HL7.TERMINOLOGY\EntityRisk

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CodeSystem: EntityRisk

Official URL: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityRisk		Version: 2.1.0
Active as of 2019-03-20	Responsible: Health Level 7	Computable Name: EntityRisk
Other Identifiers: id: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.5.46

Kinds of risks associated with the handling of the material..

This Code system is referenced in the content logical definition of the following value sets:

Properties

This code system defines the following properties for its concepts

Code

URI

Type

Description

Specializes

Coding

The child code is a more narrow version of the concept represented by the parent code. I.e. Every child concept is also a valid parent concept. Used to allow determination of subsumption. Must be transitive, irreflexive, antisymmetric.

Generalizes

Coding

Inverse of Specializes. Only included as a derived relationship.

internalId

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/utg-concept-properties#v3-internal-id

code

The internal identifier for the concept in the HL7 Access database repository.

status

http://hl7.org/fhir/concept-properties#status

code

Designation of a concept's state. Normally is not populated unless the state is retired.

Concepts

This code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-EntityRisk defines the following codes:

Lvl	Code	Display	Definition	internalId	status
1	AGG	aggressive	A danger that can be associated with certain living subjects, including humans.	10415	active
1	BIO	Biological	The dangers associated with normal biological materials. I.e. potential risk of unknown infections. Routine biological materials from living subjects.	14074	active
1	COR	Corrosive	Material is corrosive and may cause severe injury to skin, mucous membranes and eyes. Avoid any unprotected contact.	14076	active
1	ESC	Escape Risk	The entity is at risk for escaping from containment or control.	14077	active
1	IFL	inflammable	Material is highly inflammable and in certain mixtures (with air) may lead to explosions. Keep away from fire, sparks and excessive heat.	10412	active
2	EXP	explosive	Material is an explosive mixture. Keep away from fire, sparks, and heat.	10413	active
1	INF	infectious	Material known to be infectious with human pathogenic microorganisms. Those who handle this material must take precautions for their protection.	10407	active
2	BHZ	biohazard	Material contains microorganisms that is an environmental hazard. Must be handled with special care.	10408	active
1	INJ	injury hazard	Material is solid and sharp (e.g., cannulas). Dispose in hard container.	10414	active
1	POI	poison	Material is poisonous to humans and/or animals. Special care must be taken to avoid incorporation, even of small amounts.	10410	active
1	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.	10409	active