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Resource Profile: SMART Guidelines PlanDefinition

Defines the minimum expectations for PlanDefinition resources used in SMART Guidelines

Usage:

• This Resource Profile is not used by any profiles in this Implementation Guide

Formal Views of Profile Content

Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.

• Differential Table
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This structure is derived from CRMIShareablePlanDefinition

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
PlanDefinition		1..1	CRMIShareablePlanDefinition	The definition of a plan for a series of actions, independent of any specific patient or context
name		1..1	string	Name for this plan definition (computer friendly)
publisher		1..1	string	Name of the publisher (organization or individual)
Documentation for this format

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
PlanDefinition	C	1..1	CRMIShareablePlanDefinition	The definition of a plan for a series of actions, independent of any specific patient or context pdf-0: Name should be usable as an identifier for the module by machine processing applications such as code generation
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
knowledgeCapability	S	0..*	code	shareable | computable | publishable | executable URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/cqf-knowledgeCapability Binding: KnowledgeCapability (required)
artifactComment	S	0..*	(Complex)	Additional documentation, review, or usage guidance URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/cqf-artifactComment
versionAlgorithm	S	0..1	string, Coding	How to compare versions URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/artifact-versionAlgorithm Binding: VersionAlgorithm (extensible)
versionPolicy	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	metadata | strict URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/artifact-versionPolicy Binding: Artifact Version Policy (extensible): The versioning policy of the artifact
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
url	SΣ	1..1	uri	Canonical identifier for this plan definition, represented as a URI (globally unique)
version	SΣ	1..1	string	Business version of the plan definition
name	SΣC	1..1	string	Name for this plan definition (computer friendly)
title	SΣ	1..1	string	Name for this plan definition (human friendly)
status	?!SΣ	1..1	code	draft | active | retired | unknown Binding: PublicationStatus (required): The lifecycle status of an artifact.
experimental	SΣ	0..1	boolean	For testing purposes, not real usage
publisher	SΣ	1..1	string	Name of the publisher (organization or individual)
description	SΣ	1..1	markdown	Natural language description of the plan definition
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
PlanDefinition.status	required	PublicationStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/publication-status|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	PlanDefinition	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	PlanDefinition	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	PlanDefinition	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	PlanDefinition	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	PlanDefinition	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()
pdf-0	warning	PlanDefinition	Name should be usable as an identifier for the module by machine processing applications such as code generation : name.matches('[A-Z]([A-Za-z0-9_]){0,254}')

