CDC National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Digital Quality Measures (dQM) Content Package IG
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This page is part of the CDC National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Digital Quality Measures (dQM) Content Package IG (v1.0.0: Release) based on FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) R4. The current version which supersedes this version is 2.0.0. For a full list of available versions, see the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: ACH Monthly Event Observation - Vital Signs

Official URL: http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/fhirportal/dqm/ig/StructureDefinition/ach-monthly-observation-vitals Version: 1.0.0
Standards status: Trial-use Maturity Level: 1 Computable Name: AcuteCareHospitalMonthlyReportingVitalsObservation

This profile contains Required and Must Support data elements for reporting observation-vital signs information to the NHSN Acute Care Hospital (ACH) Monthly Digital Quality Measure. This profile is based on the HL7 FHIR® R4 Observation Vital Signs Profile v4.0.1.

Usages:

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Formal Views of Profile Content

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

Name Flags Card. Type Description & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* observation-vitalsigns FHIR Vital Signs Profile
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, vs-2
... id Σ 1..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
.... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
... Slices for category S 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.code, value:coding.system
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
.... category:VSCat S 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
..... coding SΣ 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: vital-signs
... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Coded Responses from C-CDA Vital Sign Results
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible)
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
.... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
.... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... effective[x] SΣC 1..1 Often just a dateTime for Vital Signs
Constraints: vs-1
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... issued SΣ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... value[x] SΣC 0..1 Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
.... valueQuantity Quantity
.... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... valueString string
.... valueBoolean boolean
.... valueInteger integer
.... valueRange Range
.... valueRatio Ratio
.... valueSampledData SampledData
.... valueTime time
.... valueDateTime dateTime
.... valuePeriod Period
... dataAbsentReason SC 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
... interpretation S 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (extensible)
... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (extensible)
... referenceRange SC 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
Constraints: obs-3
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low SC 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
.... high SC 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High Range, if relevant
.... age S 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
... hasMember SΣ 0..* Reference(QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence | Vital Signs Profile) Used when reporting vital signs panel components
.... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... component SΣC 0..* BackboneElement Used when reporting systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Constraints: vs-3
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.
.... value[x] SΣC 0..1 Vital Sign Value recorded with UCUM
Binding: VitalSignsUnits (extensible): Common UCUM units for recording Vital Signs.
..... valueQuantity Quantity
..... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... valueString string
..... valueBoolean boolean
..... valueInteger integer
..... valueRange Range
..... valueRatio Ratio
..... valueSampledData SampledData
..... valueTime time
..... valueDateTime dateTime
..... valuePeriod Period
.... dataAbsentReason SC 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
.... interpretation S 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
.... referenceRange S 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation of component result
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... low SC 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
..... high SC 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High Range, if relevant
..... age S 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant

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Terminology Bindings

Path Conformance ValueSet URI
Observation.status required ObservationStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category preferred ObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:VSCat preferred ObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.code extensible VitalSigns
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-vitalsignresult
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.dataAbsentReason extensible DataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretation extensible ObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySite extensible SNOMEDCTBodyStructures
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.method extensible ObservationMethods
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.code extensible VitalSigns
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-vitalsignresult|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.value[x] extensible VitalSignsUnits
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/ucum-vitals-common|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.dataAbsentReason extensible DataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretation extensible ObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Details Requirements
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation 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 error Observation 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 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation A resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-3 error Observation.referenceRange Must have at least a low or a high or text
: low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
: value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
vs-1 error Observation.effective[x] if Observation.effective[x] is dateTime and has a value then that value shall be precise to the day
: $this is dateTime implies $this.toString().length() >= 10
vs-2 error Observation If there is no component or hasMember element then either a value[x] or a data absent reason must be present.
: (component.empty() and hasMember.empty()) implies (dataAbsentReason.exists() or value.exists())
vs-3 error Observation.component If there is no a value a data absent reason must be present
: value.exists() or dataAbsentReason.exists()

