Sequoia Project Healthcare Directory Implementation Guide
1.18.0 - Release 1

Resource Profile: Sequoia Location

Official URL: https://sequoiaproject.org/fhir/sphd/StructureDefinition/SequoiaLocation Version: 1.18.0
Active as of 2026-10-27 Computable Name: SequoiaLocation

This profile on the FHIR Location resource is used to store geolocation data about an address, as well as the OrgRole extension. If not set by the QHIN when publishing an Organization address to the Directory, SequoiaLocation is created by the Directory with geolocation Position details determined from the provided physical address.

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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.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Location.Slices for extension.extension:orgrole This element must be supported. 0..1 Coding Extension
URL: https://sequoiaproject.org/fhir/sphd/StructureDefinition/OrgRole
Binding: OrganizationAffiliationRole (required)
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.type This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Binding: Sequoia Service Delivery Location Role Type Value Set (required)
Location.position This element must be supported. 1..1 BackboneElement The absolute geographic location
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

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Location.status Base required LocationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.type Base required Sequoia Service Delivery Location Role Type Value Set 📦1.18.0 This IG

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()

This structure is derived from Location

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Location 0..* Location Details and position information for a physical place
Location.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Location.Slices for extension.extension:orgrole This element must be supported. 0..1 Coding Extension
URL: https://sequoiaproject.org/fhir/sphd/StructureDefinition/OrgRole
Binding: OrganizationAffiliationRole (required)
Location.type This element must be supported. 0..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Binding: Sequoia Service Delivery Location Role Type Value Set (required)
Location.position This element must be supported. 1..1 BackboneElement The absolute geographic location

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Location.type Base required Sequoia Service Delivery Location Role Type Value Set 📦1.18.0 This IG
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.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Location.Slices for extension.extension:orgrole This element must be supported. 0..1 Coding Extension
URL: https://sequoiaproject.org/fhir/sphd/StructureDefinition/OrgRole
Binding: OrganizationAffiliationRole (required)
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 is included in summaries. 0..1 string Name of the location as used by humans
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 must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Binding: Sequoia Service Delivery Location Role Type Value Set (required)
Location.telecom 0..* ContactPoint Contact details of the location
Location.address 0..1 Address Physical location
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 This element must be supported. 1..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 is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep
Location.partOf 0..1 Reference(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

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 📦2.0.0 THO v5.5
Location.mode Base required LocationMode 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.type Base required Sequoia Service Delivery Location Role Type Value Set 📦1.18.0 This IG
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()

This structure is derived from Location

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element
Must-Support: 3 elements

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

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.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Location.Slices for extension.extension:orgrole This element must be supported. 0..1 Coding Extension
URL: https://sequoiaproject.org/fhir/sphd/StructureDefinition/OrgRole
Binding: OrganizationAffiliationRole (required)
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.type This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Binding: Sequoia Service Delivery Location Role Type Value Set (required)
Location.position This element must be supported. 1..1 BackboneElement The absolute geographic location
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

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Location.status Base required LocationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.type Base required Sequoia Service Delivery Location Role Type Value Set 📦1.18.0 This IG

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()

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.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Location.Slices for extension.extension:orgrole This element must be supported. 0..1 Coding Extension
URL: https://sequoiaproject.org/fhir/sphd/StructureDefinition/OrgRole
Binding: OrganizationAffiliationRole (required)
Location.type This element must be supported. 0..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Binding: Sequoia Service Delivery Location Role Type Value Set (required)
Location.position This element must be supported. 1..1 BackboneElement The absolute geographic location

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Location.type Base required Sequoia Service Delivery Location Role Type Value Set 📦1.18.0 This IG

Snapshot View

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.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Location.Slices for extension.extension:orgrole This element must be supported. 0..1 Coding Extension
URL: https://sequoiaproject.org/fhir/sphd/StructureDefinition/OrgRole
Binding: OrganizationAffiliationRole (required)
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 is included in summaries. 0..1 string Name of the location as used by humans
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 must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Type of function performed
Binding: Sequoia Service Delivery Location Role Type Value Set (required)
Location.telecom 0..* ContactPoint Contact details of the location
Location.address 0..1 Address Physical location
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 This element must be supported. 1..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 is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep
Location.partOf 0..1 Reference(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

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 📦2.0.0 THO v5.5
Location.mode Base required LocationMode 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Location.type Base required Sequoia Service Delivery Location Role Type Value Set 📦1.18.0 This IG
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()

This structure is derived from Location

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element
Must-Support: 3 elements

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

 

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