NutritionOrder

A request to supply a diet, formula feeding (enteral) or oral nutritional supplement to a patient/resident.

Schema

Elements

Name	Required	Type	Description
identifier		Identifier[]	Identifiers assigned to this order Details Identifiers assigned to this order by the order sender or by the order receiver. The Identifier.type element can be to indicate filler vs. placer if needed. This is explained in further detail [here](servicerequest.html#notes).
instantiatesCanonical		canonical[]	Instantiates FHIR protocol or definition Details The URL pointing to a FHIR-defined protocol, guideline, orderset or other definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this NutritionOrder. Note: This is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see [discussion](resource.html#identifiers)). It is best practice for the identifier to only appear on a single resource instance, however business practices may occasionally dictate that multiple resource instances with the same identifier can exist - possibly even with different resource types. For example, multiple Patient and a Person resource instance might share the same social insurance number.
instantiatesUri		uri[]	Instantiates external protocol or definition Details The URL pointing to an externally maintained protocol, guideline, orderset or other definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this NutritionOrder. This might be an HTML page, PDF, etc. or could just be a non-resolvable URI identifier.
instantiates		uri[]	Instantiates protocol or definition Details The URL pointing to a protocol, guideline, orderset or other definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this NutritionOrder.
status	✓	code	draft | active | on-hold | revoked | completed | entered-in-error | unknown Details The workflow status of the nutrition order/request. Typically the system placing the order sets the status to "requested". Thereafter, the order is maintained by the receiver that updates the status as the request is handled. This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid.
intent	✓	code	proposal | plan | directive | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option Details Indicates the level of authority/intentionality associated with the NutrionOrder and where the request fits into the workflow chain. When resources map to this element, they are free to define as many codes as necessary to cover their space and will map to "proposal, plan or order". Can have multiple codes that map to one of these. E.g. "original order", "encoded order", "reflex order" would all map to "order". Expectation is that the set of codes is mutually exclusive or a strict all-encompassing hierarchy.
patient	✓	Reference<Patient>	The person who requires the diet, formula or nutritional supplement Details The person (patient) who needs the nutrition order for an oral diet, nutritional supplement and/or enteral or formula feeding.
encounter		Reference<Encounter>	The encounter associated with this nutrition order Details An encounter that provides additional information about the healthcare context in which this request is made.
dateTime	✓	dateTime	Date and time the nutrition order was requested Details The date and time that this nutrition order was requested.
orderer		Reference<Practitioner | PractitionerRole>	Who ordered the diet, formula or nutritional supplement Details The practitioner that holds legal responsibility for ordering the diet, nutritional supplement, or formula feedings.
allergyIntolerance		Reference<AllergyIntolerance>[]	List of the patient's food and nutrition-related allergies and intolerances Details A link to a record of allergies or intolerances which should be included in the nutrition order. Information on a patient's food allergies and intolerances to inform healthcare personnel about the type of foods that the patient shouldn't receive or consume.
foodPreferenceModifier		CodeableConcept[]	Order-specific modifier about the type of food that should be given Details This modifier is used to convey order-specific modifiers about the type of food that should be given. These can be derived from patient allergies, intolerances, or preferences such as Halal, Vegan or Kosher. This modifier applies to the entire nutrition order inclusive of the oral diet, nutritional supplements and enteral formula feedings. Information on a patient's food preferences that inform healthcare personnel about the food that the patient should receive or consume.
excludeFoodModifier		CodeableConcept[]	Order-specific modifier about the type of food that should not be given Details This modifier is used to convey Order-specific modifier about the type of oral food or oral fluids that should not be given. These can be derived from patient allergies, intolerances, or preferences such as No Red Meat, No Soy or No Wheat or Gluten-Free. While it should not be necessary to repeat allergy or intolerance information captured in the referenced AllergyIntolerance resource in the excludeFoodModifier, this element may be used to convey additional specificity related to foods that should be eliminated from the patient’s diet for any reason. This modifier applies to the entire nutrition order inclusive of the oral diet, nutritional supplements and enteral formula feedings. Information on a patient's food allergies, intolerances and preferences to inform healthcare personnel about the type of foods that the patient shouldn't receive or consume.
