CET+-+Frequently+Asked+Questions

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Where do I go for help with the wiki?
We have compiled a guide to the wiki called Wiki 101 Training. The answers to many common questions can be found in that guide. Should you have other questions, feel free to contact admin@siframework.org.

What if I have a question for ONC?
You may direct your question to admin@siframework.org or the S&I Framework Coordinator.

What is an appropriate timeline for my Initiative?
There is no pre-determined time frame that is necessary to adhere to for each Initiative. It is up to the workgroup members to determine target outcomes which in turn will help dictate the Initiative timeline. For example, if your group would like to conduct an analysis to provide recommendations to the policy committee for Meaningful Use, it would be important to finish the analysis in a timeframe that would allow you to achieve this goal.

What resources can ONC offer to my community-led initiative?
Unfortunately, ONC is not able to fully fund every project. Despite this, many of the tools that are available to fully-supported Initiatives are also available to those guided by the community, as outlined in this document. While you may not have contractor/staff support on most of your calls, you will certainly have access to those people for assistance in guiding your project toward a successful outcome.

What is the rationale behind the Open process?
The S&I Framework is an “open government” initiative. The success of the S&I Framework relies on the participation of a wide range of stakeholders including (but not limited to), Health IT vendors, health systems, standards development organizations, and the general public. As all of these organizations have varied interests and the outcomes of the S&I Framework will impact our entire nation, it is crucial that all of our work is done in a public setting. This is why we use a wiki site which allows for any member to edit a page and also see the history of that page. Use of the discussion tabs on the wiki pages is encouraged, as e-mail does not allow for all members of the community to comment on the many discussions that are occurring at any given time.

What is the admin@siframework.org email account used for?
This account is used for our all-purpose administrative support. Questions about the S&I Framework, including technical support/administrative support issues, can be sent to this email address, and they will be answered or forwarded to the appropriate point of contact.

What if my workgroup members need to access protected content related to the Initiative?
Your Initiative may be doing work that requires access to copyrighted materials. In the past the S&I Framework was faced with this challenge regarding the use of HL7 documentation. In that scenario, the S&I Framework established a no-fee license granting Committed Members access to this information. For more information, visit the following URL: http://wiki.siframework.org/Access+to+Protected+Content

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