Wales FHIR Implementation Guide

CodeSystem-DataStandardsWales-OrganizationSector

Code system to classify organizations by sector.

This code system https://fhir.nhs.wales/CodeSystem/DataStandardsWales-OrganizationSector defines the following codes:

Code	Display	Definition
public	Public	Public sector organisations are government-owned for public service, funded by taxes. Examples include general hospitals, state schools and prisons.
private	Private	Private sector organisations are businesses owned by individuals and driven by profit. Examples include private hospitals and private schools.
third	Third	Third sector organisations focus on social, cultural or environmental goals, reinvesting surpluses and operating independently of government and profit motives. Examples include charities and NGOs (non-governmental organisations).