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
PlanDefinition	C	1..1	CRMIShareablePlanDefinition	The definition of a plan for a series of actions, independent of any specific patient or context pdf-0: Name should be usable as an identifier for the module by machine processing applications such as code generation
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
knowledgeCapability	S	0..*	code	shareable | computable | publishable | executable URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/cqf-knowledgeCapability Binding: KnowledgeCapability (required)
artifactComment	S	0..*	(Complex)	Additional documentation, review, or usage guidance URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/cqf-artifactComment
versionAlgorithm	S	0..1	string, Coding	How to compare versions URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/artifact-versionAlgorithm Binding: VersionAlgorithm (extensible)
versionPolicy	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	metadata | strict URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/artifact-versionPolicy Binding: Artifact Version Policy (extensible): The versioning policy of the artifact
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
url	SΣ	1..1	uri	Canonical identifier for this plan definition, represented as a URI (globally unique)
identifier	Σ	0..*	Identifier	Additional identifier for the plan definition
version	SΣ	1..1	string	Business version of the plan definition
name	SΣC	1..1	string	Name for this plan definition (computer friendly)
title	SΣ	1..1	string	Name for this plan definition (human friendly)
subtitle		0..1	string	Subordinate title of the plan definition
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	order-set | clinical-protocol | eca-rule | workflow-definition Binding: PlanDefinitionType (extensible): The type of PlanDefinition.
status	?!SΣ	1..1	code	draft | active | retired | unknown Binding: PublicationStatus (required): The lifecycle status of an artifact.
experimental	SΣ	0..1	boolean	For testing purposes, not real usage
subject[x]		0..1		Type of individual the plan definition is focused on Binding: SubjectType (extensible): The possible types of subjects for a plan definition (E.g. Patient, Practitioner, Organization, Location, etc.).
subjectCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
subjectReference			Reference(Group)
date	Σ	0..1	dateTime	Date last changed
publisher	SΣ	1..1	string	Name of the publisher (organization or individual)
contact	Σ	0..*	ContactDetail	Contact details for the publisher
description	SΣ	1..1	markdown	Natural language description of the plan definition
useContext	Σ	0..*	UsageContext	The context that the content is intended to support
jurisdiction	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Intended jurisdiction for plan definition (if applicable) Binding: Jurisdiction ValueSet (extensible): Countries and regions within which this artifact is targeted for use.
purpose		0..1	markdown	Why this plan definition is defined
usage		0..1	string	Describes the clinical usage of the plan
copyright		0..1	markdown	Use and/or publishing restrictions
approvalDate		0..1	date	When the plan definition was approved by publisher
lastReviewDate		0..1	date	When the plan definition was last reviewed
effectivePeriod	Σ	0..1	Period	When the plan definition is expected to be used
topic		0..*	CodeableConcept	E.g. Education, Treatment, Assessment Binding: DefinitionTopic (example): High-level categorization of the definition, used for searching, sorting, and filtering.
author		0..*	ContactDetail	Who authored the content
editor		0..*	ContactDetail	Who edited the content
reviewer		0..*	ContactDetail	Who reviewed the content
endorser		0..*	ContactDetail	Who endorsed the content
relatedArtifact		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Additional documentation, citations
library		0..*	canonical(Library)	Logic used by the plan definition
goal		0..*	BackboneElement	What the plan is trying to accomplish
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
category		0..1	CodeableConcept	E.g. Treatment, dietary, behavioral Binding: GoalCategory (example): Example codes for grouping goals for filtering or presentation.
description		1..1	CodeableConcept	Code or text describing the goal Binding: SNOMEDCTClinicalFindings (example): Describes goals that can be achieved.
priority		0..1	CodeableConcept	high-priority | medium-priority | low-priority Binding: GoalPriority (preferred): Indicates the level of importance associated with reaching or sustaining a goal.
start		0..1	CodeableConcept	When goal pursuit begins Binding: GoalStartEvent (example): Identifies the types of events that might trigger the start of a goal.
addresses		0..*	CodeableConcept	What does the goal address Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): Identifies problems, conditions, issues, or concerns that goals may address.
documentation		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Supporting documentation for the goal
target		0..*	BackboneElement	Target outcome for the goal
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
measure		0..1	CodeableConcept	The parameter whose value is to be tracked Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Identifies types of parameters that can be tracked to determine goal achievement.
detail[x]		0..1		The target value to be achieved
detailQuantity			Quantity
detailRange			Range
detailCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
due		0..1	Duration	Reach goal within
action		0..*	BackboneElement	Action defined by the plan
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
prefix		0..1	string	User-visible prefix for the action (e.g. 1. or A.)
title		0..1	string	User-visible title
description		0..1	string	Brief description of the action
textEquivalent		0..1	string	Static text equivalent of the action, used if the dynamic aspects cannot be interpreted by the receiving system
priority		0..1	code	routine | urgent | asap | stat Binding: RequestPriority (required): Identifies the level of importance to be assigned to actioning the request.
code		0..*	CodeableConcept	Code representing the meaning of the action or sub-actions
reason		0..*	CodeableConcept	Why the action should be performed
documentation		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Supporting documentation for the intended performer of the action
goalId		0..*	id	What goals this action supports
subject[x]		0..1		Type of individual the action is focused on Binding: SubjectType (extensible): The possible types of subjects for a plan definition (E.g. Patient, Practitioner, Organization, Location, etc.).
subjectCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
subjectReference			Reference(Group)
trigger		0..*	TriggerDefinition	When the action should be triggered
condition		0..*	BackboneElement	Whether or not the action is applicable
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
kind		1..1	code	applicability | start | stop Binding: ActionConditionKind (required): Defines the kinds of conditions that can appear on actions.
expression		0..1	Expression	Boolean-valued expression
input		0..*	DataRequirement	Input data requirements
output		0..*	DataRequirement	Output data definition
relatedAction		0..*	BackboneElement	Relationship to another action
