                              ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
                              Comments

                              Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

                              Control0..1
                              Typeuri
                              Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
                              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                              Summarytrue
                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                              8. Location.language
                              Definition

                              The base language in which the resource is written.

                              ShortLanguage of the resource content
                              Comments

                              Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services such as text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative applies to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify the language of other presentations generated from the data in the resource. Not all the content has to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not be assumed to apply to the narrative automatically. If a language is specified, it should it also be specified on the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5 for information about the relationship between xml:lang and the html lang attribute).

                              Control0..1
                              BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CommonLanguages
                              (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages)

                              A human language.

                              Additional BindingsPurpose
                              AllLanguagesMax Binding
                              Typecode
                              Is Modifierfalse
                              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                              Summaryfalse
                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                              10. Location.text
                              Definition

                              A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety.

                              ShortText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
                              Comments

                              Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a "text blob" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.

                              Control0..1
                              TypeNarrative
                              Is Modifierfalse
                              Summaryfalse
                              Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                              12. Location.contained
                              Definition

                              These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.

                              ShortContained, inline Resources
                              Comments

                              This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags In their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.

                              Control0..*
                              TypeResource
                              Is Modifierfalse
                              Summaryfalse
                              Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
                              14. Location.extension
                              Definition

                              May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                              ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                              Comments

                              There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                              Control0..*
                              TypeExtension
                              Is Modifierfalse
                              Summaryfalse
                              Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                              16. Location.modifierExtension
                              Definition

                              May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                              Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                              ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
                              Comments

                              There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                              Control0..*
                              TypeExtension
                              Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
                              Summaryfalse
                              Requirements

                              Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                              Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                              18. Location.identifier
                              Definition

                              Unique code or number identifying the location to its users.

                              ShortUnique code or number identifying the location to its users
                              NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                              Control0..*
                              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1, au-core-loc-01
                              TypeIdentifier(Identifier, AU Location Specific Practice Number, AU NATA Site Number)
                              Is Modifierfalse
                              Must Supporttrue
                              Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
                              Obligations
                                ObligationsActor
                                SHALL:populate-if-knownAU Core Responder
                                SHALL:no-errorAU Core Requester
                                Requirements

                                Organization label locations in registries, need to keep track of those.

                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                20. Location.status
                                Definition

                                The status property covers the general availability of the resource, not the current value which may be covered by the operationStatus, or by a schedule/slots if they are configured for the location.

                                Shortactive | suspended | inactive
                                Control0..1
                                BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from LocationStatus
                                (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-status|4.0.1)

                                Indicates whether the location is still in use.

                                Typecode
                                Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid
                                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                Summarytrue
                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                22. Location.operationalStatus
                                Definition

                                The operational status covers operation values most relevant to beds (but can also apply to rooms/units/chairs/etc. such as an isolation unit/dialysis chair). This typically covers concepts such as contamination, housekeeping, and other activities like maintenance.

                                ShortThe operational status of the location (typically only for a bed/room)
                                Control0..1
                                BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from hl7VS-bedStatus
                                (preferred to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0116)

                                The operational status if the location (where typically a bed/room).

                                TypeCoding
                                Is Modifierfalse
                                Summarytrue
                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                24. Location.name
                                Definition

                                Name of the location as used by humans. Does not need to be unique.

                                ShortName of the location as used by humans
                                Comments

                                If the name of a location changes, consider putting the old name in the alias column so that it can still be located through searches.

                                Control0..1
                                Typestring
                                Is Modifierfalse
                                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                Must Supporttrue
                                Obligations
                                  ObligationsActor
                                  SHALL:populate-if-knownAU Core Responder
                                  SHALL:no-errorAU Core Requester
                                  Summarytrue
                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                  26. Location.alias
                                  Definition

                                  A list of alternate names that the location is known as, or was known as, in the past.

                                  ShortA list of alternate names that the location is known as, or was known as, in the past
                                  Comments

                                  There are no dates associated with the alias/historic names, as this is not intended to track when names were used, but to assist in searching so that older names can still result in identifying the location.

                                  Control0..*
                                  Typestring
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                  Summaryfalse
                                  Requirements

                                  Over time locations and organizations go through many changes and can be known by different names.

                                  For searching knowing previous names that the location was known by can be very useful.

                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                  28. Location.description
                                  Definition

                                  Description of the Location, which helps in finding or referencing the place.

