Medtech ALEX® AU Implementation Guide
1.0.0 - Trial Use

Medtech ALEX® AU Implementation Guide - Local Development build (v1.0.0) built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) Build Tools. See the Directory of published versions

## Resource Profile: AlexImmunisation - Detailed Descriptions

Active as of 2026-01-12

Definitions for the alex-immunisation resource profile.

- Key Elements Table
- Differential Elements Table
- Snapshot Elements Table

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

0. Immunization
Definition | Describes the event of a patient being administered a vaccine or a record of an immunization as reported by a patient, a clinician or another party.
Short | An immunisation statement in an Australian healthcare contextImmunization event information
Control | 0..*
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | dom-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()) status-reason-validation: Status reason must be provided if status is 'not-done' (`status.empty() or status = 'completed' or (status = 'not-done' and statusReason.empty().not())`) note-validation: Note must not exceed 4096 characters (`note.text.empty() or note.text.length() <= 4096`)
2. Immunization.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.
Short | Metadata about the resource
Control | 0..1
Type | Meta
Is Modifier | false
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
4. Immunization.meta.lastUpdated
Definition | When the resource last changed - e.g. when the version changed.
Short | When the resource version last changed
Comments | This value is always populated except when the resource is first being created. The server / resource manager sets this value; what a client provides is irrelevant. This is equivalent to the HTTP Last-Modified and SHOULD have the same value on a read interaction.
Control | 0..1
Type | instant
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Support | true
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
6. Immunization.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.
Short | A 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.
Control | 0..01
Type | uri
Is Modifier | true 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 Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
8. Immunization.language
Definition | The base language in which the resource is written.
Short | Language 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).
Control | 0..01
Binding | The codes SHOULD be taken from CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages|4.0.1 (preferred to `http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages` ) A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding
Type | code
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
10. Immunization.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.
Short | Contained, 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.
Control | 0..0*
Type | Resource
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Alternate Names | inline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
12. Immunization.extension
Definition | An Extension 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.
Short | ExtensionAdditional 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.
Control | 0..*
Type | Extension
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Alternate Names | extensions, user content
Invariants | ele-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())
Slicing | This element introduces a set of slices on `Immunization.extension`. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators: value @ url
14. Immunization.extension:vaccineSerialNumber
Slice Name | vaccineSerialNumber
Definition | Serial number for the vial of vaccine used in an administration.
Short | Vaccine vial serial number
Control | 0..1 This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
Type | Extension(Vaccine Vial Serial Number) (Extension Type: string)
Is Modifier | false
Must Support | true
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())`) ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (`extension.exists() != value.exists()`) ele-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. Immunization.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).
Short | Extensions 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.
Control | 0..*
Type | Extension
Is Modifier | true because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
Summary | false
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 Names | extensions, user content
Invariants | ele-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. Immunization.identifier
Definition | A unique identifier assigned to this immunization record.
Short | Business identifier
Note | This is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control | 0..0*
Type | Identifier
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
20. Immunization.status
Definition | Indicates the current status of the immunization event.
Short | completed | entered-in-error | not-done
Comments | Will generally be set to show that the immunization has been completed or not done. This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid.
Control | 1..1
Binding | The codes SHALL be taken from Status for Immunisation http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-status|4.0.1 (required to `https://alexapi.medtechglobal.com.au/fhir/ValueSet/immunisation-status` )
Type | code
Is Modifier | true because This element is labeled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains statuses entered-in-error and not-done which means that the resource should not be treated as valid
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
22. Immunization.statusReason
Definition | Indicates the reason the immunization event was not performed.
Short | Reason not done
Comments | This is generally only used for the status of "not-done". The reason for performing the immunization event is captured in reasonCode, not here.
Control | 0..1
Binding | The codes SHALL be taken from For example codes, see ImmunizationStatusReasonCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-status-reason|4.0.1 (required to `http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-status-reason` )
Type | CodeableConcept
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
24. Immunization.vaccineCode
Definition | Vaccine that was administered or was to be administered.
Short | Vaccine product administered
Control | 1..1
Binding | For example codes, see VaccineAdministeredValueSet http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/vaccine-code|4.0.1 (example to `http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/vaccine-code` ) The code for vaccine product administered.
Type | CodeableConcept
Is Modifier | false
Must Support | true
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
26. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding
Definition | A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.
Short | Code defined by a terminology system
Comments | Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.
Control | 0..*
Type | Coding
Is Modifier | false
Summary | true
Requirements | Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
Slicing | This element introduces a set of slices on `Immunization.vaccineCode.coding`. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators: value @ system
28. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:amtVaccineCode
Slice Name | amtVaccineCode
Definition | A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.
Short | AMT VaccineCode defined by a terminology system
Comments | Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.
Control | 0..0*
Binding | The codes SHOULD be taken from For codes, see Australian Medicines Terminology Vaccine (preferred to `https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/amt-vaccine-1` )
Type | Coding
Is Modifier | false
Summary | true
Requirements | Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
31. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:airVaccineCode
Slice Name | airVaccineCode
Definition | A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.
Short | AIR VaccineCode defined by a terminology system
Comments | Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.
Control | 0..0*
Binding | The codes SHALL be taken from For codes, see Australian Immunisation Register Vaccine (required to `https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/australian-immunisation-register-vaccine-1` )
Type | Coding
Is Modifier | false
Summary | true
Requirements | Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
34. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:mtVaccineCode
Slice Name | mtVaccineCode
Definition | A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.
Short | Code defined by a terminology system
Comments | Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.
Control | 0..1*
Binding | The codes SHOULD be taken from For codes, see Immunisation Vaccine Value Set (preferred to `https://alexapi.medtechglobal.com.au/fhir/ValueSet/vaccine-code-vs` )
Type | Coding
Is Modifier | false
Summary | true
Requirements | Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
36. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:mtVaccineCode.system
Definition | The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.
Short | Identity of the terminology system
Comments | The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.
Control | 10..1
Type | uri
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Support | true
Summary | true
Requirements | Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.
Pattern Value | `https://alexapi.medtechglobal.com.au/fhir/CodeSystem/vaccine-code`
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
38. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:mtVaccineCode.code
Definition | A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).
Short | Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Control | 10..1
Type | code
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Support | true
Summary | true
Requirements | Need to refer to a particular code in the system.
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
40. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:mtVaccineCode.display
Definition | A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.
