The vocabulary table for the Entity.riskCode attribute
\nThis value set includes codes based on the following rules:
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityRisk
Code | Display | |
AGG | aggressive | A danger that can be associated with certain living subjects, including humans. |
BIO | Biological | The dangers associated with normal biological materials. I.e. potential risk of unknown infections. Routine biological materials from living subjects. |
COR | Corrosive | Material is corrosive and may cause severe injury to skin, mucous membranes and eyes. Avoid any unprotected contact. |
ESC | Escape Risk | The entity is at risk for escaping from containment or control. |
INJ | injury hazard | Material is solid and sharp (e.g., cannulas). Dispose in hard container. |
POI | poison | Material is poisonous to humans and/or animals. Special care must be taken to avoid incorporation, even of small amounts. |
RAD | radioactive | Material is a source for ionizing radiation and must be handled with special care to avoid injury of those who handle it and to avoid environmental hazards. |