NP Core Implementation Guide
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Resource Profile: NP Core Location

Official URL: http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/StructureDefinition/np-core-location Version: 1.0.0
Active as of 2026-10-14 Computable Name: NPCoreLocation

Sets minimum expectations for representing a physical or logical location where health services are delivered in Nepal.

Usages:

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Formal Views of Profile Content

Description Differentials, Snapshots, and other representations.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Location 0..* Location Details and position information for a physical place
Location.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Location.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Location.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code active | suspended | inactive
Binding: LocationStatus (required): Indicates whether the location is still in use.
Location.name This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string Name of the location as used by humans
ObligationsActor
SHALL:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Location.address This element has obligations and must be supported. C 0..1 NPCoreAddress Physical location
Constraints: np-addr-1
ObligationsActor
SHALL:populate-if-known NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Location.managingOrganization This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(NP Core Organization | NP Core Health Facility) Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Location.partOf 0..1 Reference(NP Core Location) Another Location this one is physically a part of

doco Documentation for this format
NameNP Core ServerNP Core ConsumerNP Core Creatordoco
Location
Location / name
Location / address
Location / managingOrganization

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Location.status Base required LocationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Location If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Location If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Location If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Location If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Location A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
np-addr-1 error Location.address The province, district, and localLevel extensions are Nepal-specific and SHALL only be present when country is "NP". (extension('http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/StructureDefinition/np-core-province').exists() or extension('http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/StructureDefinition/np-core-district').exists() or extension('http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/StructureDefinition/np-core-local-level').exists()) implies country = 'NP'

This structure is derived from Location

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Location 0..* Location Details and position information for a physical place
Location.name This element has obligations and must be supported. 1..1 string Name of the location as used by humans
ObligationsActor
SHALL:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Location.address This element has obligations and must be supported. 0..1 NPCoreAddress Physical location
ObligationsActor
SHALL:populate-if-known NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Location.managingOrganization This element has obligations and must be supported. 0..1 Reference(NP Core Organization | NP Core Health Facility) Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server

doco Documentation for this format
NameNP Core ServerNP Core ConsumerNP Core Creatordoco
Location
Location / name
Location / address
Location / managingOrganization

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Location 0..* Location Details and position information for a physical place
Location.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
Location.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
Location.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Location.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Location.text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
Location.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
Location.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Location.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Location.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Unique code or number identifying the location to its users
Location.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code active | suspended | inactive
Binding: LocationStatus (required): Indicates whether the location is still in use.
Location.operationalStatus This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Coding The operational status of the location (typically only for a bed/room)
Binding: hl7VS-bedStatus (preferred): The operational status if the location (where typically a bed/room).
Location.name This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string Name of the location as used by humans
ObligationsActor
SHALL:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Location.alias 0..* string A list of alternate names that the location is known as, or was known as, in the past
Location.description This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Additional details about the location that could be displayed as further information to identify the location beyond its name
Location.mode This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code instance | kind
Binding: LocationMode (required): Indicates whether a resource instance represents a specific location or a class of locations.
Location.type This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Binding: ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType (extensible): Indicates the type of function performed at the location.
Location.telecom 0..* ContactPoint Contact details of the location
Location.address This element has obligations and must be supported. C 0..1 NPCoreAddress Physical location
Constraints: np-addr-1
ObligationsActor
SHALL:populate-if-known NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Location.physicalType This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Physical form of the location
Binding: LocationType (example): Physical form of the location.
Location.position 0..1 BackboneElement The absolute geographic location
Location.position.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Location.position.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Location.position.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Location.position.longitude 1..1 decimal Longitude with WGS84 datum
Location.position.latitude 1..1 decimal Latitude with WGS84 datum
Location.position.altitude 0..1 decimal Altitude with WGS84 datum
Location.managingOrganization This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(NP Core Organization | NP Core Health Facility) Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Location.partOf 0..1 Reference(NP Core Location) Another Location this one is physically a part of
Location.hoursOfOperation 0..* BackboneElement What days/times during a week is this location usually open
Location.hoursOfOperation.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Location.hoursOfOperation.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Location.hoursOfOperation.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Location.hoursOfOperation.daysOfWeek 0..* code mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun
Binding: DaysOfWeek (required): The days of the week.
Location.hoursOfOperation.allDay 0..1 boolean The Location is open all day
Location.hoursOfOperation.openingTime 0..1 time Time that the Location opens
Location.hoursOfOperation.closingTime 0..1 time Time that the Location closes
Location.availabilityExceptions 0..1 string Description of availability exceptions
Location.endpoint 0..* Reference(Endpoint) Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the location

doco Documentation for this format
NameNP Core ServerNP Core ConsumerNP Core Creatordoco
Location
Location / name
Location / address
Location / managingOrganization

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Location.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.status Base required LocationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.operationalStatus Base preferred hl7VS-bedStatus 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4
Location.mode Base required LocationMode 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.type Base extensible ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4
Location.physicalType Base example Location type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.hoursOfOperation.​daysOfWeek Base required DaysOfWeek 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Location If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Location If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Location If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Location If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Location A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
np-addr-1 error Location.address The province, district, and localLevel extensions are Nepal-specific and SHALL only be present when country is "NP". (extension('http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/StructureDefinition/np-core-province').exists() or extension('http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/StructureDefinition/np-core-district').exists() or extension('http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/StructureDefinition/np-core-local-level').exists()) implies country = 'NP'