Short | Representation defined by the system
Control | 0..1
Type | string
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Support | true
Summary | true
Requirements | Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
42. Immunization.patient
Definition | The patient who either received or did not receive the immunization.
Short | Who was immunized
Control | 1..1
Type | Reference(Patient, Patient)
Is Modifier | false
Must Support | true
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
44. Immunization.patient.reference
Definition | A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.
Short | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
Comments | Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.
Control | 0..1 This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-1
Type | string
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Support | true
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
46. Immunization.patient.display
Definition | Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.
Short | External Name of PatientText alternative for the resource
Comments | This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.
Control | 0..1
Type | string
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
48. Immunization.occurrence[x]
Definition | Date vaccine administered or was to be administered.
Short | Vaccine administration date
Comments | When immunizations are given a specific date and time should always be known. When immunizations are patient reported, a specific date might not be known. Although partial dates are allowed, an adult patient might not be able to recall the year a childhood immunization was given. An exact date is always preferable, but the use of the String data type is acceptable when an exact date is not known. A small number of vaccines (e.g. live oral typhoid vaccine) are given as a series of patient self-administered dose over a span of time. In cases like this, often, only the first dose (typically a provider supervised dose) is recorded with the occurrence indicating the date/time of the first dose.
Control | 1..1
Type | dateTime, string
[x] Note | SeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
Slicing | This element introduces a set of slices on `Immunization.occurrence[x]`. The slices areUnordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators: type @ $this
50. Immunization.occurrence[x]:occurrenceDateTime
Slice Name | occurrenceDateTime
Definition | Date vaccine administered or was to be administered.
Short | Vaccine administration date
Comments | When immunizations are given a specific date and time should always be known. When immunizations are patient reported, a specific date might not be known. Although partial dates are allowed, an adult patient might not be able to recall the year a childhood immunization was given. An exact date is always preferable, but the use of the String data type is acceptable when an exact date is not known. A small number of vaccines (e.g. live oral typhoid vaccine) are given as a series of patient self-administered dose over a span of time. In cases like this, often, only the first dose (typically a provider supervised dose) is recorded with the occurrence indicating the date/time of the first dose.
Control | 1..1
Type | dateTime, string
[x] Note | SeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Support | true
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
52. Immunization.recorded
Definition | The date the occurrence of the immunization was first captured in the record - potentially significantly after the occurrence of the event.
Short | When the immunization was first captured in the subject's record
Control | 0..1
Type | dateTime
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Support | true
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
54. Immunization.lotNumber
Definition | Lot number of the vaccine product.
Short | Vaccine lot number
Control | 0..1
Type | string
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Support | true
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
56. Immunization.expirationDate
Definition | Date vaccine batch expires.
Short | Vaccine expiration date
Control | 0..1
Type | date
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Support | true
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
58. Immunization.site
Definition | Body site where vaccine was administered.
Short | Body site vaccine was administered
Control | 0..1
Binding | The codes SHALL be taken from For example codes, see Codes for Immunization Site of Administration http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-site|4.0.1 (required to `https://alexapi.medtechglobal.com.au/fhir/ValueSet/immunisation-site` )
Type | CodeableConcept
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
60. Immunization.route
Definition | The path by which the vaccine product is taken into the body.
Short | How vaccine entered body
Control | 0..1
Binding | The codes SHALL be taken from For example codes, see Immunisation Route of Administration http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-route|4.0.1 (required to `https://alexapi.medtechglobal.com.au/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-route` )
Type | CodeableConcept
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
62. Immunization.doseQuantity
Definition | The quantity of vaccine product that was administered.
Short | Amount of vaccine administered
Control | 0..01
Type | Quantity(SimpleQuantity, SimpleQuantity)
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
64. Immunization.performer
Definition | Indicates who performed the immunization event.
Short | Who performed event
Control | 20..2*
Type | BackboneElement
Is Modifier | false
Must Support | true
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
Slicing | This element introduces a set of slices on `Immunization.performer`. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators: pattern @ function
66. Immunization.performer.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).
Short | Extensions 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.
Control | 0..*
Type | Extension
Is Modifier | true because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
Summary | true
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 Names | extensions, user content, modifiers
Invariants | ele-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())
68. Immunization.performer.actor
Definition | The practitioner or organization who performed the action.
Short | Individual or organization who was performing
Comments | When the individual practitioner who performed the action is known, it is best to send.
Control | 1..1
Type | Reference(Practitioner, PractitionerRole, Organization, Practitioner, PractitionerRole, Organization)
Is Modifier | false
Must Support | true
Must Support Types | No must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
70. Immunization.performer:administeredBy
Slice Name | administeredBy
Definition | Indicates who performed the immunization event.
Short | Immunisation Administered ByWho performed event
Control | 10..1*
Type | BackboneElement
Is Modifier | false
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
72. Immunization.performer:administeredBy.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).
Short | Extensions 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.
Control | 0..*
Type | Extension
Is Modifier | true because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
Summary | true
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 Names | extensions, user content, modifiers
Invariants | ele-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())
74. Immunization.performer:administeredBy.function
Definition | Describes the type of performance (e.g. ordering provider, administering provider, etc.).
Short | Administering roleWhat type of performance was done
Control | 10..1
Binding | Unless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ImmunizationFunctionCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-function|4.0.1 (extensible to `http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-function` ) The role a practitioner or organization plays in the immunization event.
Type | CodeableConcept
Is Modifier | false
Summary | true
Pattern Value | `{ "coding" : [{ "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0443", "code" : "AP" }] }`
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
76. Immunization.performer:administeredBy.actor
Definition | The practitioner or organization who performed the action.
Short | Administering performerIndividual or organization who was performing
Comments | When the individual practitioner who performed the action is known, it is best to send.
Control | 1..1
Type | Reference(Practitioner, PractitionerRole, Organization, Practitioner, PractitionerRole, Organization)
Is Modifier | false
Must Support | true
Must Support Types | No must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
78. Immunization.performer:approvedBy
Slice Name | approvedBy
Definition | Indicates who performed the immunization event.
Short | Immunisation Approved ByWho performed event
Control | 10..1*
Type | BackboneElement
Is Modifier | false
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
80. Immunization.performer:approvedBy.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).
Short | Extensions 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.
Control | 0..*
Type | Extension
Is Modifier | true because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
Summary | true
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 Names | extensions, user content, modifiers
Invariants | ele-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())
82. Immunization.performer:approvedBy.function
Definition | Describes the type of performance (e.g. ordering provider, administering provider, etc.).
