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Location Profile

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Statusdraft · 1.26.0
BaseLocation (constraint)
SourceFSH · JSON

Generic Nexus EMR core profile for Location, represents an EMR 'location' or 'site' -- basically whatever the EMR uses to break the EMR up into separate slices (often for multisite clinics using the same EMR instance) For single-site clinics, at least one Location object must exist that represents the main site: this makes downstream consumers of the FHIR data easier to write as they can always assume Locations exist. Also, note that NexusEmrAppointment REQUIRES a Location as a participant.

Overview

Overview

The Nexus EMR Core Location profile represents physical places where healthcare services are provided within primary care EMR systems. This profile captures essential location details including identification, type, contact information, and addresses across the Nexus EMR ecosystem.

Key Features

  • Flexible Location Types: Supports hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and other healthcare facilities
  • Contact Management: Multiple telecom options for reaching the location
  • Status Tracking: Active, suspended, or inactive locations
  • Physical Classification: Building, room, vehicle, or other physical forms
  • Alternative Names: Supports aliases and historical names

Location Types

Common location classifications include:

  • Clinical Sites: Examination rooms, procedure rooms, operating theaters
  • Administrative Areas: Reception, waiting rooms, offices
  • Support Services: Pharmacy, laboratory, radiology departments
  • External Facilities: Hospitals, specialist clinics, imaging centers
  • Community Locations: Patient homes, schools, community centers

Operational Status

Locations can have different operational states:

  • Active: Currently operational and available for use
  • Suspended: Temporarily closed or unavailable
  • Inactive: Permanently closed or no longer in use

Contact Information

The profile supports various contact methods:

  • Phone numbers for appointments and inquiries
  • Fax numbers for document transmission
  • Email addresses for electronic communication
  • Websites for online information
  • Physical addresses for navigation and mail

Clinical Workflows

Locations are referenced in:

  • Encounters: Where patient visits occur
  • Appointments: Scheduled location for services
  • PractitionerRole: Where practitioners provide services
  • Organization: Facilities managed by organizations
  • ServiceRequest: Where services should be performed

Terminology bindings

Path Strength Value set
Location.status required location-status