Email UpdatesThe CDS Connect Work Group advised the CDS Connect team on the identification and prioritization of key features and capabilities for CDS Connect, leveraging the expertise of work group members.
The CDS Connect Work Group was established with focused yet diverse representation to ensure a range of perspectives were heard concerning this work. The direct and iterative input from the work group supported the effective and efficient use of AHRQ’s resources supporting the CDS Connect project.
The CDS Connect Work Group had an open request for feedback from users to further enhance the platform. We welcomed presentations during the monthly Work Group meetings from members of the public who had used CDS Artifacts, the CDS Authoring Tool, or Open Source Tools.
The final CDS Connect Work Group was held in June 2022. The materials from that session, and all other Work Group meetings, are available for download.
Work Group Objective
The primary objective of the work group was to solicit formal stakeholder feedback on various key aspects of CDS Connect project work, including:
Features and usability
CDS Connect systems are comprised of numerous features. As features were enhanced and new features were added, the work group reviewed demonstrations and documents to provide feedback on how the new features might impact the usability, structure, capabilities and operation of CDS Connect systems.
Repository elements
The CDS Connect Repository includes a range of metadata about each artifact. It also includes an application programming interface (API) to facilitate artifact contributions, a publishing process and governance policy. Work group members were asked to review and comment on enhancements to these aspects of the Repository.
CDS Authoring Tool
The CDS Authoring Tool includes a range of capabilities that enable end users to develop and test CDS logic. Work group members were asked to review and comment on enhancements to the Authoring Tool.
Prototype Tools
The CDS Connect team created production-level prototype tools to aid in the development, integration and implementation of CDS logic. Work group members were asked to prioritize features and provide feedback on these tools.
Clinical content
The CDS Connect team developed one or more CDS artifact every year. The CDS Connect Work Group provided clinical and operational expertise to assist in the definition and evolution of CDS artifacts that were developed.
Pilot
The CDS Connect team piloted CDS artifacts developed as part of this project in a clinical setting to ensure that the CDS artifacts perform as expected. Pilot Site representatives were invited to join the CDS Connect Work Group, and work group members were asked to provide feedback and recommendations on integration of the pilot artifact to address clinical workflow and to evaluate the effectiveness.
Work Group Schedule and Meeting Information
Roll Call, Michelle Lenox (MITRE)
Review of the Agenda, Maria Michaels (CDC)
CDS Connect Past, Present, and Future (MITRE and AHRQ)
Celebrating CDS Connect and CDS (CDC, Health Hats, AHRQ)
Open Discussion and Close Out, Maria Michaels (CDC)
Roll Call, Michelle Lenox (MITRE)
Review of the Agenda, Maria Michaels (CDC)
Roundtable and Discussion on Partnering Experience: Amy Price (Stanford); Danny van Leeuwen (HealthHats). Moderated by MITRE.
Prioritize next steps in patient partnering (MITRE)
What's New with CDS Connect This Month (MITRE)
Open Discussion and Close Out, Maria Michaels (CDC)
Roll Call, Michelle Lenox (MITRE)
Review of the Agenda, Maria Michaels (CDC)
CDS Artifact Versioning (MITRE/CDC/Alphora)
What's New with CDS Connect This Month (MITRE)
Open Discussion and Close Out, Maria Michaels (CDC)
Roll Call, Michelle Lenox (MITRE)
Review of the Agenda, Maria Michaels (CDC)
ACTIVATE project (Katherine Kim, MITRE)
Discussion about co-design for CDS development and implementation
What's New with CDS Connect This Month (MITRE)
Open Discussion and Close Out, Maria Michaels (CDC)
Roll Call, Michelle Lenox (MITRE)
Review of the Agenda, Michelle Lenox (MITRE)
Kick-off of “One More Step” in Patient Partnering, Michelle Lenox (MITRE)
Roundtable discussion with AHRQ grantees – Chris Harle (University of Florida), David Dorr (OSHU), and Patty Dykes (Brigham and Women’s Hospital). Moderated by Danny van Leeuwen (HealthHats).
What's New with CDS Connect This Month (MITRE)
Open Discussion and Close Out, Michelle Lenox (MITRE)
Roll Call, Michelle Lenox (MITRE)
Review of the Agenda, Maria Michaels (CDC)
Share and Discuss CDS Connect Priorities through September 2022 (MITRE)
What's New with CDS Connect This Month (MITRE)
Open Discussion and Close Out, Maria Michaels (CDC)
Roll Call, Michelle Lenox (MITRE)
Review of the Agenda, Maria Michaels (CDC)
CDS Connect Key Updates September 2020-21 (MITRE)
What's New with CDS Connect This Month (MITRE)
Open Discussion and Close Out, Maria Michaels (CDC)
Roll Call, Michelle Lenox (MITRE)
Review of the Agenda, Maria Michaels (CDC)
An Introduction to AHRQ Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement (CEPI) Evidence Discovery And Retrieval (CEDAR) (AHRQ; MITRE CEDAR Team)
What's New with CDS Connect This Month (MITRE)
Open Discussion and Close Out, Maria Michaels (CDC)
Roll Call, Michelle Lenox (MITRE)
Review of the Agenda, Maria Michaels (CDC)
Lessons Learned with CDS Connect: CDS for Asthma Management Guidelines(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI); Elimu Informatics)
What's New with CDS Connect This Month (MITRE)
Open Discussion and Close Out, Maria Michaels (CDC)
Roll Call, Michelle Lenox (MITRE)
Review of the Agenda, Maria Michaels (CDC)
Using CDS to Reduce Harm From Drug-Drug Interactions: Case Study of Warfarin and Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (University of Pittsburgh; University of Utah)
What's New with CDS Connect This Month (MITRE)
Open Discussion and Close Out, Maria Michaels (CDC)