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
Review of the Agenda, Maria Michaels (CDC)
Lessons Learned with CDS Connect: Use of Authoring Tool for Hypertension, Christopher d’Autremont (OSHU)
CPG on FHIR® updates to Repository and CDS Authoring Tool (MITRE)
What's New with CDS Connect This Month (MITRE)
Open Discussion, Announcements, and Close Out, Maria Michaels (CDC)
Review of the Agenda, Maria Michaels (CDC)
CDS Artifact Review and Update across CDS Connect (MITRE)
What's New with CDS Connect This Month (MITRE)
Open Discussion and Announcements, Maria Michaels (CDC)
Closing
A FHIR®-Based CDS Sandbox, Andrey Soares, Ph.D.
What's New with CDS Connect This Month (MITRE)
Open Discussion and Close Out, Maria Michaels (CDC)
Open discussion and announcements
Closing
Special Announcement (COVID-19)
Lessons Learned in CDS Usability: Mobilizing a Million Hearts (ONC LEAP) & Quantifying Efficiencies in Sharable CDS (AHRQ), Kristen Miller (MedStar Health)
What's New with CDS Connect This Month (MITRE)
Open Discussion and Close Out, Maria Michaels (CDC)
Open discussion and announcements
Closing
Review the CDS Connect CPG on FHIR® Design Changes
Share new features and resources available for CDS Connect
Discuss topics of interest to members relating to opportunities for CDS Connect/HIMMS
Closing
Share new features and resources available for CDS Connect
Discuss opportunities and challenges for CDS Connect and CPG on FHIR®
Share lessons learned for use of the CDS Connect Authoring Tool in Academia
Discuss topics of interest to members relating to opportunities for CDS Connect
Closing
Share key takeaways for CDS Connect based on recently attended conferences
Update the Work Group on the outcome of theme and trust attribute discussion
Introduce a topical series to hear from members on their lessons learned using CDS Connect
Discuss topics of interest to members relating to opportunities for CDS Connect
CDS Connect Accomplishments: Years 1-3
CDS Connect Year 4 Priorities
Patient-Centered Clinical Decision Support Annual Conference
Open Discussion and Close Out
Trust Framework Work Group Enhancement Options
MedStar Usability Evaluation Analysis
b.Well Final Pilot Update
CDS Connect Pilot Insights and Lessons Learned
CDS Connect Sustainability Path Project Update
b.well patient-facing notification and content development
Pilot artifact data element and value set definition
Uploading external clinical quality language (CQL) libraries in the Authoring Tool (AT) demonstration
Specifying parameter values with the AT testing feature demonstration