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
actionId		1..1	id	What action is this related to
relationship		1..1	code	before-start | before | before-end | concurrent-with-start | concurrent | concurrent-with-end | after-start | after | after-end Binding: ActionRelationshipType (required): Defines the types of relationships between actions.
offset[x]		0..1		Time offset for the relationship
offsetDuration			Duration
offsetRange			Range
timing[x]		0..1		When the action should take place
timingDateTime			dateTime
timingAge			Age
timingPeriod			Period
timingDuration			Duration
timingRange			Range
timingTiming			Timing
participant		0..*	BackboneElement	Who should participate in the action
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
type		1..1	code	patient | practitioner | related-person | device Binding: ActionParticipantType (required): The type of participant for the action.
role		0..1	CodeableConcept	E.g. Nurse, Surgeon, Parent Binding: ActionParticipantRole (example): Defines roles played by participants for the action.
type		0..1	CodeableConcept	create | update | remove | fire-event Binding: ActionType (extensible): The type of action to be performed.
groupingBehavior		0..1	code	visual-group | logical-group | sentence-group Binding: ActionGroupingBehavior (required): Defines organization behavior of a group.
selectionBehavior		0..1	code	any | all | all-or-none | exactly-one | at-most-one | one-or-more Binding: ActionSelectionBehavior (required): Defines selection behavior of a group.
requiredBehavior		0..1	code	must | could | must-unless-documented Binding: ActionRequiredBehavior (required): Defines expectations around whether an action or action group is required.
precheckBehavior		0..1	code	yes | no Binding: ActionPrecheckBehavior (required): Defines selection frequency behavior for an action or group.
cardinalityBehavior		0..1	code	single | multiple Binding: ActionCardinalityBehavior (required): Defines behavior for an action or a group for how many times that item may be repeated.
definition[x]		0..1		Description of the activity to be performed
definitionCanonical			canonical(ActivityDefinition | PlanDefinition | Questionnaire)
definitionUri			uri
transform		0..1	canonical(StructureMap)	Transform to apply the template
dynamicValue		0..*	BackboneElement	Dynamic aspects of the definition
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
path		0..1	string	The path to the element to be set dynamically
expression		0..1	Expression	An expression that provides the dynamic value for the customization
action		0..*	See action (PlanDefinition)	A sub-action
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
PlanDefinition.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.type	extensible	PlanDefinitionType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/plan-definition-type from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.status	required	PublicationStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/publication-status|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.subject[x]	extensible	SubjectType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/subject-type from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.jurisdiction	extensible	Jurisdiction ValueSet http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/jurisdiction from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.topic	example	DefinitionTopic http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/definition-topic from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.goal.category	example	GoalCategory http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/goal-category from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.goal.description	example	SNOMEDCTClinicalFindings http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/clinical-findings from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.goal.priority	preferred	GoalPriority http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/goal-priority from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.goal.start	example	GoalStartEvent http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/goal-start-event from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.goal.addresses	example	Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/condition-code from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.goal.target.measure	example	LOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC) http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.action.priority	required	RequestPriority http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/request-priority|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.action.subject[x]	extensible	SubjectType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/subject-type from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.action.condition.kind	required	ActionConditionKind http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/action-condition-kind|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.action.relatedAction.relationship	required	ActionRelationshipType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/action-relationship-type|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.action.participant.type	required	ActionParticipantType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/action-participant-type|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.action.participant.role	example	ActionParticipantRole http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/action-participant-role from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.action.type	extensible	ActionType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/action-type from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.action.groupingBehavior	required	ActionGroupingBehavior http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/action-grouping-behavior|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.action.selectionBehavior	required	ActionSelectionBehavior http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/action-selection-behavior|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.action.requiredBehavior	required	ActionRequiredBehavior http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/action-required-behavior|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.action.precheckBehavior	required	ActionPrecheckBehavior http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/action-precheck-behavior|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.action.cardinalityBehavior	required	ActionCardinalityBehavior http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/action-cardinality-behavior|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	PlanDefinition	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	PlanDefinition	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	PlanDefinition	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	PlanDefinition	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	PlanDefinition	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()
pdf-0	warning	PlanDefinition	Name should be usable as an identifier for the module by machine processing applications such as code generation : name.matches('[A-Z]([A-Za-z0-9_]){0,254}')