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Location 0..* Location Details and position information for a physical place
Location.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Location.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Location.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code active | suspended | inactive
Binding: LocationStatus (required): Indicates whether the location is still in use.
Location.name This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string Name of the location as used by humans
ObligationsActor
SHALL:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Location.address This element has obligations and must be supported. C 0..1 NPCoreAddress Physical location
Constraints: np-addr-1
ObligationsActor
SHALL:populate-if-known NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Location.managingOrganization This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(NP Core Organization | NP Core Health Facility) Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Location.partOf 0..1 Reference(NP Core Location) Another Location this one is physically a part of

doco Documentation for this format
NameNP Core ServerNP Core ConsumerNP Core Creatordoco
Location
Location / name
Location / address
Location / managingOrganization

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Location.status Base required LocationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Location If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Location If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Location If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Location If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Location A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
np-addr-1 error Location.address The province, district, and localLevel extensions are Nepal-specific and SHALL only be present when country is "NP". (extension('http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/StructureDefinition/np-core-province').exists() or extension('http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/StructureDefinition/np-core-district').exists() or extension('http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/StructureDefinition/np-core-local-level').exists()) implies country = 'NP'

Differential View

This structure is derived from Location

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Location 0..* Location Details and position information for a physical place
Location.name This element has obligations and must be supported. 1..1 string Name of the location as used by humans
ObligationsActor
SHALL:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Location.address This element has obligations and must be supported. 0..1 NPCoreAddress Physical location
ObligationsActor
SHALL:populate-if-known NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Location.managingOrganization This element has obligations and must be supported. 0..1 Reference(NP Core Organization | NP Core Health Facility) Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Location.partOf 0..1 Reference(NP Core Location) Another Location this one is physically a part of

doco Documentation for this format
NameNP Core ServerNP Core ConsumerNP Core Creatordoco
Location
Location / name
Location / address
Location / managingOrganization

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot ViewView

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Location 0..* Location Details and position information for a physical place
Location.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
Location.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
Location.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Location.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Location.text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
Location.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
Location.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Location.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Location.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Unique code or number identifying the location to its users
Location.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code active | suspended | inactive
Binding: LocationStatus (required): Indicates whether the location is still in use.
Location.operationalStatus This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Coding The operational status of the location (typically only for a bed/room)
Binding: hl7VS-bedStatus (preferred): The operational status if the location (where typically a bed/room).
Location.name This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string Name of the location as used by humans
ObligationsActor
SHALL:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Location.alias 0..* string A list of alternate names that the location is known as, or was known as, in the past
Location.description This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Additional details about the location that could be displayed as further information to identify the location beyond its name
Location.mode This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code instance | kind
Binding: LocationMode (required): Indicates whether a resource instance represents a specific location or a class of locations.
Location.type This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Binding: ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType (extensible): Indicates the type of function performed at the location.
Location.telecom 0..* ContactPoint Contact details of the location
Location.address This element has obligations and must be supported. C 0..1 NPCoreAddress Physical location
Constraints: np-addr-1
ObligationsActor
SHALL:populate-if-known NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Location.physicalType This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Physical form of the location
Binding: LocationType (example): Physical form of the location.
Location.position 0..1 BackboneElement The absolute geographic location
Location.position.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Location.position.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Location.position.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Location.position.longitude 1..1 decimal Longitude with WGS84 datum
Location.position.latitude 1..1 decimal Latitude with WGS84 datum
Location.position.altitude 0..1 decimal Altitude with WGS84 datum
Location.managingOrganization This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(NP Core Organization | NP Core Health Facility) Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Location.partOf 0..1 Reference(NP Core Location) Another Location this one is physically a part of
Location.hoursOfOperation 0..* BackboneElement What days/times during a week is this location usually open
Location.hoursOfOperation.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Location.hoursOfOperation.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Location.hoursOfOperation.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Location.hoursOfOperation.daysOfWeek 0..* code mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun
Binding: DaysOfWeek (required): The days of the week.
Location.hoursOfOperation.allDay 0..1 boolean The Location is open all day
Location.hoursOfOperation.openingTime 0..1 time Time that the Location opens
Location.hoursOfOperation.closingTime 0..1 time Time that the Location closes
Location.availabilityExceptions 0..1 string Description of availability exceptions
Location.endpoint 0..* Reference(Endpoint) Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the location

doco Documentation for this format
NameNP Core ServerNP Core ConsumerNP Core Creatordoco
Location
Location / name
Location / address
Location / managingOrganization

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Location.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.status Base required LocationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.operationalStatus Base preferred hl7VS-bedStatus 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4
Location.mode Base required LocationMode 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.type Base extensible ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4
Location.physicalType Base example Location type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.hoursOfOperation.​daysOfWeek Base required DaysOfWeek 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Location If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Location If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Location If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Location If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Location A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
np-addr-1 error Location.address The province, district, and localLevel extensions are Nepal-specific and SHALL only be present when country is "NP". (extension('http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/StructureDefinition/np-core-province').exists() or extension('http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/StructureDefinition/np-core-district').exists() or extension('http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/StructureDefinition/np-core-local-level').exists()) implies country = 'NP'

 

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