Short | Approver roleWhat type of performance was done
Control | 10..1
Binding | Unless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ImmunizationFunctionCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-function|4.0.1 (extensible to `http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-function` ) The role a practitioner or organization plays in the immunization event.
Type | CodeableConcept
Is Modifier | false
Summary | true
Pattern Value | `{ "coding" : [{ "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0443", "code" : "OP" }] }`
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
84. Immunization.performer:approvedBy.actor
Definition | The practitioner or organization who performed the action.
Short | ApproverIndividual or organization who was performing
Comments | When the individual practitioner who performed the action is known, it is best to send.
Control | 1..1
Type | Reference(Practitioner, PractitionerRole, Organization, Practitioner, PractitionerRole, Organization)
Is Modifier | false
Must Support | true
Must Support Types | No must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
86. Immunization.note
Definition | Extra information about the immunization that is not conveyed by the other attributes.
Short | Additional immunization notes
Control | 0..*
Type | Annotation
Is Modifier | false
Must Support | true
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
88. Immunization.reasonCode
Definition | Reasons why the vaccine was administered.
Short | Why immunization occurred
Control | 0..0*
Binding | The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see Reason Vaccine Administered http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-reason|4.0.1 (preferred to `https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/reason-vaccine-administered-1` )
Type | CodeableConcept
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
90. Immunization.reasonReference
Definition | Condition, Observation or DiagnosticReport that supports why the immunization was administered.
Short | Why immunization occurred
Control | 0..0*
Type | Reference(Condition, Observation, DiagnosticReport, Condition, Observation, DiagnosticReport)
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
92. Immunization.isSubpotent
Definition | Indication if a dose is considered to be subpotent. By default, a dose should be considered to be potent.
Short | Dose potency
Comments | Typically, the recognition of the dose being sub-potent is retrospective, after the administration (ex. notification of a manufacturer recall after administration). However, in the case of a partial administration (the patient moves unexpectedly and only some of the dose is actually administered), subpotency may be recognized immediately, but it is still important to record the event.
Control | 0..01
Type | boolean
Is Modifier | true because This element is labeled as a modifier because an immunization event with a subpotent vaccine doesn't protect the patient the same way as a potent dose.
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summary | true
Meaning if Missing | By default, a dose should be considered to be potent.
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
94. Immunization.subpotentReason
Definition | Reason why a dose is considered to be subpotent.
Short | Reason for being subpotent
Control | 0..0*
Binding | For example codes, see ImmunizationSubpotentReason http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-subpotent-reason|4.0.1 (example to `http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-subpotent-reason` ) The reason why a dose is considered to be subpotent.
Type | CodeableConcept
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
96. Immunization.education
Definition | Educational material presented to the patient (or guardian) at the time of vaccine administration.
Short | Educational material presented to patient
Control | 0..0*
Type | BackboneElement
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())) imm-1: One of documentType or reference SHALL be present (`documentType.exists() or reference.exists()`) imm-1: One of documentType or reference SHALL be present (documentType.exists() or reference.exists())
99. Immunization.programEligibility
Definition | Indicates a patient's eligibility for a funding program.
Short | Patient eligibility for a vaccination program
Control | 0..0*
Binding | For example codes, see ImmunizationProgramEligibility http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-program-eligibility|4.0.1 (example to `http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-program-eligibility` ) The patient's eligibility for a vaccation program.
Type | CodeableConcept
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
101. Immunization.reaction
Definition | Categorical data indicating that an adverse event is associated in time to an immunization.
Short | Details of a reaction that follows immunization
Comments | A reaction may be an indication of an allergy or intolerance and, if this is determined to be the case, it should be recorded as a new AllergyIntolerance resource instance as most systems will not query against past Immunization.reaction elements.
Control | 0..0*
Type | BackboneElement
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
104. Immunization.protocolApplied
Definition | The protocol (set of recommendations) being followed by the provider who administered the dose.
Short | Protocol followed by the provider
Control | 0..*
Type | BackboneElement
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
106. Immunization.protocolApplied.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).
Short | Extensions 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.
Control | 0..*
Type | Extension
Is Modifier | true because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
Summary | true
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 Names | extensions, user content, modifiers
Invariants | ele-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())
108. Immunization.protocolApplied.doseNumber[x]
Definition | Nominal position in a series.
Short | Dose number within series
Comments | The use of an integer is preferred if known. A string should only be used in cases where an integer is not available (such as when documenting a recurring booster dose).
Control | 1..1
Type | Choice of: positiveInt, string
[x] Note | SeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
Slicing | This element introduces a set of slices on `Immunization.protocolApplied.doseNumber[x]`. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators: type @ $this
110. Immunization.protocolApplied.doseNumber[x]:doseNumberPositiveInt
Slice Name | doseNumberPositiveInt
Definition | Nominal position in a series.
Short | Dose number within series
Comments | The use of an integer is preferred if known. A string should only be used in cases where an integer is not available (such as when documenting a recurring booster dose).
Control | 01..1
Type | positiveInt, string
[x] Note | SeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Support | true
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-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 foundhere

0. Immunization
Invariants | status-reason-validation: Status reason must be provided if status is 'not-done' (`status.empty() or status = 'completed' or (status = 'not-done' and statusReason.empty().not())`) note-validation: Note must not exceed 4096 characters (`note.text.empty() or note.text.length() <= 4096`)
2. Immunization.meta
4. Immunization.meta.lastUpdated
Must Support | true
6. Immunization.implicitRules
Control | 0..0
8. Immunization.language
Control | 0..0
10. Immunization.contained
Control | 0..0
12. Immunization.extension
Slicing | This element introduces a set of slices on `Immunization.extension`. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators: value @ url
14. Immunization.extension:vaccineSerialNumber
Slice Name | vaccineSerialNumber
Control | 0..1
Type | Extension(Vaccine Vial Serial Number) (Extension Type: string)
Must Support | true
16. Immunization.identifier
Note | This is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control | 0..0
18. Immunization.status
Binding | The codes SHALL be taken from Status for Immunisation (required to `https://alexapi.medtechglobal.com.au/fhir/ValueSet/immunisation-status` )
20. Immunization.statusReason
Binding | The codes SHALL be taken from ImmunizationStatusReasonCodes (required to `http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-status-reason` )
22. Immunization.vaccineCode
Must Support | true
24. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:amtVaccineCode
Slice Name | amtVaccineCode
Control | 0..0
26. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:airVaccineCode
Slice Name | airVaccineCode
Control | 0..0
28. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:mtVaccineCode
Slice Name | mtVaccineCode
Control | 0..1
Binding | The codes SHOULD be taken from Immunisation Vaccine Value Set (preferred to `https://alexapi.medtechglobal.com.au/fhir/ValueSet/vaccine-code-vs` )
30. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:mtVaccineCode.system
Control | 1..?
