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Properties

NameRequiredTypeDescription
identifierNoIdentifier[]Unique code or number identifying the location to its users
statusNocodeactive / suspended / inactive
operationalStatusNoCodingThe operational status of the location (typically only for a bed/room)
nameNostringName of the location as used by humans
aliasNostring[]A list of alternate names that the location is known as, or was known as, in the past
descriptionNostringAdditional details about the location that could be displayed as further information to identify the location beyond its name
modeNocodeinstance / kind
typeNoCodeableConcept[]Type of function performed
telecomNoContactPoint[]Contact details of the location
addressNoAddressPhysical location
physicalTypeNoCodeableConceptPhysical form of the location
positionNoLocationPositionThe absolute geographic location
- idNostringUnique id for inter-element referencing
- extensionNoExtension[]Additional content defined by implementations
- modifierExtensionNoExtension[]Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
- longitudeYesdecimalLongitude with WGS84 datum
- latitudeYesdecimalLatitude with WGS84 datum
- altitudeNodecimalAltitude with WGS84 datum
managingOrganizationNoReference<Organization>Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep
partOfNoReference<Location>Another Location this one is physically a part of
hoursOfOperationNoLocationHoursOfOperationWhat days/times during a week is this location usually open
- idNostringUnique id for inter-element referencing
- extensionNoExtension[]Additional content defined by implementations
- modifierExtensionNoExtension[]Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
- daysOfWeekNocode[]mon / tue / wed / thu / fri / sat / sun
- allDayNobooleanThe Location is open all day
- openingTimeNotimeTime that the Location opens
- closingTimeNotimeTime that the Location closes
availabilityExceptionsNostringDescription of availability exceptions
endpointNoReference<Endpoint>[]Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the location

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Search Parameters

NameTypeDescriptionExpression
addressstringA (part of the) address of the locationLocation.address
address-citystringA city specified in an addressLocation.address.city
address-countrystringA country specified in an addressLocation.address.country
address-postalcodestringA postal code specified in an addressLocation.address.postalCode
address-statestringA state specified in an addressLocation.address.state
address-usetokenA use code specified in an addressLocation.address.use
endpointreferenceTechnical endpoints providing access to services operated for the locationLocation.endpoint
identifiertokenAn identifier for the locationLocation.identifier
namestringA portion of the location’s name or aliasLocation.name
nearspecialSearch for locations where the location.position is near to, or within a specified distance of, the provided coordinates expressed as [latitude]/[longitude]/[distance]/[units] (using the WGS84 datum, see notes).
If the units are omitted, then kms should be assumed. If the distance is omitted, then the server can use its own discretion as to what distances should be considered near (and units are irrelevant) Servers may search using various techniques that might have differing accuracies, depending on implementation efficiency. Requires the near-distance parameter to be provided also | Location.position | | operational-status | token | Searches for locations (typically bed/room) that have an operational status (e.g. contaminated, housekeeping) | Location.operationalStatus | | organization | reference | Searches for locations that are managed by the provided organization | Location.managingOrganization | | partof | reference | A location of which this location is a part | Location.partOf | | status | token | Searches for locations with a specific kind of status | Location.status | | type | token | A code for the type of location | Location.type |

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Inherited Properties

NameRequiredTypeDescription
idNostringLogical id of this artifact
metaNoMetaMetadata about the resource
implicitRulesNouriA set of rules under which this content was created
languageNocodeLanguage of the resource content
textNoNarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
containedNoResource[]Contained, inline Resources
extensionNoExtension[]Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtensionNoExtension[]Extensions that cannot be ignored
To view the FHIR specification for this resource, see Location.