This structure is derived from observation-vitalsigns

Name Flags Card. Type Description & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation 0..* observation-vitalsigns FHIR Vital Signs Profile
... id 1..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta
.... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
..... extension:link-received-date-extension 0..1 dateTime Received Date
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/fhirportal/dqm/ig/StructureDefinition/link-received-date-extension
... partOf S 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) Part of referenced event
.... reference S 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... subject
.... reference S 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... encounter
.... reference S 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... issued S 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... interpretation S 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (extensible)
... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (extensible)
... referenceRange S 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
.... low S 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
.... high S 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High Range, if relevant
.... age S 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
... hasMember S 0..* Reference(QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence | Vital Signs Profile) Used when reporting vital signs panel components
.... reference S 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... component
.... interpretation S 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
.... referenceRange S 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation of component result
..... low S 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
..... high S 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High Range, if relevant
..... age S 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Conformance ValueSet URI
Observation.code extensible VitalSigns
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-vitalsignresult
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySite extensible SNOMEDCTBodyStructures
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.method extensible ObservationMethods
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods
From the FHIR Standard
Name Flags Card. Type Description & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* observation-vitalsigns FHIR Vital Signs Profile
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, vs-2
... id Σ 1..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... extension:link-received-date-extension 0..1 dateTime Received Date
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/fhirportal/dqm/ig/StructureDefinition/link-received-date-extension
.... versionId Σ 0..1 id Version specific identifier
.... lastUpdated Σ 0..1 instant When the resource version last changed
.... source Σ 0..1 uri Identifies where the resource comes from
.... profile Σ 0..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
.... security Σ 0..* Coding Security Labels applied to this resource
Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.
.... tag Σ 0..* Coding Tags applied to this resource
Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
... 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): A human language.
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf SΣ 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) Part of referenced event
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... type Σ 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
.... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
... Slices for category S 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.code, value:coding.system
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
.... category:VSCat S 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding SΣ 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: vital-signs
...... display Σ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text Σ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Coded Responses from C-CDA Vital Sign Results
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible)
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... type Σ 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
.... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... type Σ 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
.... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... effective[x] SΣC 1..1 Often just a dateTime for Vital Signs
Constraints: vs-1
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... issued SΣ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ 0..* Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] SΣC 0..1 Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
.... valueQuantity Quantity
.... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... valueString string
.... valueBoolean boolean
.... valueInteger integer
.... valueRange Range
.... valueRatio Ratio
.... valueSampledData SampledData
.... valueTime time
.... valueDateTime dateTime
.... valuePeriod Period
... dataAbsentReason SC 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
... interpretation S 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (extensible)
... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (extensible)
... specimen 0..1 Reference(Specimen) Specimen used for this observation
... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) (Measurement) Device
... referenceRange SC 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
Constraints: obs-3
.... 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
.... low SC 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
.... high SC 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High Range, if relevant
.... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
.... appliesTo 0..* CodeableConcept Reference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
.... age S 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1 string Text based reference range in an observation
... hasMember SΣ 0..* Reference(QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence | Vital Signs Profile) Used when reporting vital signs panel components
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... type Σ 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
.... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence | Vital Signs Profile) Related measurements the observation is made from
... component SΣC 0..* BackboneElement Used when reporting systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Constraints: vs-3
.... 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
.... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.
.... value[x] SΣC 0..1 Vital Sign Value recorded with UCUM
Binding: VitalSignsUnits (extensible): Common UCUM units for recording Vital Signs.
..... valueQuantity Quantity
..... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... valueString string
..... valueBoolean boolean
..... valueInteger integer
..... valueRange Range
..... valueRatio Ratio
..... valueSampledData SampledData
..... valueTime time
..... valueDateTime dateTime
..... valuePeriod Period
.... dataAbsentReason SC 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
.... interpretation S 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
.... referenceRange S 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation of component result
..... 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
..... low SC 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
..... high SC 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High Range, if relevant
..... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
..... appliesTo 0..* CodeableConcept Reference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
..... age S 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
..... text 0..1 string Text based reference range in an observation

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Conformance ValueSet URI
Observation.meta.security extensible All Security Labels
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/security-labels|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.meta.tag example CommonTags
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/common-tags|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.language preferred CommonLanguages
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Observation.partOf.type extensible ResourceType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.status required ObservationStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category preferred ObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:VSCat preferred ObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.code extensible VitalSigns
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-vitalsignresult
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.subject.type extensible ResourceType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.encounter.type extensible ResourceType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.dataAbsentReason extensible DataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretation extensible ObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySite extensible SNOMEDCTBodyStructures
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.method extensible ObservationMethods
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.type preferred ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo example ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.hasMember.type extensible ResourceType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.code extensible VitalSigns
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-vitalsignresult|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.value[x] extensible VitalSignsUnits
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/ucum-vitals-common|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.dataAbsentReason extensible DataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretation extensible ObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.referenceRange.type preferred ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.referenceRange.appliesTo example ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Details Requirements
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation 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 error Observation 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 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation A resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-3 error Observation.referenceRange Must have at least a low or a high or text
: low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
: value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
vs-1 error Observation.effective[x] if Observation.effective[x] is dateTime and has a value then that value shall be precise to the day
: $this is dateTime implies $this.toString().length() >= 10
vs-2 error Observation If there is no component or hasMember element then either a value[x] or a data absent reason must be present.
: (component.empty() and hasMember.empty()) implies (dataAbsentReason.exists() or value.exists())
vs-3 error Observation.component If there is no a value a data absent reason must be present
: value.exists() or dataAbsentReason.exists()