Must Support | true
Pattern Value | `https://alexapi.medtechglobal.com.au/fhir/CodeSystem/vaccine-code`
32. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:mtVaccineCode.code
Control | 1..?
Must Support | true
34. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:mtVaccineCode.display
Must Support | true
36. Immunization.patient
Must Support | true
38. Immunization.patient.reference
Must Support | true
40. Immunization.patient.display
Short | External Name of Patient
42. Immunization.occurrence[x]
[x] Note | SeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
Slicing | This element introduces a set of slices on `Immunization.occurrence[x]`. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators: type @ $this
44. Immunization.occurrence[x]:occurrenceDateTime
Slice Name | occurrenceDateTime
Control | 1..1
Type | dateTime
[x] Note | SeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Support | true
46. Immunization.recorded
Must Support | true
48. Immunization.lotNumber
Must Support | true
50. Immunization.expirationDate
Must Support | true
52. Immunization.site
Binding | The codes SHALL be taken from Codes for Immunization Site of Administration (required to `https://alexapi.medtechglobal.com.au/fhir/ValueSet/immunisation-site` )
54. Immunization.route
Binding | The codes SHALL be taken from Immunisation Route of Administration (required to `https://alexapi.medtechglobal.com.au/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-route` )
56. Immunization.doseQuantity
Control | 0..0
58. Immunization.performer
Control | 2..2
Must Support | true
60. Immunization.performer.actor
Must Support | true
62. Immunization.performer:administeredBy
Slice Name | administeredBy
Control | 1..?
64. Immunization.performer:administeredBy.actor
Must Support | true
66. Immunization.performer:approvedBy
Slice Name | approvedBy
Control | 1..?
68. Immunization.performer:approvedBy.actor
Must Support | true
70. Immunization.note
Must Support | true
72. Immunization.reasonCode
Control | 0..0
74. Immunization.reasonReference
Control | 0..0
76. Immunization.isSubpotent
Control | 0..0
78. Immunization.subpotentReason
Control | 0..0
80. Immunization.education
Control | 0..0
82. Immunization.programEligibility
Control | 0..0
84. Immunization.reaction
Control | 0..0
86. Immunization.protocolApplied
88. Immunization.protocolApplied.doseNumber[x]
[x] Note | SeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
Slicing | This element introduces a set of slices on `Immunization.protocolApplied.doseNumber[x]`. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators: type @ $this
90. Immunization.protocolApplied.doseNumber[x]:doseNumberPositiveInt
Slice Name | doseNumberPositiveInt
Control | 0..1
Type | positiveInt
[x] Note | SeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Support | true

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

0. Immunization
Definition | Describes the event of a patient being administered a vaccine or a record of an immunization as reported by a patient, a clinician or another party.
Short | An immunisation statement in an Australian healthcare context
Control | 0..*
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | dom-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()`) status-reason-validation: Status reason must be provided if status is 'not-done' (`status.empty() or status = 'completed' or (status = 'not-done' and statusReason.empty().not())`) note-validation: Note must not exceed 4096 characters (`note.text.empty() or note.text.length() <= 4096`)
2. Immunization.id
Definition | The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes.
Short | Logical 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.
Control | 0..1
Type | id
Is Modifier | false
Summary | true
4. Immunization.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.
Short | Metadata about the resource
Control | 0..1
Type | Meta
Is Modifier | false
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
6. Immunization.meta.id
Definition | Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
Short | Unique id for inter-element referencing
Control | 0..1
Type | string
Is Modifier | false
XML Format | In the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summary | false
8. Immunization.meta.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.
Short | Additional 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.
Control | 0..*
Type | Extension
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Alternate Names | extensions, user content
Invariants | ele-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()`)
Slicing | This element introduces a set of slices on `Immunization.meta.extension`. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators: value @ url
10. Immunization.meta.versionId
Definition | The version specific identifier, as it appears in the version portion of the URL. This value changes when the resource is created, updated, or deleted.
Short | Version specific identifier
Comments | The server assigns this value, and ignores what the client specifies, except in the case that the server is imposing version integrity on updates/deletes.
Control | 0..1
Type | id
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
12. Immunization.meta.lastUpdated
Definition | When the resource last changed - e.g. when the version changed.
Short | When the resource version last changed
Comments | This value is always populated except when the resource is first being created. The server / resource manager sets this value; what a client provides is irrelevant. This is equivalent to the HTTP Last-Modified and SHOULD have the same value on a read interaction.
Control | 0..1
Type | instant
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Support | true
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
14. Immunization.meta.source
Definition | A uri that identifies the source system of the resource. This provides a minimal amount of Provenance information that can be used to track or differentiate the source of information in the resource. The source may identify another FHIR server, document, message, database, etc.
Short | Identifies where the resource comes from
Comments | In the provenance resource, this corresponds to Provenance.entity.what[x]. The exact use of the source (and the implied Provenance.entity.role) is left to implementer discretion. Only one nominated source is allowed; for additional provenance details, a full Provenance resource should be used. This element can be used to indicate where the current master source of a resource that has a canonical URL if the resource is no longer hosted at the canonical URL.
Control | 0..1
Type | uri
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
16. Immunization.meta.profile
Definition | A list of profiles (references to StructureDefinition resources) that this resource claims to conform to. The URL is a reference to StructureDefinition.url.
Short | Profiles this resource claims to conform to
Comments | It is up to the server and/or other infrastructure of policy to determine whether/how these claims are verified and/or updated over time. The list of profile URLs is a set.
Control | 0..*
Type | canonical(StructureDefinition)
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
18. Immunization.meta.security
Definition | Security labels applied to this resource. These tags connect specific resources to the overall security policy and infrastructure.
Short | Security Labels applied to this resource
Comments | The security labels can be updated without changing the stated version of the resource. The list of security labels is a set. Uniqueness is based the system/code, and version and display are ignored.
