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
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Future Planning for CDS Clinical Domains
Future Planning for CDS Connect Authoring Tool and Repository
Pilot Update
Trust Framework Work Group Presentation and Discussion: Promoting Trust in CDS Connect Artifacts, Draft Results
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Pain Management Summary SMART on FHIR® App, Demo and Discussion
Engaging Patients with Pain Management CDS
Pilot Update
Artifact Value Set Update
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Facilitating Pilot Implementation Detail Sharing
New Release of the CDS Authoring Tool
CDS AT Standards Discussion: FHIR® STU3 vs. STU2
Ongoing Artifact Development and Pilot Effort Update
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Trust Framework Work Group Findings
CDS Connect Repository Artifact Upload Experience
CDS Connect Update
- Implementation of Topic pages and Groups in the Repository
- Open Source Status of Authoring Tool Code
- HIMSS Engagements
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CDS Repository API Enhancements
CDS Authoring Tool Enhancements
Artifact Specifications and Contributions
Repository User Experience Discussion
CDC/CDS Kaizen Takeaways
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Artifact Development and Value Set Selection
Usability Considerations
HIMSS Interoperability Showcase
CDS Authoring Tool Enhancements
CDC/CDS Kaizen
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Digital Analytics Program (DAP)
CDS Connect Authoring Tool Enhancements
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External Outreach
PCCDS LN Sister Workgroup
Opioid and Pain Management focus
CDS Authoring Tool CQL Overview
CDS Repository LDAP Update
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Revised Option Year One Project Mission
Self-service entry of CDS artifacts
Opioid and Pain Management focus
CDS Authoring Tool
CDS Repository SSO integration
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Scaling the CDS Connect Authoring tool
Updates to the CDS Connect repository
Reflections on group accomplishments and plans for FY18
Professional Affiliation on the public repository