This structure is derived from observation-vitalsigns

Summary

Mandatory: 2 elements(3 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 19 elements

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

Maturity: 1

Key Elements View

Name Flags Card. Type Description & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* observation-vitalsigns FHIR Vital Signs Profile
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, vs-2
... id Σ 1..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
.... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
... Slices for category S 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.code, value:coding.system
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
.... category:VSCat S 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
..... coding SΣ 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: vital-signs
... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Coded Responses from C-CDA Vital Sign Results
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible)
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
.... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
.... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... effective[x] SΣC 1..1 Often just a dateTime for Vital Signs
Constraints: vs-1
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... issued SΣ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... value[x] SΣC 0..1 Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
.... valueQuantity Quantity
.... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... valueString string
.... valueBoolean boolean
.... valueInteger integer
.... valueRange Range
.... valueRatio Ratio
.... valueSampledData SampledData
.... valueTime time
.... valueDateTime dateTime
.... valuePeriod Period
... dataAbsentReason SC 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
... interpretation S 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (extensible)
... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (extensible)
... referenceRange SC 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
Constraints: obs-3
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low SC 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
.... high SC 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High Range, if relevant
.... age S 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
... hasMember SΣ 0..* Reference(QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence | Vital Signs Profile) Used when reporting vital signs panel components
.... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... component SΣC 0..* BackboneElement Used when reporting systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Constraints: vs-3
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.
.... value[x] SΣC 0..1 Vital Sign Value recorded with UCUM
Binding: VitalSignsUnits (extensible): Common UCUM units for recording Vital Signs.
..... valueQuantity Quantity
..... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... valueString string
..... valueBoolean boolean
..... valueInteger integer
..... valueRange Range
..... valueRatio Ratio
..... valueSampledData SampledData
..... valueTime time
..... valueDateTime dateTime
..... valuePeriod Period
.... dataAbsentReason SC 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
.... interpretation S 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
.... referenceRange S 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation of component result
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... low SC 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
..... high SC 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High Range, if relevant
..... age S 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Conformance ValueSet URI
Observation.status required ObservationStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category preferred ObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:VSCat preferred ObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.code extensible VitalSigns
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-vitalsignresult
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.dataAbsentReason extensible DataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretation extensible ObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySite extensible SNOMEDCTBodyStructures
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.method extensible ObservationMethods
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.code extensible VitalSigns
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-vitalsignresult|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.value[x] extensible VitalSignsUnits
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/ucum-vitals-common|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.dataAbsentReason extensible DataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretation extensible ObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Details Requirements
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation 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 error Observation 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 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation A resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-3 error Observation.referenceRange Must have at least a low or a high or text
: low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
: value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
vs-1 error Observation.effective[x] if Observation.effective[x] is dateTime and has a value then that value shall be precise to the day
: $this is dateTime implies $this.toString().length() >= 10
vs-2 error Observation If there is no component or hasMember element then either a value[x] or a data absent reason must be present.
: (component.empty() and hasMember.empty()) implies (dataAbsentReason.exists() or value.exists())
vs-3 error Observation.component If there is no a value a data absent reason must be present
: value.exists() or dataAbsentReason.exists()

Differential View

This structure is derived from observation-vitalsigns

Name Flags Card. Type Description & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation 0..* observation-vitalsigns FHIR Vital Signs Profile
... id 1..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta
.... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
..... extension:link-received-date-extension 0..1 dateTime Received Date
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/fhirportal/dqm/ig/StructureDefinition/link-received-date-extension
... partOf S 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) Part of referenced event
.... reference S 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... subject
.... reference S 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... encounter
.... reference S 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... issued S 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... interpretation S 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (extensible)
... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (extensible)
... referenceRange S 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
.... low S 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
.... high S 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High Range, if relevant
.... age S 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
... hasMember S 0..* Reference(QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence | Vital Signs Profile) Used when reporting vital signs panel components
.... reference S 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... component
.... interpretation S 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
.... referenceRange S 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation of component result
..... low S 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
..... high S 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High Range, if relevant
..... age S 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Conformance ValueSet URI
Observation.code extensible VitalSigns
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-vitalsignresult
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySite extensible SNOMEDCTBodyStructures
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.method extensible ObservationMethods
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods
From the FHIR Standard

