IHE Testing and Tools Committee Teleconference Minutes 2007-12-19

Gazelle Project Update

• External Validation Services: available for January Connectathon

• Control Mechanism: Replacement for current Kudu; parts will be implemented for 2008 Connectathons

• Testing Engine: Work in progress; not likely to be ready for 2008 Connectathons

• Registry: First quarter 2008 for initial implementation; version for review by April IHE-E Connectathon
  • Need to plan promotion and implementation
    • Will initially include Connectathon results; invite Connectathon participants to submit product integration information
    • Testing period after partial population for internal Committee review: Testing and Tools; Marketing and Communication?; Users from clinical sponsoring orgs
    • Initial public announcement to IHE Connectathon participants; broader publicity only after registry is populated
    • Should registry be designed to incorporate existing integration statements?
    • Provide labor to transcribe integration statements into the registry database
      • Requires obtaining approval from companies
      • Use Member Organization primary contact to request approval; designate which ones to transcribe (max 10 per company)
      • Extend offer to all Connectathon participants; make clear distinction between Connectathon results and Integration Statement
      • Begin with list available on Wiki

Business Plan Development

• Confirm availability of Ed Larson to help draft business plan (needs HIMSS confirmation; Charles will consult Joyce S)
• Charles and Cor will have work sessions in San Antonio during HL7 meeting
  • Tues., Jan. 15 and Weds. Jan. 16
  • Tcon/Webex available on Weds, 9-11am CST