Control | 0..*
Binding | Unless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from All Security Labels (extensible to `http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/security-labels|4.0.1` ) Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.
Type | Coding
Is Modifier | false
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
20. Immunization.meta.tag
Definition | Tags applied to this resource. Tags are intended to be used to identify and relate resources to process and workflow, and applications are not required to consider the tags when interpreting the meaning of a resource.
Short | Tags applied to this resource
Comments | The tags can be updated without changing the stated version of the resource. The list of tags is a set. Uniqueness is based the system/code, and version and display are ignored.
Control | 0..*
Binding | For example codes, see CommonTags (example to `http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/common-tags|4.0.1` ) Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
Type | Coding
Is Modifier | false
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
22. Immunization.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.
Short | A 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.
Control | 0..0
Type | uri
Is Modifier | true 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 Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
24. Immunization.language
Definition | The base language in which the resource is written.
Short | Language 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).
Control | 0..0
Binding | The codes SHOULD be taken from CommonLanguages (preferred to `http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages` ) A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding
Type | code
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
26. Immunization.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.
Short | Text 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.
Control | 0..1
Type | Narrative
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Alternate Names | narrative, html, xhtml, display
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
28. Immunization.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.
Short | Contained, 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.
Control | 0..0
Type | Resource
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Alternate Names | inline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
30. Immunization.extension
Definition | An Extension
Short | Extension
Control | 0..*
Type | Extension
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-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()`)
Slicing | This element introduces a set of slices on `Immunization.extension`. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators: value @ url
32. Immunization.extension:vaccineSerialNumber
Slice Name | vaccineSerialNumber
Definition | Serial number for the vial of vaccine used in an administration.
Short | Vaccine vial serial number
Control | 0..1 This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
Type | Extension(Vaccine Vial Serial Number) (Extension Type: string)
Is Modifier | false
Must Support | true
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())`) ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (`extension.exists() != value.exists()`)
34. Immunization.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).
Short | Extensions 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.
Control | 0..*
Type | Extension
Is Modifier | true because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
Summary | false
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 Names | extensions, user content
Invariants | ele-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()`)
36. Immunization.identifier
Definition | A unique identifier assigned to this immunization record.
Short | Business identifier
Note | This is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control | 0..0
Type | Identifier
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
38. Immunization.status
Definition | Indicates the current status of the immunization event.
Short | completed | entered-in-error | not-done
Comments | Will generally be set to show that the immunization has been completed or not done. This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid.
Control | 1..1
Binding | The codes SHALL be taken from Status for Immunisation (required to `https://alexapi.medtechglobal.com.au/fhir/ValueSet/immunisation-status` )
Type | code
Is Modifier | true because This element is labeled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains statuses entered-in-error and not-done which means that the resource should not be treated as valid
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
40. Immunization.statusReason
Definition | Indicates the reason the immunization event was not performed.
Short | Reason not done
Comments | This is generally only used for the status of "not-done". The reason for performing the immunization event is captured in reasonCode, not here.
Control | 0..1
Binding | The codes SHALL be taken from ImmunizationStatusReasonCodes (required to `http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-status-reason` )
Type | CodeableConcept
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
42. Immunization.vaccineCode
Definition | Vaccine that was administered or was to be administered.
Short | Vaccine product administered
Control | 1..1
Binding | For example codes, see VaccineAdministeredValueSet (example to `http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/vaccine-code` ) The code for vaccine product administered.
Type | CodeableConcept
Is Modifier | false
Must Support | true
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
44. Immunization.vaccineCode.id
Definition | Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
Short | Unique id for inter-element referencing
Control | 0..1
Type | string
Is Modifier | false
XML Format | In the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summary | false
46. Immunization.vaccineCode.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.
Short | Additional 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.
Control | 0..*
Type | Extension
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Alternate Names | extensions, user content
Invariants | ele-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()`)
Slicing | This element introduces a set of slices on `Immunization.vaccineCode.extension`. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators: value @ url
48. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding
Definition | A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.
Short | Code defined by a terminology system
Comments | Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.
Control | 0..*
Type | Coding
Is Modifier | false
Summary | true
Requirements | Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
Slicing | This element introduces a set of slices on `Immunization.vaccineCode.coding`. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators: value @ system
50. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:amtVaccineCode
Slice Name | amtVaccineCode
Definition | A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.
Short | AMT Vaccine
Comments | Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.
Control | 0..0
Binding | The codes SHOULD be taken from Australian Medicines Terminology Vaccine (preferred to `https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/amt-vaccine-1` )
Type | Coding
Is Modifier | false
Summary | true
Requirements | Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
59. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:airVaccineCode
Slice Name | airVaccineCode
Definition | A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.
Short | AIR Vaccine
Comments | Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.
Control | 0..0
Binding | The codes SHALL be taken from Australian Immunisation Register Vaccine (required to `https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/australian-immunisation-register-vaccine-1` )
Type | Coding
Is Modifier | false
Summary | true
Requirements | Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
68. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:mtVaccineCode
Slice Name | mtVaccineCode
Definition | A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.
Short | Code defined by a terminology system
Comments | Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.
Control | 0..1
Binding | The codes SHOULD be taken from Immunisation Vaccine Value Set (preferred to `https://alexapi.medtechglobal.com.au/fhir/ValueSet/vaccine-code-vs` )
Type | Coding
Is Modifier | false
Summary | true
Requirements | Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
70. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:mtVaccineCode.id
Definition | Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
Short | Unique id for inter-element referencing
Control | 0..1
Type | string
Is Modifier | false
XML Format | In the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summary | false
72. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:mtVaccineCode.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.
Short | Additional 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.
Control | 0..*
Type | Extension
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Alternate Names | extensions, user content
Invariants | ele-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()`)
Slicing | This element introduces a set of slices on `Immunization.vaccineCode.coding.extension`. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators: value @ url
74. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:mtVaccineCode.system
Definition | The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.
Short | Identity of the terminology system
Comments | The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.
Control | 1..1
Type | uri
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Support | true
Summary | true
Requirements | Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.
Pattern Value | `https://alexapi.medtechglobal.com.au/fhir/CodeSystem/vaccine-code`
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
76. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:mtVaccineCode.version
Definition | The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.
Short | Version of the system - if relevant
Comments | Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.
Note | This is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
Control | 0..1
Type | string
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
78. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:mtVaccineCode.code
Definition | A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).
