Search Parameters

Standard FHIR Search Parameters

This profile supports all standard Organization search parameters:

Usage Examples

GET [base]/Organization?identifier=12345
GET [base]/Organization?name=Ontario Health
GET [base]/Organization?type=govt
GET [base]/Organization?active=true
GET [base]/Organization?address-city=Toronto
GET [base]/Organization?partof=Organization/ministry-health

Implementation Notes

eForms Organization Context

• Represents healthcare facilities, departments, or administrative entities
• May be referenced as the managing organization for patients
• Can be the requester or performer in ServiceRequest workflows

Integration Requirements

• Should include appropriate identifiers for system integration
• Use type to classify different kinds of organizations (hospital, clinic, government)
• Consider hierarchical relationships using partOf

Implementation Notes

eForms Organization Context

• Organizations represent healthcare facilities, departments, or administrative entities
• May be referenced as the managing organization for patients
• Can be the requester or performer in ServiceRequest workflows
• Should include appropriate identifiers for system integration
• Use type to classify different kinds of organizations (hospital, clinic, government, etc.)

• Key Elements Table
• Differential Table
• Snapshot Table
• Statistics/References
• All

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Organization	C	0..*	Organization	A grouping of people or organizations with a common purpose Constraints: org-1
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
active	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether the organization's record is still in active use
Documentation for this format

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	Organization	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Organization	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	Organization	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	Organization	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Organization	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()
org-1	error	Organization	The organization SHALL at least have a name or an identifier, and possibly more than one : (identifier.count() + name.count()) > 0

This structure is derived from Organization

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Organization		0..*	Organization	A grouping of people or organizations with a common purpose
Documentation for this format

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Organization	C	0..*	Organization	A grouping of people or organizations with a common purpose Constraints: org-1
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 This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	ΣC	0..*	Identifier	Identifies this organization across multiple systems
active	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether the organization's record is still in active use
type	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Kind of organization Binding: OrganizationType (example): Used to categorize the organization.
name	ΣC	0..1	string	Name used for the organization
alias		0..*	string	A list of alternate names that the organization is known as, or was known as in the past
telecom	C	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the organization Constraints: org-3
address	C	0..*	Address	An address for the organization Constraints: org-2
partOf	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	The organization of which this organization forms a part
contact		0..*	BackboneElement	Contact for the organization for a certain purpose
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
purpose		0..1	CodeableConcept	The type of contact Binding: ContactEntityType (extensible): The purpose for which you would contact a contact party.
name		0..1	HumanName	A name associated with the contact
telecom		0..*	ContactPoint	Contact details (telephone, email, etc.) for a contact
address		0..1	Address	Visiting or postal addresses for the contact
endpoint		0..*	Reference(Endpoint)	Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the organization
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Organization.language	preferred	CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages From the FHIR Standard Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Organization.type	example	OrganizationType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/organization-type From the FHIR Standard
Organization.contact.purpose	extensible	ContactEntityType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contactentity-type From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	Organization	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Organization	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	Organization	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	Organization	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Organization	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()
org-1	error	Organization	The organization SHALL at least have a name or an identifier, and possibly more than one : (identifier.count() + name.count()) > 0
org-2	error	Organization.address	An address of an organization can never be of use 'home' : where(use = 'home').empty()
org-3	error	Organization.telecom	The telecom of an organization can never be of use 'home' : where(use = 'home').empty()

Key Elements View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Organization	C	0..*	Organization	A grouping of people or organizations with a common purpose Constraints: org-1
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
active	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether the organization's record is still in active use
Documentation for this format

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	Organization	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Organization	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	Organization	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	Organization	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Organization	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()
org-1	error	Organization	The organization SHALL at least have a name or an identifier, and possibly more than one : (identifier.count() + name.count()) > 0

Differential View

This structure is derived from Organization

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Organization		0..*	Organization	A grouping of people or organizations with a common purpose
Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Organization	C	0..*	Organization	A grouping of people or organizations with a common purpose Constraints: org-1
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 This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	ΣC	0..*	Identifier	Identifies this organization across multiple systems
active	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether the organization's record is still in active use
type	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Kind of organization Binding: OrganizationType (example): Used to categorize the organization.
name	ΣC	0..1	string	Name used for the organization
alias		0..*	string	A list of alternate names that the organization is known as, or was known as in the past
telecom	C	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the organization Constraints: org-3
address	C	0..*	Address	An address for the organization Constraints: org-2
partOf	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	The organization of which this organization forms a part
contact		0..*	BackboneElement	Contact for the organization for a certain purpose
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
purpose		0..1	CodeableConcept	The type of contact Binding: ContactEntityType (extensible): The purpose for which you would contact a contact party.
name		0..1	HumanName	A name associated with the contact
telecom		0..*	ContactPoint	Contact details (telephone, email, etc.) for a contact
address		0..1	Address	Visiting or postal addresses for the contact
endpoint		0..*	Reference(Endpoint)	Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the organization
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Organization.language	preferred	CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages From the FHIR Standard Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Organization.type	example	OrganizationType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/organization-type From the FHIR Standard
Organization.contact.purpose	extensible	ContactEntityType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contactentity-type From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	Organization	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Organization	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	Organization	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	Organization	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Organization	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()
org-1	error	Organization	The organization SHALL at least have a name or an identifier, and possibly more than one : (identifier.count() + name.count()) > 0
org-2	error	Organization.address	An address of an organization can never be of use 'home' : where(use = 'home').empty()
org-3	error	Organization.telecom	The telecom of an organization can never be of use 'home' : where(use = 'home').empty()

This structure is derived from Organization

Summary