FHIR Organization Resource Specification: Standardizing Organizational Information
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Summary
This document details the resource definition for 'Organization' based on HL7 FHIR standards. It outlines how basic data regarding healthcare facilities and related groups, such as corporate identifiers and locations, can be structured and exchanged.
Details
This documentation provides detailed specifications for the FHIR Organization resource, adhering to the US Core Profile 6.1.0. The purpose is to standardize the handling of organizational information (companies, hospitals, departments, etc.). The resource defines strict data validation rules for identifiers, including NPI (National Provider Identifier), CLIA, and NAIC. For instance, NPI must be a 10-digit number with a valid Luhn algorithm check digit, while CLIA requires a specific format (##D#######). Furthermore, it specifies search functionalities, such as searching by organization name (`GET /Organization?name=[string]`) or by address string (`GET /Organization?address=[string]`). These details provide technical guidelines for ensuring interoperability and accurately retrieving specific organizational information across different systems. The response format is JSON, based on the FHIR R4 standard. This specification is crucial for establishing foundational data structures necessary for linking healthcare information systems.
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