Short | Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Control | 1..1
Type | code
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Support | true
Summary | true
Requirements | Need to refer to a particular code in the system.
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
80. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:mtVaccineCode.display
Definition | A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.
Short | Representation defined by the system
Control | 0..1
Type | string
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Support | true
Summary | true
Requirements | Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
82. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:mtVaccineCode.userSelected
Definition | Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).
Short | If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Comments | Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.
Control | 0..1
Type | boolean
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summary | true
Requirements | This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
84. Immunization.vaccineCode.text
Definition | A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.
Short | Plain text representation of the concept
Comments | Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.
Control | 0..1
Type | string
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summary | true
Requirements | The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
86. Immunization.patient
Definition | The patient who either received or did not receive the immunization.
Short | Who was immunized
Control | 1..1
Type | Reference(Patient)
Is Modifier | false
Must Support | true
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
88. Immunization.patient.id
Definition | Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
Short | Unique id for inter-element referencing
Control | 0..1
Type | string
Is Modifier | false
XML Format | In the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summary | false
90. Immunization.patient.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.
Short | Additional 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.
Control | 0..*
Type | Extension
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Alternate Names | extensions, user content
Invariants | ele-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()`)
Slicing | This element introduces a set of slices on `Immunization.patient.extension`. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators: value @ url
92. Immunization.patient.reference
Definition | A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.
Short | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
Comments | Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.
Control | 0..1 This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-1
Type | string
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Support | true
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
94. Immunization.patient.type
Definition | The expected type of the target of the reference. If both Reference.type and Reference.reference are populated and Reference.reference is a FHIR URL, both SHALL be consistent. The type is the Canonical URL of Resource Definition that is the type this reference refers to. References are URLs that are relative to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ e.g. "Patient" is a reference to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient. Absolute URLs are only allowed for logical models (and can only be used in references in logical models, not resources).
Short | Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Comments | This element is used to indicate the type of the target of the reference. This may be used which ever of the other elements are populated (or not). In some cases, the type of the target may be determined by inspection of the reference (e.g. a RESTful URL) or by resolving the target of the reference; if both the type and a reference is provided, the reference SHALL resolve to a resource of the same type as that specified.
Control | 0..1
Binding | Unless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ResourceType (extensible to `http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types|4.0.1` ) Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
Type | uri
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
96. Immunization.patient.identifier
Definition | An identifier for the target resource. This is used when there is no way to reference the other resource directly, either because the entity it represents is not available through a FHIR server, or because there is no way for the author of the resource to convert a known identifier to an actual location. There is no requirement that a Reference.identifier point to something that is actually exposed as a FHIR instance, but it SHALL point to a business concept that would be expected to be exposed as a FHIR instance, and that instance would need to be of a FHIR resource type allowed by the reference.
Short | Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
Comments | When an identifier is provided in place of a reference, any system processing the reference will only be able to resolve the identifier to a reference if it understands the business context in which the identifier is used. Sometimes this is global (e.g. a national identifier) but often it is not. For this reason, none of the useful mechanisms described for working with references (e.g. chaining, includes) are possible, nor should servers be expected to be able resolve the reference. Servers may accept an identifier based reference untouched, resolve it, and/or reject it - see CapabilityStatement.rest.resource.referencePolicy. When both an identifier and a literal reference are provided, the literal reference is preferred. Applications processing the resource are allowed - but not required - to check that the identifier matches the literal reference Applications converting a logical reference to a literal reference may choose to leave the logical reference present, or remove it. Reference is intended to point to a structure that can potentially be expressed as a FHIR resource, though there is no need for it to exist as an actual FHIR resource instance - except in as much as an application wishes to actual find the target of the reference. The content referred to be the identifier must meet the logical constraints implied by any limitations on what resource types are permitted for the reference. For example, it would not be legitimate to send the identifier for a drug prescription if the type were Reference(Observation|DiagnosticReport). One of the use-cases for Reference.identifier is the situation where no FHIR representation exists (where the type is Reference (Any).
Note | This is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control | 0..1
Type | Identifier
Is Modifier | false
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
98. Immunization.patient.display
Definition | Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.
Short | External Name of Patient
Comments | This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.
Control | 0..1
Type | string
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
100. Immunization.encounter
Definition | The visit or admission or other contact between patient and health care provider the immunization was performed as part of.
Short | Encounter immunization was part of
Control | 0..1
Type | Reference(Encounter)
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
102. Immunization.occurrence[x]
Definition | Date vaccine administered or was to be administered.
Short | Vaccine administration date
Comments | When immunizations are given a specific date and time should always be known. When immunizations are patient reported, a specific date might not be known. Although partial dates are allowed, an adult patient might not be able to recall the year a childhood immunization was given. An exact date is always preferable, but the use of the String data type is acceptable when an exact date is not known. A small number of vaccines (e.g. live oral typhoid vaccine) are given as a series of patient self-administered dose over a span of time. In cases like this, often, only the first dose (typically a provider supervised dose) is recorded with the occurrence indicating the date/time of the first dose.
Control | 1..1
Type | dateTime
[x] Note | SeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
Slicing | This element introduces a set of slices on `Immunization.occurrence[x]`. The slices areUnordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators: type @ $this
104. Immunization.occurrence[x]:occurrenceDateTime
Slice Name | occurrenceDateTime
Definition | Date vaccine administered or was to be administered.
Short | Vaccine administration date
Comments | When immunizations are given a specific date and time should always be known. When immunizations are patient reported, a specific date might not be known. Although partial dates are allowed, an adult patient might not be able to recall the year a childhood immunization was given. An exact date is always preferable, but the use of the String data type is acceptable when an exact date is not known. A small number of vaccines (e.g. live oral typhoid vaccine) are given as a series of patient self-administered dose over a span of time. In cases like this, often, only the first dose (typically a provider supervised dose) is recorded with the occurrence indicating the date/time of the first dose.
Control | 1..1
Type | dateTime
[x] Note | SeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Support | true
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
106. Immunization.recorded
Definition | The date the occurrence of the immunization was first captured in the record - potentially significantly after the occurrence of the event.
Short | When the immunization was first captured in the subject's record
Control | 0..1
Type | dateTime
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Support | true
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
108. Immunization.primarySource
Definition | An indication that the content of the record is based on information from the person who administered the vaccine. This reflects the context under which the data was originally recorded.
