Social Care Interoperability Platform FHIR Implementation Guide
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Logical Model: MODSCareOrganisation - Detailed Descriptions

Draft as of 2026-03-24

Definitions for the MODS-CareOrganisation logical model.

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere

0. MODS-CareOrganisation
Definition

MODS Definition: Organisation involved in providing care and support.


Base definition for all elements in a resource.

ShortMODS Care OrganisationBase for all elements
Control0..*
This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
Is Modifierfalse
Logical ModelInstances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
2. MODS-CareOrganisation.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
4. MODS-CareOrganisation.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MODS-CareOrganisation.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
  • 6. MODS-CareOrganisation.name
    Definition

    The name of the Organisation

    ShortThe name of the Organisation
    Control1..1
    Typestring
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    8. MODS-CareOrganisation.organisationIdentifier
    Definition

    A unique identifier for the organisation

    ShortA unique identifier for the organisation
    Control1..1
    Typestring
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    10. MODS-CareOrganisation.serviceType
    Definition

    Type of service the organisation supporting the subject of care provides

    ShortType of service the organisation supporting the subject of care provides
    Control0..*
    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from MODS Type of service the organisation supporting the subject of care provides
    (required to https://metadata.phase2.scip.synanetics.cloud/fhir/r4/ValueSet/MODS-CareOrganisationServiceType-1)
    TypeCoding
    12. MODS-CareOrganisation.address
    Definition

    Organisation Address

    ShortOrganisation Address
    Control0..1
    TypeBackboneElement
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    14. MODS-CareOrganisation.address.id
    Definition

    Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

    ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
    Control0..1
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
    Summaryfalse
    16. MODS-CareOrganisation.address.extension
    Definition

    May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

    ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
    Comments

    There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

    Control0..*
    TypeExtension
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summaryfalse
    Alternate Namesextensions, user content
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MODS-CareOrganisation.address.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • value @ url
    • 18. MODS-CareOrganisation.address.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      20. MODS-CareOrganisation.address.addressEntry1
      Definition

      First address line

      ShortFirst address line
      Control1..1
      Typestring
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Invariantsaddressline-invariant: Address lines MUST not exceed 35 characters in length ($this.length() <= 35)
      22. MODS-CareOrganisation.address.addressEntry2
      Definition

      Second address line

      ShortSecond address line
      Control0..1
      Typestring
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Invariantsaddressline-invariant: Address lines MUST not exceed 35 characters in length ($this.length() <= 35)
      24. MODS-CareOrganisation.address.addressEntry3
      Definition

      Third address line

      ShortThird address line
      Control0..1
      Typestring
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Invariantsaddressline-invariant: Address lines MUST not exceed 35 characters in length ($this.length() <= 35)
      26. MODS-CareOrganisation.address.addressEntry4
      Definition

      Fourth address line

      ShortFourth address line
      Control0..1
      Typestring
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Invariantsaddressline-invariant: Address lines MUST not exceed 35 characters in length ($this.length() <= 35)
      28. MODS-CareOrganisation.address.postCode
      Definition

      Address postal code

      ShortAddress postal code
      Control1..1
      Typestring
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Invariantsaddresspostcode-invariant: Only UK postcodes are valid ($this.matches('^[a-zA-Z0-9]{0,8}$') and $this.length() <= 8)
      30. MODS-CareOrganisation.address.country
      Definition

      Address Country

      ShortAddress Country
      Control0..1
      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from MODS Country
      (required to https://metadata.phase2.scip.synanetics.cloud/fhir/r4/ValueSet/MODS-Country-1)
      TypeCoding

      Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere

      0. MODS-CareOrganisation
      Definition

      MODS Definition: Organisation involved in providing care and support.

      ShortMODS Care Organisation
      Logical ModelInstances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference
      2. MODS-CareOrganisation.name
      Definition

      The name of the Organisation

      ShortThe name of the Organisation
      Control1..1
      Typestring
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      4. MODS-CareOrganisation.organisationIdentifier
      Definition

      A unique identifier for the organisation

      ShortA unique identifier for the organisation
      Control1..1
      Typestring
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      6. MODS-CareOrganisation.serviceType
      Definition

      Type of service the organisation supporting the subject of care provides

      ShortType of service the organisation supporting the subject of care provides
      Control0..*
      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from MODS Type of service the organisation supporting the subject of care provides
      (required to https://metadata.phase2.scip.synanetics.cloud/fhir/r4/ValueSet/MODS-CareOrganisationServiceType-1)
      TypeCoding
      8. MODS-CareOrganisation.address
      Definition

      Organisation Address

      ShortOrganisation Address
      Control0..1
      TypeBackboneElement
      10. MODS-CareOrganisation.address.addressEntry1
      Definition

