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# Maturity Levels for User Organizations
This SNOMED CT Implementation Maturity Levels for User Organizations (Healthcare Providers), shows how the use of SNOMED CT evolves within clinical and operational environments. It outlines the progression from no use of standardized terminology to fully integrated, data-driven organizations where SNOMED CT is embedded across workflows, systems, and decision-making processes. The model highlights how healthcare providers can progressively enhance governance, user adoption, interoperability, and data use to support improved care delivery, analytics, and continuous improvement.
Maturity Level Descriptions
#### Level 0 – None
* No use of SNOMED CT in clinical or operational systems
* Reliance on free text or local, non-standard codes
* No governance, training, or implementation strategy
* No capability to support standardized data capture or interoperability
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#### Level 1 – Basic
* Limited awareness and minimal use in isolated areas
* SNOMED CT used experimentally or for specific use cases only
* Minimal integration into clinical workflows
* No structured governance, standards, or training programs
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#### Level 2 – Emerging
* SNOMED CT used in selected departments or systems
* Early integration into clinical workflows (e.g., documentation, problem lists)
* Initial governance structures and guidance beginning to form
* Basic training and user support introduced
* Growing awareness of benefits for data quality and reporting
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#### Level 3 – Advanced
* Regular use across key clinical workflows and systems
* SNOMED CT integrated into documentation, ordering, and reporting processes
* Established governance, policies, and maintenance practices
* Structured training programs and user support in place
* Data used for reporting, quality improvement, and operational insights
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#### Level 4 – Integrated
* Enterprise-wide, consistent implementation across clinical areas
* Seamless interoperability with internal and external systems
* Strong governance with monitoring, quality assurance, and optimization
* SNOMED CT actively used for analytics and clinical decision support
* Measurable improvements in care quality, efficiency, and outcomes
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#### Level 5 – Optimizing
* Fully embedded use across all workflows and systems
* Real-time decision support and AI-driven insights using SNOMED CT data
* Continuous improvement driven by performance monitoring and feedback
* High-quality, interoperable data supporting research and population health
* Strong alignment with national and international standards and best practices
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