Short | Indicates context the data was recorded in
Comments | Reflects the “reliability” of the content.
Control | 0..1
Type | boolean
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
110. Immunization.reportOrigin
Definition | The source of the data when the report of the immunization event is not based on information from the person who administered the vaccine.
Short | Indicates the source of a secondarily reported record
Comments | Should not be populated if primarySource = True, not required even if primarySource = False.
Control | 0..1
Binding | For example codes, see ImmunizationOriginCodes (example to `http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-origin` ) The source of the data for a record which is not from a primary source.
Type | CodeableConcept
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
112. Immunization.location
Definition | The service delivery location where the vaccine administration occurred.
Short | Where immunization occurred
Control | 0..1
Type | Reference(Location)
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
114. Immunization.manufacturer
Definition | Physical vaccine product manufacturer.
Short | Vaccine manufacturer
Control | 0..1
Type | Reference(Organization)
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
116. Immunization.lotNumber
Definition | Lot number of the vaccine product.
Short | Vaccine lot number
Control | 0..1
Type | string
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Support | true
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
118. Immunization.expirationDate
Definition | Date vaccine batch expires.
Short | Vaccine expiration date
Control | 0..1
Type | date
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Support | true
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
120. Immunization.site
Definition | Body site where vaccine was administered.
Short | Body site vaccine was administered
Control | 0..1
Binding | The codes SHALL be taken from Codes for Immunization Site of Administration (required to `https://alexapi.medtechglobal.com.au/fhir/ValueSet/immunisation-site` )
Type | CodeableConcept
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
122. Immunization.route
Definition | The path by which the vaccine product is taken into the body.
Short | How vaccine entered body
Control | 0..1
Binding | The codes SHALL be taken from Immunisation Route of Administration (required to `https://alexapi.medtechglobal.com.au/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-route` )
Type | CodeableConcept
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
124. Immunization.doseQuantity
Definition | The quantity of vaccine product that was administered.
Short | Amount of vaccine administered
Control | 0..0
Type | Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
126. Immunization.performer
Definition | Indicates who performed the immunization event.
Short | Who performed event
Control | 2..2
Type | BackboneElement
Is Modifier | false
Must Support | true
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
Slicing | This element introduces a set of slices on `Immunization.performer`. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators: pattern @ function
128. Immunization.performer.id
Definition | Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
Short | Unique id for inter-element referencing
Control | 0..1
Type | string
Is Modifier | false
XML Format | In the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summary | false
130. Immunization.performer.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.
Short | Additional 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.
Control | 0..*
Type | Extension
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Alternate Names | extensions, user content
Invariants | ele-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()`)
132. Immunization.performer.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).
Short | Extensions 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.
Control | 0..*
Type | Extension
Is Modifier | true because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
Summary | true
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 Names | extensions, user content, modifiers
Invariants | ele-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()`)
134. Immunization.performer.function
Definition | Describes the type of performance (e.g. ordering provider, administering provider, etc.).
Short | What type of performance was done
Control | 0..1
Binding | Unless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from hl7VS-providerRole - AU Extended (extensible to `http://terminology.hl7.org.au/ValueSet/v2-0443-extended` )
Type | CodeableConcept
Is Modifier | false
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
136. Immunization.performer.actor
Definition | The practitioner or organization who performed the action.
Short | Individual or organization who was performing
Comments | When the individual practitioner who performed the action is known, it is best to send.
Control | 1..1
Type | Reference(Practitioner, PractitionerRole, Organization)
Is Modifier | false
Must Support | true
Must Support Types | No must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
138. Immunization.performer:administeredBy
Slice Name | administeredBy
Definition | Indicates who performed the immunization event.
Short | Immunisation Administered By
Control | 1..1
Type | BackboneElement
Is Modifier | false
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
140. Immunization.performer:administeredBy.id
Definition | Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
Short | Unique id for inter-element referencing
Control | 0..1
Type | string
Is Modifier | false
XML Format | In the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summary | false
142. Immunization.performer:administeredBy.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.
Short | Additional 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.
Control | 0..*
Type | Extension
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Alternate Names | extensions, user content
Invariants | ele-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()`)
144. Immunization.performer:administeredBy.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).
Short | Extensions 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.
Control | 0..*
Type | Extension
Is Modifier | true because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
Summary | true
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 Names | extensions, user content, modifiers
Invariants | ele-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()`)
146. Immunization.performer:administeredBy.function
Definition | Describes the type of performance (e.g. ordering provider, administering provider, etc.).
Short | Administering role
Control | 1..1
Binding | Unless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ImmunizationFunctionCodes (extensible to `http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-function` ) The role a practitioner or organization plays in the immunization event.
Type | CodeableConcept
Is Modifier | false
Summary | true
Pattern Value | `{ "coding" : [{ "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0443", "code" : "AP" }] }`
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
148. Immunization.performer:administeredBy.actor
Definition | The practitioner or organization who performed the action.
Short | Administering performer
Comments | When the individual practitioner who performed the action is known, it is best to send.
Control | 1..1
Type | Reference(Practitioner, PractitionerRole, Organization)
Is Modifier | false
Must Support | true
Must Support Types | No must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
150. Immunization.performer:approvedBy
Slice Name | approvedBy
Definition | Indicates who performed the immunization event.
Short | Immunisation Approved By
Control | 1..1
Type | BackboneElement
Is Modifier | false
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
152. Immunization.performer:approvedBy.id
Definition | Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
Short | Unique id for inter-element referencing
Control | 0..1
Type | string
Is Modifier | false
XML Format | In the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summary | false
154. Immunization.performer:approvedBy.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.
Short | Additional 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.
Control | 0..*
Type | Extension
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Alternate Names | extensions, user content
Invariants | ele-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()`)
156. Immunization.performer:approvedBy.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).
Short | Extensions 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.
Control | 0..*
Type | Extension
Is Modifier | true because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
Summary | true
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 Names | extensions, user content, modifiers
Invariants | ele-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()`)
158. Immunization.performer:approvedBy.function
Definition | Describes the type of performance (e.g. ordering provider, administering provider, etc.).
Short | Approver role
Control | 1..1
Binding | Unless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ImmunizationFunctionCodes (extensible to `http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-function` ) The role a practitioner or organization plays in the immunization event.
Type | CodeableConcept
Is Modifier | false
Summary | true
Pattern Value | `{ "coding" : [{ "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0443", "code" : "OP" }] }`
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
160. Immunization.performer:approvedBy.actor
Definition | The practitioner or organization who performed the action.