                                  ShortAdditional details about the location that could be displayed as further information to identify the location beyond its name
                                  Control0..1
                                  Typestring
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                  Summarytrue
                                  Requirements

                                  Humans need additional information to verify a correct location has been identified.

                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                  30. Location.mode
                                  Definition

                                  Indicates whether a resource instance represents a specific location or a class of locations.

                                  Shortinstance | kind
                                  Comments

                                  This is labeled as a modifier because whether or not the location is a class of locations changes how it can be used and understood.

                                  Control0..1
                                  BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from LocationMode
                                  (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-mode|4.0.1)

                                  Indicates whether a resource instance represents a specific location or a class of locations.

                                  Typecode
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  Obligations
                                    ObligationsActor
                                    SHALL:populate-if-knownAU Core Responder
                                    SHALL:no-errorAU Core Requester
                                    Summarytrue
                                    Requirements

                                    When using a Location resource for scheduling or orders, we need to be able to refer to a class of Locations instead of a specific Location.

                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                    32. Location.type
                                    Definition

                                    Indicates the type of function performed at the location.

                                    ShortType of function performed
                                    Control0..*
                                    This element is affected by the following invariants: au-core-loc-01
                                    BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType - AU Extended
                                    (extensible to http://terminology.hl7.org.au/ValueSet/v3-ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType-extended)
                                    TypeCodeableConcept
                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    Obligations
                                      ObligationsActor
                                      SHALL:populate-if-knownAU Core Responder
                                      SHALL:no-errorAU Core Requester
                                      Summarytrue
                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                      34. Location.telecom
                                      Definition

                                      The contact details of communication devices available at the location. This can include phone numbers, fax numbers, mobile numbers, email addresses and web sites.

                                      ShortContact details of the location
                                      Control0..*
                                      TypeContactPoint
                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                      Summaryfalse
                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                      36. Location.address
                                      Definition

                                      An address expressed using postal conventions (as opposed to GPS or other location definition formats). This data type may be used to convey addresses for use in delivering mail as well as for visiting locations which might not be valid for mail delivery. There are a variety of postal address formats defined around the world.

                                      ShortAn address expressed using postal conventions (as opposed to GPS or other location definition formats)
                                      Comments

                                      This is primarily used for the physical address of the location. The Organization however uses the address property for administrative purposes.

                                      Control0..1
                                      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1, au-core-loc-01
                                      TypeAddress(Address, Australian Address)
                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                      Must Supporttrue
                                      Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
                                      Obligations
                                        ObligationsActor
                                        SHALL:populate-if-knownAU Core Responder
                                        SHALL:no-errorAU Core Requester
                                        Requirements

                                        If locations can be visited, we need to keep track of their address.

                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                        38. Location.physicalType
                                        Definition

                                        Physical form of the location, e.g. building, room, vehicle, road.

                                        ShortPhysical form of the location
                                        Control0..1
                                        BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from Location Type (Physical) - AU Extended
                                        (preferred to http://terminology.hl7.org.au/ValueSet/location-physical-type-extended)
                                        TypeCodeableConcept
                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                        Must Supporttrue
                                        Obligations
                                          ObligationsActor
                                          SHALL:populate-if-knownAU Core Responder
                                          SHALL:no-errorAU Core Requester
                                          Summarytrue
                                          Requirements

                                          For purposes of showing relevant locations in queries, we need to categorize locations.

                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                          40. Location.position
                                          Definition

                                          The absolute geographic location of the Location, expressed using the WGS84 datum (This is the same co-ordinate system used in KML).

                                          ShortThe absolute geographic location
                                          Control0..1
                                          TypeBackboneElement
                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                          Summaryfalse
                                          Requirements

                                          For mobile applications and automated route-finding knowing the exact location of the Location is required.

                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                          42. Location.position.id
                                          Definition

                                          Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                                          ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                          Control0..1
                                          Typestring
                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                          Summaryfalse
                                          44. Location.position.extension
                                          Definition

                                          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                          ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                          Comments

                                          There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                          Control0..*
                                          TypeExtension
                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                          Summaryfalse
                                          Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                          46. Location.position.modifierExtension
                                          Definition

                                          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                                          Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                                          ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                          Comments

                                          There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                          Control0..*
                                          TypeExtension
                                          Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                                          Summarytrue
                                          Requirements

                                          Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                                          Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                          48. Location.position.longitude
                                          Definition

                                          Longitude. The value domain and the interpretation are the same as for the text of the longitude element in KML (see notes below).

