next step checklist

["Carl Mattocks" <carlmattocks@checkmi.com>]

Although the extract below is focused on the USA e-prescribing effort the
list of next steps provide a nice IHC checklist


Letter to Secretary Thompson from National Committee on Vital and Health
Statistics - Update on e-prescribing standards
http://ncvhs.hhs.gov/040902lt2.htm

Next Steps ........
There are several other message format, terminology, and identifier
standards and important related issues that were identified by NCVHS but
that are not addressed in this initial set of recommendations.
NCVHS plans to receive testimony on as many of these topics as possible
between now and March 2005; and make further recommendations in March
2005. The topics include:
�� Electronic signature for use in e-prescribing.
�� Issues relating to privacy and security with respect to
e-prescribing.
�� A directory that would identify prescribers, nursing
facilities, and pharmacies that are able to
accept e-prescribing transactions.
�� Codification of allergens, drug interactions, and other
adverse reactions to drugs.
�� Incorporation of indications for drug therapy into
e-prescribing messages.
�� A standard for units of measure.
�� Methods for patient identification for e-prescribing.
�� Use of the National Health Plan ID for e-prescribing.
�� Formulary identifier.
�� Exchange of medication history among all participants in
the e-prescribing process.
�� Exchange of medical history within the e-prescribing
process.
�� How best to ensure the interoperability among
e-prescribing standards.
�� Standard codes for orderable items (such as insulin
supplies).
�� Exchange of drug labeling and drug listing.
�� Clinical decision support in e-prescribing.

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carl

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