Short | Approver
Comments | When the individual practitioner who performed the action is known, it is best to send.
Control | 1..1
Type | Reference(Practitioner, PractitionerRole, Organization)
Is Modifier | false
Must Support | true
Must Support Types | No must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
162. Immunization.note
Definition | Extra information about the immunization that is not conveyed by the other attributes.
Short | Additional immunization notes
Control | 0..*
Type | Annotation
Is Modifier | false
Must Support | true
Summary | true
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
164. Immunization.reasonCode
Definition | Reasons why the vaccine was administered.
Short | Why immunization occurred
Control | 0..0
Binding | The codes SHOULD be taken from Reason Vaccine Administered (preferred to `https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/reason-vaccine-administered-1` )
Type | CodeableConcept
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
166. Immunization.reasonReference
Definition | Condition, Observation or DiagnosticReport that supports why the immunization was administered.
Short | Why immunization occurred
Control | 0..0
Type | Reference(Condition, Observation, DiagnosticReport)
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
168. Immunization.isSubpotent
Definition | Indication if a dose is considered to be subpotent. By default, a dose should be considered to be potent.
Short | Dose potency
Comments | Typically, the recognition of the dose being sub-potent is retrospective, after the administration (ex. notification of a manufacturer recall after administration). However, in the case of a partial administration (the patient moves unexpectedly and only some of the dose is actually administered), subpotency may be recognized immediately, but it is still important to record the event.
Control | 0..0
Type | boolean
Is Modifier | true because This element is labeled as a modifier because an immunization event with a subpotent vaccine doesn't protect the patient the same way as a potent dose.
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summary | true
Meaning if Missing | By default, a dose should be considered to be potent.
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
170. Immunization.subpotentReason
Definition | Reason why a dose is considered to be subpotent.
Short | Reason for being subpotent
Control | 0..0
Binding | For example codes, see ImmunizationSubpotentReason (example to `http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-subpotent-reason` ) The reason why a dose is considered to be subpotent.
Type | CodeableConcept
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
172. Immunization.education
Definition | Educational material presented to the patient (or guardian) at the time of vaccine administration.
Short | Educational material presented to patient
Control | 0..0
Type | BackboneElement
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`) imm-1: One of documentType or reference SHALL be present (`documentType.exists() or reference.exists()`)
181. Immunization.programEligibility
Definition | Indicates a patient's eligibility for a funding program.
Short | Patient eligibility for a vaccination program
Control | 0..0
Binding | For example codes, see ImmunizationProgramEligibility (example to `http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-program-eligibility` ) The patient's eligibility for a vaccation program.
Type | CodeableConcept
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
183. Immunization.fundingSource
Definition | Indicates the source of the vaccine actually administered. This may be different than the patient eligibility (e.g. the patient may be eligible for a publically purchased vaccine but due to inventory issues, vaccine purchased with private funds was actually administered).
Short | Funding source for the vaccine
Control | 0..1
Binding | For example codes, see ImmunizationFundingSource (example to `http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-funding-source` ) The source of funding used to purchase the vaccine administered.
Type | CodeableConcept
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
185. Immunization.reaction
Definition | Categorical data indicating that an adverse event is associated in time to an immunization.
Short | Details of a reaction that follows immunization
Comments | A reaction may be an indication of an allergy or intolerance and, if this is determined to be the case, it should be recorded as a new AllergyIntolerance resource instance as most systems will not query against past Immunization.reaction elements.
Control | 0..0
Type | BackboneElement
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
193. Immunization.protocolApplied
Definition | The protocol (set of recommendations) being followed by the provider who administered the dose.
Short | Protocol followed by the provider
Control | 0..*
Type | BackboneElement
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
195. Immunization.protocolApplied.id
Definition | Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
Short | Unique id for inter-element referencing
Control | 0..1
Type | string
Is Modifier | false
XML Format | In the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summary | false
197. Immunization.protocolApplied.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.
Short | Additional 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.
Control | 0..*
Type | Extension
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Alternate Names | extensions, user content
Invariants | ele-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()`)
199. Immunization.protocolApplied.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).
Short | Extensions 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.
Control | 0..*
Type | Extension
Is Modifier | true because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
Summary | true
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 Names | extensions, user content, modifiers
Invariants | ele-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()`)
201. Immunization.protocolApplied.series
Definition | One possible path to achieve presumed immunity against a disease - within the context of an authority.
Short | Name of vaccine series
Control | 0..1
Type | string
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
203. Immunization.protocolApplied.authority
Definition | Indicates the authority who published the protocol (e.g. ACIP) that is being followed.
Short | Who is responsible for publishing the recommendations
Control | 0..1
Type | Reference(Organization)
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
205. Immunization.protocolApplied.targetDisease
Definition | The vaccine preventable disease the dose is being administered against.
Short | Vaccine preventatable disease being targetted
Control | 0..*
Binding | The codes SHOULD be taken from Vaccination Target Disease (preferred to `https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/vaccination-target-disease-1` )
Type | CodeableConcept
Is Modifier | false
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
207. Immunization.protocolApplied.doseNumber[x]
Definition | Nominal position in a series.
Short | Dose number within series
Comments | The use of an integer is preferred if known. A string should only be used in cases where an integer is not available (such as when documenting a recurring booster dose).
Control | 1..1
Type | Choice of: positiveInt, string
[x] Note | SeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
Slicing | This element introduces a set of slices on `Immunization.protocolApplied.doseNumber[x]`. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators: type @ $this
209. Immunization.protocolApplied.doseNumber[x]:doseNumberPositiveInt
Slice Name | doseNumberPositiveInt
Definition | Nominal position in a series.
Short | Dose number within series
Comments | The use of an integer is preferred if known. A string should only be used in cases where an integer is not available (such as when documenting a recurring booster dose).
Control | 0..1
Type | positiveInt
[x] Note | SeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Support | true
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)
211. Immunization.protocolApplied.seriesDoses[x]
Definition | The recommended number of doses to achieve immunity.
Short | Recommended number of doses for immunity
Comments | The use of an integer is preferred if known. A string should only be used in cases where an integer is not available (such as when documenting a recurring booster dose).
Control | 0..1
Type | Choice of: positiveInt, string
[x] Note | SeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifier | false
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summary | false
Invariants | ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (`hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`)