This structure is derived from CRMIShareablePlanDefinition

Summary

Mandatory: 2 elements

Differential View

This structure is derived from CRMIShareablePlanDefinition

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
PlanDefinition		1..1	CRMIShareablePlanDefinition	The definition of a plan for a series of actions, independent of any specific patient or context
name		1..1	string	Name for this plan definition (computer friendly)
publisher		1..1	string	Name of the publisher (organization or individual)
Documentation for this format

Key Elements View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
PlanDefinition	C	1..1	CRMIShareablePlanDefinition	The definition of a plan for a series of actions, independent of any specific patient or context pdf-0: Name should be usable as an identifier for the module by machine processing applications such as code generation
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
knowledgeCapability	S	0..*	code	shareable | computable | publishable | executable URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/cqf-knowledgeCapability Binding: KnowledgeCapability (required)
artifactComment	S	0..*	(Complex)	Additional documentation, review, or usage guidance URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/cqf-artifactComment
versionAlgorithm	S	0..1	string, Coding	How to compare versions URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/artifact-versionAlgorithm Binding: VersionAlgorithm (extensible)
versionPolicy	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	metadata | strict URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/artifact-versionPolicy Binding: Artifact Version Policy (extensible): The versioning policy of the artifact
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
url	SΣ	1..1	uri	Canonical identifier for this plan definition, represented as a URI (globally unique)
version	SΣ	1..1	string	Business version of the plan definition
name	SΣC	1..1	string	Name for this plan definition (computer friendly)
title	SΣ	1..1	string	Name for this plan definition (human friendly)
status	?!SΣ	1..1	code	draft | active | retired | unknown Binding: PublicationStatus (required): The lifecycle status of an artifact.
experimental	SΣ	0..1	boolean	For testing purposes, not real usage
publisher	SΣ	1..1	string	Name of the publisher (organization or individual)
description	SΣ	1..1	markdown	Natural language description of the plan definition
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
PlanDefinition.status	required	PublicationStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/publication-status|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	PlanDefinition	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	PlanDefinition	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	PlanDefinition	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	PlanDefinition	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	PlanDefinition	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()
pdf-0	warning	PlanDefinition	Name should be usable as an identifier for the module by machine processing applications such as code generation : name.matches('[A-Z]([A-Za-z0-9_]){0,254}')