oralDiet		NutritionOrderOralDiet	Oral diet components Details Diet given orally in contrast to enteral (tube) feeding.
id		string	Unique id for inter-element referencing Details Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
extension		Extension[]	Additional content defined by implementations Details 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. 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.
modifierExtension		Extension[]	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Details 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). 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.
type		CodeableConcept[]	Type of oral diet or diet restrictions that describe what can be consumed orally Details The kind of diet or dietary restriction such as fiber restricted diet or diabetic diet.
schedule		Timing[]	Scheduled frequency of diet Details The time period and frequency at which the diet should be given. The diet should be given for the combination of all schedules if more than one schedule is present.
nutrient		NutritionOrderOralDietNutrient[]	Required nutrient modifications Details Class that defines the quantity and type of nutrient modifications (for example carbohydrate, fiber or sodium) required for the oral diet.
id		string	Unique id for inter-element referencing Details Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
extension		Extension[]	Additional content defined by implementations Details 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. 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.
modifierExtension		Extension[]	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Details 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). 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.
modifier		CodeableConcept	Type of nutrient that is being modified Details The nutrient that is being modified such as carbohydrate or sodium.
amount		Quantity	Quantity of the specified nutrient Details The quantity of the specified nutrient to include in diet.
texture		NutritionOrderOralDietTexture[]	Required texture modifications Details Class that describes any texture modifications required for the patient to safely consume various types of solid foods.
id		string	Unique id for inter-element referencing Details Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
extension		Extension[]	Additional content defined by implementations Details 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. 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.
modifierExtension		Extension[]	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Details 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). 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.
modifier		CodeableConcept	Code to indicate how to alter the texture of the foods, e.g. pureed Details Any texture modifications (for solid foods) that should be made, e.g. easy to chew, chopped, ground, and pureed. Coupled with the foodType (Meat).
foodType		CodeableConcept	Concepts that are used to identify an entity that is ingested for nutritional purposes Details The food type(s) (e.g. meats, all foods) that the texture modification applies to. This could be all foods types. Coupled with the `texture.modifier`; could be (All Foods).
fluidConsistencyType		CodeableConcept[]	The required consistency of fluids and liquids provided to the patient Details The required consistency (e.g. honey-thick, nectar-thick, thin, thickened.) of liquids or fluids served to the patient.
instruction		string	Instructions or additional information about the oral diet Details Free text or additional instructions or information pertaining to the oral diet. Free text dosage instructions can be used for cases where the instructions are too complex to code.
supplement		NutritionOrderSupplement[]	Supplement components Details Oral nutritional products given in order to add further nutritional value to the patient's diet.
id		string	Unique id for inter-element referencing Details Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
extension		Extension[]	Additional content defined by implementations Details 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. 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.
modifierExtension		Extension[]	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Details 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). 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.
type		CodeableConcept	Type of supplement product requested Details The kind of nutritional supplement product required such as a high protein or pediatric clear liquid supplement.
productName		string	Product or brand name of the nutritional supplement Details The product or brand name of the nutritional supplement such as "Acme Protein Shake".
schedule		Timing[]	Scheduled frequency of supplement Details The time period and frequency at which the supplement(s) should be given. The supplement should be given for the combination of all schedules if more than one schedule is present.
