Newsletter+-+August+2011

toc August Newsletter available as a .pdf [|here].

=Query Health (NEW)=


 * ONC is pleased to invite interested healthcare community members to the “Summer Concert Series” on Distributed Population Queries
 * Sign up for the Query Health Initiative here
 * Click [|here] to view Query Health Coordinator Rich Elmore's Blog Post:"Distributed Population Queries - a National Priority"

=Transition of Care=

Ongoing Activities for the ToC Use Case & Requirements WG Members

 * Use Case Care Planning WG**
 * This workgroup is officially complete
 * Next Step: Support ONC in configuring the standards that apply to Care Planning as well as creating a Summary Document of Care Planning Activities and Standards to give to the HITPC
 * Success Metrics WG**
 * Three Categories of Metrics have been agreed upon; Adoption, Process, and Outcomes as well as relevant stakeholders to whom the metrics identified would apply
 * Next Step: to establish a “baseline” and algorithm for each of the metrics

Clinical Information Model/Vocabulary WG

 * WG Updates**
 * The TOC Clinical Information Model (CIM) has been posted for consensus voting . Comments and questions on this consensus will be discussed through August 11 during an open comment period.
 * Next Steps**
 * Consensus voting will close on **August 11, 2011**. At that time, the number of votes will be reviewed to determine if further consensus discussion is needed or if final consensus has been achieved and Version 1.5 is ready for release.

Standards Analysis WG

 * WG Updates**
 * Reached consensus on the Ecosystem Consensus Statement stating that the CDA is the candidate standard to be recommended for standardizing care transitions
 * Next Steps**
 * Finalize the mapping of data elements to the standards, verify where the standards are supported, and expose the gaps in the CDA that may require updates – will need to coordinate with SDOs and Standards Development Support team
 * Continue to collaborate across WGs to avoid duplication of efforts, particularly the Data Elements SWG, and the CIM/Vocab WG

Architecture/Implementation Requirements WG

 * WG Updates**
 * Finalized updates to the workflow diagrams, incorporated feedback from the WG, and began consensus vote on the workflow diagrams that illustrate how the TOC Reference Implementation will work, along with its relationship to the CIM
 * Next Steps**
 * Discussing the Policy and Service Analysis work to be done to create a profile for Direct and Exchange – serve as supporting implementation guidance for TOC surrounding transport, security, and privacy considerations
 * Continue to collaborate across WGs to avoid duplication of efforts

Reference Implementation & Pilots WG

 * WG Updates**
 * Received Consolidated CDA document describing the four information packets
 * Resolving missing input document model issues (stating assumptions to continue development)
 * Created a “Developer Guide” to document development environment and tools
 * Completed backlog in OHT Project – RI Sprint 1 development is in-progress
 * Discussions held with Demo and Pilots committed members at workgroup session
 * Next Steps**
 * Continue resolving missing input document model issues
 * Continue Sprint 1 RI development
 * Learn goals and objectives of Demo and Pilots committed members

CDA Harmonization & Documentation WGs

 * CDA Harmonization WG**
 * Ballot reconciliation is complete with all comments resolved.
 * Key dates include: Draft ballot by 7/26 and Ballot submission by 8/5.
 * CDA Documentation WG**
 * Refining the MDHT-generated Results section based on WG feedback.
 * Developing the UML Model to include in the Results section
 * Discussed including the change log as an addendum or Appendix item.
 * Next Steps:**
 * Draft ballot by 7/26
 * Complete Results section, UML Model, and change log.

=Laboratory Results Interface=

Implementation Guide Update

 * Draft version 2 of the LRI IG was distributed Monday, July 25th – under review by WG Leads
 * The Implementation Guide Tiger Team is working on a supplement to provide an overview of the IG to those who are not familiar with HL7.
 * The support team is asking for participants to look at the structure of the guide, specifically to support the concept of a base definition that establishes the baseline on which specific profiles will be written to support the immediate use case and anticipated S&I initiatives to align with meaningful use and other national priorities. Please click here to comment.

Implementation Guide Analysis WG

 * Action Items/Next Steps**
 * Continue reviewing HL7 tables
 * Offer subject matter expertise for the Implementation Guide Tiger Team

Vocabulary, Architecture, & Public Health WGs

 * The Vocabulary WG has completed their mission, and will reconvene only if the Implementation Guides Analysis WG has questions or needs more information
 * The Architecture WG has completed their mission, and will not reconvene. Members are encouraged to participate in the new Validation Suite and Pilots WGs
 * The Public Health WG has transitioned to a community-driven initiative and no longer falls under LRI

Validation Suite WG

 * Action Items**
 * Workgroup preparation activities
 * Developed Wiki page
 * Held Validation Suite Kick-Off meeting
 * Next Steps**
 * Call for committed workgroup members participation
 * NIST tool
 * CLIA Specification Checklist tool
 * Test data, test cases, testing
 * Review Architecture
 * Define CLIA Specification Checklist requirements
 * Address NIST tool when Rob Snelick returns next week

Pilots WG

 * Action Items**
 * Workgroup preparation activities
 * Developed Wiki page
 * Held Pilots Kick-Off meeting
 * Next Steps**
 * Call for committed workgroup members to participate in Pilots

=Provider Directories=


 * As of July 20th, 2011, 100% consensus has been achieved on Period for the Query for Digital Certificate Use Case for Direct Project. The final version of the Use Case package including the Functional Requirements spreadsheet is available here. The final votes can be seen on the Consensus Page
 * The Provider Directory Sprint Team is analyzing the alternative standards to support the Query for Digital Certificate Use Case for Direct Project.
 * The consensus period for the Query for Electronic Service Information including Electronic Address Use Case has now commenced. Each Committed Member is requested to review the Use Case and vote “Yes” or “No” towards consensus. Other Sprint Team members are welcome to provide comments using the discussion threads. The voting period will end by Monday COB ET, August 8th, 2011.
 * Once consensus is reached on Query for Electronic Service Information including Electronic Address Use Case the workgroup will compare the use case data requirements to available standards, including LDAP, microdata, and HPD

=Cross-Initiative Updates=


 * Use Case Simplification WG**
 * UC Simplification Package V 1.0, Consensus Achieved
 * Next Step: Common Actors remains an issue and to be resolved with further collaboration with Harmonization - A Stakeholders SWG has been formed to address this issue
 * Data Elements Set SWG**
 * [|Data Elements Spreadsheet] and Overview is now up for Consensus

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