Snapshot View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
PlanDefinition	C	1..1	CRMIShareablePlanDefinition	The definition of a plan for a series of actions, independent of any specific patient or context pdf-0: Name should be usable as an identifier for the module by machine processing applications such as code generation
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
knowledgeCapability	S	0..*	code	shareable | computable | publishable | executable URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/cqf-knowledgeCapability Binding: KnowledgeCapability (required)
artifactComment	S	0..*	(Complex)	Additional documentation, review, or usage guidance URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/cqf-artifactComment
versionAlgorithm	S	0..1	string, Coding	How to compare versions URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/artifact-versionAlgorithm Binding: VersionAlgorithm (extensible)
versionPolicy	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	metadata | strict URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/artifact-versionPolicy Binding: Artifact Version Policy (extensible): The versioning policy of the artifact
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
url	SΣ	1..1	uri	Canonical identifier for this plan definition, represented as a URI (globally unique)
identifier	Σ	0..*	Identifier	Additional identifier for the plan definition
version	SΣ	1..1	string	Business version of the plan definition
name	SΣC	1..1	string	Name for this plan definition (computer friendly)
title	SΣ	1..1	string	Name for this plan definition (human friendly)
subtitle		0..1	string	Subordinate title of the plan definition
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	order-set | clinical-protocol | eca-rule | workflow-definition Binding: PlanDefinitionType (extensible): The type of PlanDefinition.
status	?!SΣ	1..1	code	draft | active | retired | unknown Binding: PublicationStatus (required): The lifecycle status of an artifact.
experimental	SΣ	0..1	boolean	For testing purposes, not real usage
subject[x]		0..1		Type of individual the plan definition is focused on Binding: SubjectType (extensible): The possible types of subjects for a plan definition (E.g. Patient, Practitioner, Organization, Location, etc.).
subjectCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
subjectReference			Reference(Group)
date	Σ	0..1	dateTime	Date last changed
publisher	SΣ	1..1	string	Name of the publisher (organization or individual)
contact	Σ	0..*	ContactDetail	Contact details for the publisher
description	SΣ	1..1	markdown	Natural language description of the plan definition
useContext	Σ	0..*	UsageContext	The context that the content is intended to support
jurisdiction	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Intended jurisdiction for plan definition (if applicable) Binding: Jurisdiction ValueSet (extensible): Countries and regions within which this artifact is targeted for use.
purpose		0..1	markdown	Why this plan definition is defined
usage		0..1	string	Describes the clinical usage of the plan
copyright		0..1	markdown	Use and/or publishing restrictions
approvalDate		0..1	date	When the plan definition was approved by publisher
lastReviewDate		0..1	date	When the plan definition was last reviewed
effectivePeriod	Σ	0..1	Period	When the plan definition is expected to be used
topic		0..*	CodeableConcept	E.g. Education, Treatment, Assessment Binding: DefinitionTopic (example): High-level categorization of the definition, used for searching, sorting, and filtering.
author		0..*	ContactDetail	Who authored the content
editor		0..*	ContactDetail	Who edited the content
reviewer		0..*	ContactDetail	Who reviewed the content
endorser		0..*	ContactDetail	Who endorsed the content
relatedArtifact		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Additional documentation, citations
library		0..*	canonical(Library)	Logic used by the plan definition
goal		0..*	BackboneElement	What the plan is trying to accomplish
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
category		0..1	CodeableConcept	E.g. Treatment, dietary, behavioral Binding: GoalCategory (example): Example codes for grouping goals for filtering or presentation.
description		1..1	CodeableConcept	Code or text describing the goal Binding: SNOMEDCTClinicalFindings (example): Describes goals that can be achieved.
priority		0..1	CodeableConcept	high-priority | medium-priority | low-priority Binding: GoalPriority (preferred): Indicates the level of importance associated with reaching or sustaining a goal.
start		0..1	CodeableConcept	When goal pursuit begins Binding: GoalStartEvent (example): Identifies the types of events that might trigger the start of a goal.
addresses		0..*	CodeableConcept	What does the goal address Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): Identifies problems, conditions, issues, or concerns that goals may address.
documentation		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Supporting documentation for the goal
target		0..*	BackboneElement	Target outcome for the goal
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
measure		0..1	CodeableConcept	The parameter whose value is to be tracked Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Identifies types of parameters that can be tracked to determine goal achievement.
detail[x]		0..1		The target value to be achieved
detailQuantity			Quantity
detailRange			Range
detailCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
due		0..1	Duration	Reach goal within
action		0..*	BackboneElement	Action defined by the plan
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
prefix		0..1	string	User-visible prefix for the action (e.g. 1. or A.)
title		0..1	string	User-visible title
description		0..1	string	Brief description of the action
textEquivalent		0..1	string	Static text equivalent of the action, used if the dynamic aspects cannot be interpreted by the receiving system
priority		0..1	code	routine | urgent | asap | stat Binding: RequestPriority (required): Identifies the level of importance to be assigned to actioning the request.
code		0..*	CodeableConcept	Code representing the meaning of the action or sub-actions
reason		0..*	CodeableConcept	Why the action should be performed
documentation		0..*	RelatedArtifact	Supporting documentation for the intended performer of the action
goalId		0..*	id	What goals this action supports
subject[x]		0..1		Type of individual the action is focused on Binding: SubjectType (extensible): The possible types of subjects for a plan definition (E.g. Patient, Practitioner, Organization, Location, etc.).
subjectCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
subjectReference			Reference(Group)
trigger		0..*	TriggerDefinition	When the action should be triggered
condition		0..*	BackboneElement	Whether or not the action is applicable
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
kind		1..1	code	applicability | start | stop Binding: ActionConditionKind (required): Defines the kinds of conditions that can appear on actions.
expression		0..1	Expression	Boolean-valued expression
input		0..*	DataRequirement	Input data requirements
output		0..*	DataRequirement	Output data definition
relatedAction		0..*	BackboneElement	Relationship to another action
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
actionId		1..1	id	What action is this related to