quantity		Quantity	Amount of the nutritional supplement Details The amount of the nutritional supplement to be given.
instruction		string	Instructions or additional information about the oral supplement Details Free text or additional instructions or information pertaining to the oral supplement. Free text dosage instructions can be used for cases where the instructions are too complex to code.
enteralFormula		NutritionOrderEnteralFormula	Enteral formula components Details Feeding provided through the gastrointestinal tract via a tube, catheter, or stoma that delivers nutrition distal to the oral cavity.
id		string	Unique id for inter-element referencing Details Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
extension		Extension[]	Additional content defined by implementations Details 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. 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.
modifierExtension		Extension[]	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Details 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). 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.
baseFormulaType		CodeableConcept	Type of enteral or infant formula Details The type of enteral or infant formula such as an adult standard formula with fiber or a soy-based infant formula.
baseFormulaProductName		string	Product or brand name of the enteral or infant formula Details The product or brand name of the enteral or infant formula product such as "ACME Adult Standard Formula".
additiveType		CodeableConcept	Type of modular component to add to the feeding Details Indicates the type of modular component such as protein, carbohydrate, fat or fiber to be provided in addition to or mixed with the base formula.
additiveProductName		string	Product or brand name of the modular additive Details The product or brand name of the type of modular component to be added to the formula.
caloricDensity		Quantity	Amount of energy per specified volume that is required Details The amount of energy (calories) that the formula should provide per specified volume, typically per mL or fluid oz. For example, an infant may require a formula that provides 24 calories per fluid ounce or an adult may require an enteral formula that provides 1.5 calorie/mL.
routeofAdministration		CodeableConcept	How the formula should enter the patient's gastrointestinal tract Details The route or physiological path of administration into the patient's gastrointestinal tract for purposes of providing the formula feeding, e.g. nasogastric tube.
administration		NutritionOrderEnteralFormulaAdministration[]	Formula feeding instruction as structured data Details Formula administration instructions as structured data. This repeating structure allows for changing the administration rate or volume over time for both bolus and continuous feeding. An example of this would be an instruction to increase the rate of continuous feeding every 2 hours. See implementation notes below for further discussion on how to order continuous vs bolus enteral feeding using this resource.
id		string	Unique id for inter-element referencing Details Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
extension		Extension[]	Additional content defined by implementations Details 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. 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.
modifierExtension		Extension[]	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Details 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). 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.
schedule		Timing	Scheduled frequency of enteral feeding Details The time period and frequency at which the enteral formula should be delivered to the patient.
quantity		Quantity	The volume of formula to provide Details The volume of formula to provide to the patient per the specified administration schedule.
rate[x]		Quantity, Ratio	Speed with which the formula is provided per period of time Details The rate of administration of formula via a feeding pump, e.g. 60 mL per hour, according to the specified schedule. Ratio is used when the quantity value in the denominator is not "1", otherwise use Quantity. For example, the Ratio datatype is used for "200 mL/4 hrs" versus the Quantity datatype for "50 mL/hr".
maxVolumeToDeliver		Quantity	Upper limit on formula volume per unit of time Details The maximum total quantity of formula that may be administered to a subject over the period of time, e.g. 1440 mL over 24 hours.
administrationInstruction		string	Formula feeding instructions expressed as text Details Free text formula administration, feeding instructions or additional instructions or information. Free text dosage instructions can be used for cases where the instructions are too complex to code.
note		Annotation[]	Comments Details Comments made about the {{title}} by the requester, performer, subject or other participants. This element SHALL NOT be used to supply free text instructions for the diet which are represented in the `.oralDiet.instruction`, `supplement.instruction`, or `enteralFormula.administrationInstruction` elements.