Snapshot View

Name Flags Card. Type Description & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* observation-vitalsigns FHIR Vital Signs Profile
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, vs-2
... id Σ 1..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... extension:link-received-date-extension 0..1 dateTime Received Date
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/fhirportal/dqm/ig/StructureDefinition/link-received-date-extension
.... versionId Σ 0..1 id Version specific identifier
.... lastUpdated Σ 0..1 instant When the resource version last changed
.... source Σ 0..1 uri Identifies where the resource comes from
.... profile Σ 0..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
.... security Σ 0..* Coding Security Labels applied to this resource
Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.
.... tag Σ 0..* Coding Tags applied to this resource
Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
... 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): A human language.
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf SΣ 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) Part of referenced event
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... type Σ 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
.... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
... Slices for category S 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.code, value:coding.system
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
.... category:VSCat S 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding SΣ 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: vital-signs
...... display Σ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text Σ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Coded Responses from C-CDA Vital Sign Results
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible)
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... type Σ 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
.... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... type Σ 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
.... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... effective[x] SΣC 1..1 Often just a dateTime for Vital Signs
Constraints: vs-1
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... issued SΣ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ 0..* Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] SΣC 0..1 Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
.... valueQuantity Quantity
.... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... valueString string
.... valueBoolean boolean
.... valueInteger integer
.... valueRange Range
.... valueRatio Ratio
.... valueSampledData SampledData
.... valueTime time
.... valueDateTime dateTime
.... valuePeriod Period
... dataAbsentReason SC 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
... interpretation S 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (extensible)
... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (extensible)
... specimen 0..1 Reference(Specimen) Specimen used for this observation
... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) (Measurement) Device
... referenceRange SC 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
Constraints: obs-3
.... 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
.... low SC 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
.... high SC 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High Range, if relevant
.... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
.... appliesTo 0..* CodeableConcept Reference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
.... age S 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1 string Text based reference range in an observation
... hasMember SΣ 0..* Reference(QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence | Vital Signs Profile) Used when reporting vital signs panel components
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... reference SΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... type Σ 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
.... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence | Vital Signs Profile) Related measurements the observation is made from
... component SΣC 0..* BackboneElement Used when reporting systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Constraints: vs-3
.... 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
.... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.
.... value[x] SΣC 0..1 Vital Sign Value recorded with UCUM
Binding: VitalSignsUnits (extensible): Common UCUM units for recording Vital Signs.
..... valueQuantity Quantity
..... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... valueString string
..... valueBoolean boolean
..... valueInteger integer
..... valueRange Range
..... valueRatio Ratio
..... valueSampledData SampledData
..... valueTime time
..... valueDateTime dateTime
..... valuePeriod Period
.... dataAbsentReason SC 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
.... interpretation S 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
.... referenceRange S 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation of component result
..... 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
..... low SC 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
..... high SC 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High Range, if relevant
..... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
..... appliesTo 0..* CodeableConcept Reference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
..... age S 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
..... text 0..1 string Text based reference range in an observation

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Conformance ValueSet URI
Observation.meta.security extensible All Security Labels
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/security-labels|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.meta.tag example CommonTags
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/common-tags|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.language preferred CommonLanguages
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Observation.partOf.type extensible ResourceType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.status required ObservationStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category preferred ObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:VSCat preferred ObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.code extensible VitalSigns
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-vitalsignresult
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.subject.type extensible ResourceType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.encounter.type extensible ResourceType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.dataAbsentReason extensible DataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretation extensible ObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySite extensible SNOMEDCTBodyStructures
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.method extensible ObservationMethods
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.type preferred ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo example ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.hasMember.type extensible ResourceType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.code extensible VitalSigns
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-vitalsignresult|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.value[x] extensible VitalSignsUnits
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/ucum-vitals-common|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.dataAbsentReason extensible DataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretation extensible ObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.referenceRange.type preferred ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.referenceRange.appliesTo example ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Details Requirements
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation 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 error Observation 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 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation A resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-3 error Observation.referenceRange Must have at least a low or a high or text
: low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
: value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
vs-1 error Observation.effective[x] if Observation.effective[x] is dateTime and has a value then that value shall be precise to the day
: $this is dateTime implies $this.toString().length() >= 10
vs-2 error Observation If there is no component or hasMember element then either a value[x] or a data absent reason must be present.
: (component.empty() and hasMember.empty()) implies (dataAbsentReason.exists() or value.exists())
vs-3 error Observation.component If there is no a value a data absent reason must be present
: value.exists() or dataAbsentReason.exists()

This structure is derived from observation-vitalsigns

Summary

Mandatory: 2 elements(3 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 19 elements

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

Maturity: 1

 

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