      First address line

      ShortFirst address line
      Control1..1
      Typestring
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Invariantsaddressline-invariant: Address lines MUST not exceed 35 characters in length ($this.length() <= 35)
      12. MODS-CareOrganisation.address.addressEntry2
      Definition

      Second address line

      ShortSecond address line
      Control0..1
      Typestring
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Invariantsaddressline-invariant: Address lines MUST not exceed 35 characters in length ($this.length() <= 35)
      14. MODS-CareOrganisation.address.addressEntry3
      Definition

      Third address line

      ShortThird address line
      Control0..1
      Typestring
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Invariantsaddressline-invariant: Address lines MUST not exceed 35 characters in length ($this.length() <= 35)
      16. MODS-CareOrganisation.address.addressEntry4
      Definition

      Fourth address line

      ShortFourth address line
      Control0..1
      Typestring
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Invariantsaddressline-invariant: Address lines MUST not exceed 35 characters in length ($this.length() <= 35)
      18. MODS-CareOrganisation.address.postCode
      Definition

      Address postal code

      ShortAddress postal code
      Control1..1
      Typestring
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Invariantsaddresspostcode-invariant: Only UK postcodes are valid ($this.matches('^[a-zA-Z0-9]{0,8}$') and $this.length() <= 8)
      20. MODS-CareOrganisation.address.country
      Definition

      Address Country

      ShortAddress Country
      Control0..1
      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from MODS Country
      (required to https://metadata.phase2.scip.synanetics.cloud/fhir/r4/ValueSet/MODS-Country-1)
      TypeCoding

      Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere

      0. MODS-CareOrganisation
      Definition

      MODS Definition: Organisation involved in providing care and support.

      ShortMODS Care Organisation
      Control0..*
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      Is Modifierfalse
      Logical ModelInstances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      2. MODS-CareOrganisation.id
      Definition

      Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

      ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
      Control0..1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
      Summaryfalse
      4. MODS-CareOrganisation.extension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MODS-CareOrganisation.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • value @ url
      • 6. MODS-CareOrganisation.name
        Definition

        The name of the Organisation

        ShortThe name of the Organisation
        Control1..1
        Typestring
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        8. MODS-CareOrganisation.organisationIdentifier
        Definition

        A unique identifier for the organisation

        ShortA unique identifier for the organisation
        Control1..1
        Typestring
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        10. MODS-CareOrganisation.serviceType
        Definition

        Type of service the organisation supporting the subject of care provides

        ShortType of service the organisation supporting the subject of care provides
        Control0..*
        BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from MODS Type of service the organisation supporting the subject of care provides
        (required to https://metadata.phase2.scip.synanetics.cloud/fhir/r4/ValueSet/MODS-CareOrganisationServiceType-1)
        TypeCoding
        12. MODS-CareOrganisation.address
        Definition

        Organisation Address

        ShortOrganisation Address
        Control0..1
        TypeBackboneElement
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        14. MODS-CareOrganisation.address.id
        Definition

        Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

        ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
        Control0..1
        Typestring
        Is Modifierfalse
        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
        Summaryfalse
        16. MODS-CareOrganisation.address.extension
        Definition

        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

        ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
        Comments

        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

        Control0..*
        TypeExtension
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Alternate Namesextensions, user content
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MODS-CareOrganisation.address.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • value @ url
        • 18. MODS-CareOrganisation.address.modifierExtension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

          Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

          ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
          Comments

          There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

          Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          20. MODS-CareOrganisation.address.addressEntry1
          Definition

          First address line

          ShortFirst address line
          Control1..1
          Typestring
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Invariantsaddressline-invariant: Address lines MUST not exceed 35 characters in length ($this.length() <= 35)
          22. MODS-CareOrganisation.address.addressEntry2
          Definition

          Second address line

          ShortSecond address line
          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Invariantsaddressline-invariant: Address lines MUST not exceed 35 characters in length ($this.length() <= 35)
          24. MODS-CareOrganisation.address.addressEntry3
          Definition

          Third address line

          ShortThird address line
          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Invariantsaddressline-invariant: Address lines MUST not exceed 35 characters in length ($this.length() <= 35)
          26. MODS-CareOrganisation.address.addressEntry4
          Definition

          Fourth address line

          ShortFourth address line
          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Invariantsaddressline-invariant: Address lines MUST not exceed 35 characters in length ($this.length() <= 35)
          28. MODS-CareOrganisation.address.postCode
          Definition

          Address postal code

          ShortAddress postal code
          Control1..1
          Typestring
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Invariantsaddresspostcode-invariant: Only UK postcodes are valid ($this.matches('^[a-zA-Z0-9]{0,8}$') and $this.length() <= 8)
          30. MODS-CareOrganisation.address.country
          Definition

          Address Country

          ShortAddress Country
          Control0..1
          BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from MODS Country
          (required to https://metadata.phase2.scip.synanetics.cloud/fhir/r4/ValueSet/MODS-Country-1)
          TypeCoding