                                          ShortLongitude with WGS84 datum
                                          Control1..1
                                          Typedecimal
                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                          Summaryfalse
                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                          50. Location.position.latitude
                                          Definition

                                          Latitude. The value domain and the interpretation are the same as for the text of the latitude element in KML (see notes below).

                                          ShortLatitude with WGS84 datum
                                          Control1..1
                                          Typedecimal
                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                          Summaryfalse
                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                          52. Location.position.altitude
                                          Definition

                                          Altitude. The value domain and the interpretation are the same as for the text of the altitude element in KML (see notes below).

                                          ShortAltitude with WGS84 datum
                                          Control0..1
                                          Typedecimal
                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                          Summaryfalse
                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                          54. Location.managingOrganization
                                          Definition

                                          The organization responsible for the provisioning and upkeep of the location.

                                          ShortOrganization responsible for provisioning and upkeep
                                          Comments

                                          This can also be used as the part of the organization hierarchy where this location provides services. These services can be defined through the HealthcareService resource.

                                          Control0..1
                                          TypeReference(AU Core Organization)
                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                          Must Supporttrue
                                          Obligations
                                            ObligationsActor
                                            SHALL:populate-if-knownAU Core Responder
                                            SHALL:no-errorAU Core Requester
                                            Summarytrue
                                            Requirements

                                            Need to know who manages the location.

                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                            56. Location.partOf
                                            Definition

                                            Another Location of which this Location is physically a part of.

                                            ShortAnother Location this one is physically a part of
                                            Control0..1
                                            TypeReference(Location)
                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                            Summaryfalse
                                            Requirements

                                            For purposes of location, display and identification, knowing which locations are located within other locations is important.

                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                            58. Location.hoursOfOperation
                                            Definition

                                            What days/times during a week is this location usually open.

                                            ShortWhat days/times during a week is this location usually open
                                            Comments

                                            This type of information is commonly found published in directories and on websites informing customers when the facility is available.

                                            Specific services within the location may have their own hours which could be shorter (or longer) than the locations hours.

                                            Control0..*
                                            TypeBackboneElement
                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                            Summaryfalse
                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                            60. Location.hoursOfOperation.id
                                            Definition

                                            Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                                            ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                            Control0..1
                                            Typestring
                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                            XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                            Summaryfalse
                                            62. Location.hoursOfOperation.extension
                                            Definition

                                            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                            ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                            Comments

                                            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                            Control0..*
                                            TypeExtension
                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                            Summaryfalse
                                            Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                            64. Location.hoursOfOperation.modifierExtension
                                            Definition

                                            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                                            Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                                            ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                            Comments

                                            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                            Control0..*
                                            TypeExtension
                                            Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                                            Summarytrue
                                            Requirements

                                            Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                                            Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                            66. Location.hoursOfOperation.daysOfWeek
                                            Definition

                                            Indicates which days of the week are available between the start and end Times.

                                            Shortmon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun
                                            Control0..*
                                            BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from DaysOfWeek
                                            (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/days-of-week|4.0.1)

                                            The days of the week.

                                            Typecode
                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                            Summaryfalse
                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                            68. Location.hoursOfOperation.allDay
                                            Definition

                                            The Location is open all day.

                                            ShortThe Location is open all day
                                            Control0..1
                                            Typeboolean
                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                            Summaryfalse
                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                            70. Location.hoursOfOperation.openingTime
                                            Definition

                                            Time that the Location opens.

                                            ShortTime that the Location opens
                                            Control0..1
                                            Typetime
                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                            Summaryfalse
                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                            72. Location.hoursOfOperation.closingTime
                                            Definition

                                            Time that the Location closes.

                                            ShortTime that the Location closes
                                            Control0..1
                                            Typetime
                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                            Summaryfalse
                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                            74. Location.availabilityExceptions
                                            Definition

                                            A description of when the locations opening ours are different to normal, e.g. public holiday availability. Succinctly describing all possible exceptions to normal site availability as detailed in the opening hours Times.

                                            ShortDescription of availability exceptions
                                            Control0..1
                                            Typestring
                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                            Summaryfalse
                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                            76. Location.endpoint
                                            Definition

                                            Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the location.

                                            ShortTechnical endpoints providing access to services operated for the location
                                            Control0..*
                                            TypeReference(Endpoint)
                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                            Summaryfalse
                                            Requirements

                                            Organizations may have different systems at different locations that provide various services and need to be able to define the technical connection details for how to connect to them, and for what purpose.

                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))