relationship		1..1	code	before-start | before | before-end | concurrent-with-start | concurrent | concurrent-with-end | after-start | after | after-end Binding: ActionRelationshipType (required): Defines the types of relationships between actions.
offset[x]		0..1		Time offset for the relationship
offsetDuration			Duration
offsetRange			Range
timing[x]		0..1		When the action should take place
timingDateTime			dateTime
timingAge			Age
timingPeriod			Period
timingDuration			Duration
timingRange			Range
timingTiming			Timing
participant		0..*	BackboneElement	Who should participate in the action
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
type		1..1	code	patient | practitioner | related-person | device Binding: ActionParticipantType (required): The type of participant for the action.
role		0..1	CodeableConcept	E.g. Nurse, Surgeon, Parent Binding: ActionParticipantRole (example): Defines roles played by participants for the action.
type		0..1	CodeableConcept	create | update | remove | fire-event Binding: ActionType (extensible): The type of action to be performed.
groupingBehavior		0..1	code	visual-group | logical-group | sentence-group Binding: ActionGroupingBehavior (required): Defines organization behavior of a group.
selectionBehavior		0..1	code	any | all | all-or-none | exactly-one | at-most-one | one-or-more Binding: ActionSelectionBehavior (required): Defines selection behavior of a group.
requiredBehavior		0..1	code	must | could | must-unless-documented Binding: ActionRequiredBehavior (required): Defines expectations around whether an action or action group is required.
precheckBehavior		0..1	code	yes | no Binding: ActionPrecheckBehavior (required): Defines selection frequency behavior for an action or group.
cardinalityBehavior		0..1	code	single | multiple Binding: ActionCardinalityBehavior (required): Defines behavior for an action or a group for how many times that item may be repeated.
definition[x]		0..1		Description of the activity to be performed
definitionCanonical			canonical(ActivityDefinition | PlanDefinition | Questionnaire)
definitionUri			uri
transform		0..1	canonical(StructureMap)	Transform to apply the template
dynamicValue		0..*	BackboneElement	Dynamic aspects of the definition
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
path		0..1	string	The path to the element to be set dynamically
expression		0..1	Expression	An expression that provides the dynamic value for the customization
action		0..*	See action (PlanDefinition)	A sub-action
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
PlanDefinition.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.type	extensible	PlanDefinitionType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/plan-definition-type from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.status	required	PublicationStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/publication-status|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.subject[x]	extensible	SubjectType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/subject-type from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.jurisdiction	extensible	Jurisdiction ValueSet http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/jurisdiction from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.topic	example	DefinitionTopic http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/definition-topic from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.goal.category	example	GoalCategory http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/goal-category from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.goal.description	example	SNOMEDCTClinicalFindings http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/clinical-findings from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.goal.priority	preferred	GoalPriority http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/goal-priority from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.goal.start	example	GoalStartEvent http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/goal-start-event from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.goal.addresses	example	Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/condition-code from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.goal.target.measure	example	LOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC) http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.action.priority	required	RequestPriority http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/request-priority|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.action.subject[x]	extensible	SubjectType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/subject-type from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.action.condition.kind	required	ActionConditionKind http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/action-condition-kind|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.action.relatedAction.relationship	required	ActionRelationshipType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/action-relationship-type|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.action.participant.type	required	ActionParticipantType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/action-participant-type|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.action.participant.role	example	ActionParticipantRole http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/action-participant-role from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.action.type	extensible	ActionType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/action-type from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.action.groupingBehavior	required	ActionGroupingBehavior http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/action-grouping-behavior|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.action.selectionBehavior	required	ActionSelectionBehavior http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/action-selection-behavior|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.action.requiredBehavior	required	ActionRequiredBehavior http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/action-required-behavior|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.action.precheckBehavior	required	ActionPrecheckBehavior http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/action-precheck-behavior|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
PlanDefinition.action.cardinalityBehavior	required	ActionCardinalityBehavior http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/action-cardinality-behavior|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	PlanDefinition	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	PlanDefinition	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	PlanDefinition	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	PlanDefinition	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	PlanDefinition	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()
pdf-0	warning	PlanDefinition	Name should be usable as an identifier for the module by machine processing applications such as code generation : name.matches('[A-Z]([A-Za-z0-9_]){0,254}')

This structure is derived from CRMIShareablePlanDefinition

Summary

Mandatory: 2 elements

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