Search Parameters

Name	Type	Description	Expression
identifier	token	Return nutrition orders with this external identifier	NutritionOrder.identifier
patient	reference	The identity of the person who requires the diet, formula or nutritional supplement	NutritionOrder.patient
encounter	reference	Return nutrition orders with this encounter identifier	NutritionOrder.encounter
additive	token	Type of module component to add to the feeding	NutritionOrder.enteralFormula.additiveType
datetime	date	Return nutrition orders requested on this date	NutritionOrder.dateTime
formula	token	Type of enteral or infant formula	NutritionOrder.enteralFormula.baseFormulaType
instantiates-canonical	reference	Instantiates FHIR protocol or definition	NutritionOrder.instantiatesCanonical
instantiates-uri	uri	Instantiates external protocol or definition	NutritionOrder.instantiatesUri
oraldiet	token	Type of diet that can be consumed orally (i.e., take via the mouth).	NutritionOrder.oralDiet.type
provider	reference	The identity of the provider who placed the nutrition order	NutritionOrder.orderer
status	token	Status of the nutrition order.	NutritionOrder.status
supplement	token	Type of supplement product requested	NutritionOrder.supplement.type

Inherited Elements

Name	Required	Type	Description
id		string	Logical id of this artifact Details The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes. The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.
meta		Meta	Metadata about the resource Details The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.
implicitRules		uri	A set of rules under which this content was created Details A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc. Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.
language		code	Language of the resource content Details The base language in which the resource is written. Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services such as text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative applies to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify the language of other presentations generated from the data in the resource. Not all the content has to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not be assumed to apply to the narrative automatically. If a language is specified, it should it also be specified on the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5 for information about the relationship between xml:lang and the html lang attribute).
text		Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation Details A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety. Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a "text blob" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.
contained		Resource[]	Contained, inline Resources Details These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope. This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags In their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.
extension		Extension[]	Additional content defined by implementations Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. 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. 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.
modifierExtension		Extension[]	Extensions that cannot be ignored Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it 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 is allowed to 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). 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.

Usage

This resource is a request resource from a FHIR workflow perspective - see Workflow. It is the intent of the Orders and Observation Workgroup to align this resource with the workflow pattern for request resources.

The NutritionOrder resource describes a request for oral diets (including general diets such as General Healthy diet, or therapeutic diets such as Consistent Carbohydrate, 2 gram Sodium, or Fluid Restricted), oral nutrition supplements (such as nutritionally complete pre-packed drinks), enteral nutrition (tube feedings) and infant formula which govern the distribution of food and nutritional products used to feed patients within an in-patient setting. It does not cover orders for parenteral (IV) nutrition which are typically filled by pharmacy. These nutrition orders are combined with information on a patient's food allergies and intolerances, and ethnic or cultural food preferences (e.g. Kosher or Vegetarian) to inform healthcare personnel about the type, texture, and/or quantity of foods that the patient should receive or consume.

Enteral orders are distinguished from supplements because they have some unique attributes and typically include administration information whereas oral nutritional supplements may simply be supplied (e.g. home health or outpatient settings). In a simple case, the requestor may designate type of product, product name and the route of administration along with free text instructions without a having to complete the additional structured details.

This resource is intended to be used by providers from a variety of specialties such as physicians, dietitian/nutritionists, or speech therapists. One provider may simply order a base element oral diet such as General Healthful diet. Another provider, based on scope of practice, may use other elements to communicate additional therapeutic needs or patient preferences. The optionality included gives an ordering provider the capability to write a simple order for an oral diet, nutritional supplement or formula with minimal requirements beyond that of specifying the diet, supplement or formula product, but also supports the ability to provide more detailed information that may be further augmented by a dietitian or nutrition specialist. For example, a physician may order a 2 g sodium diet. A speech therapist, based on the results of a swallowing evaluation, then orders a mechanically altered texture with nectar thick liquids.

Relationships

The NutritionOrder resource is used for requesting oral diets, oral nutrition supplements and enteral feedings in an in-patient setting. The MedicationRequest resource should be used for requesting parenteral (IV) nutrition and prescribing dietary supplements such as vitamin or mineral supplements.

The Nutrition Order is a record of the request for the supply of a diet, oral supplement or enteral formulas for a patient. However, to initiate the request requires the use of the Task resource and its associated workflow with the Nutrition Order referenced from Task.basedOn, or by using the Nutrition Task resource in the context of a messaging or service workflow where the request is explicit or implicit.

Referenced By

• CarePlan
• DiagnosticReport
• Goal
• Observation