Maturity Assessment for Members (National Release Center)
This assessment is designed for Members (National Release Centers) responsible for national or regional SNOMED CT implementation, governance, and adoption .
It enables evaluation of:
Adoption across affiliates
Governance and strategic alignment
Stakeholder engagement
National extension management
Secondary use of SNOMED CT
The goal is to measure maturity, identify gaps, and support continuous improvement.
KPA: Growth and Adoption
This KPA evaluates the extent and success of SNOMED CT adoption across a Member’s target ecosystem (e.g., healthcare providers, institutions, affiliates).
It focuses on:
Adoption coverage (how many organizations are using SNOMED CT)
Monitoring and measurement capabilities
Higher maturity indicates broad adoption supported by structured tracking and continuous improvement strategies.
Number of Affiliates vs Target
Question
How would you describe the current level of affiliate adoption of SNOMED CT in your region?
Context
Consider what percentage of your target organizations (affiliates) are actively using SNOMED CT.
0
No affiliates using SNOMED CT
0
No awareness or adoption capability
1
<25% adoption
25
Limited and inconsistent uptake
2
25–75% adoption
50
Moderate progress, still scaling
3
75–95% adoption
75
Strong adoption, nearing full coverage
4
100% adoption
90
Full target population adoption
5
Advanced, continuously improved
100
Fully embedded with ongoing optimization
Monitoring and Metrics Strategy
Question
Is SNOMED CT adoption tracked and supported with metrics and monitoring strategies?
Context
Consider how adoption is measured, tracked, and supported across healthcare settings.
0
No monitoring
0
No tracking mechanisms
1
Minimal monitoring
25
Limited tracking in isolated settings
2
Structured metrics tracking
50
Affiliate and hospital usage tracked
3
Monitoring supported by education initiatives
75
Training programs linked to adoption tracking
4
Dynamically improved monitoring
90
Feedback-driven improvements
5
Advanced continuous monitoring
100
Fully optimized monitoring ecosystem
KPA: Governance and Strategy
This KPA assesses the organizational structures, policies, and strategic alignment that guide SNOMED CT adoption at a national level.
It focuses on:
Governance frameworks
Roles and responsibilities
Alignment with national healthcare priorities
Higher maturity reflects well-coordinated, adaptive governance embedded in national health strategies.
Governance Structure
Question
Is there a formal governance structure in place for managing SNOMED CT adoption?
Context
Evaluate how organized and structured governance and oversight mechanisms are.
0
No governance structure
0
Ad hoc decision-making
1
Basic, inconsistent governance
25
Fragmented policies
2
Well-defined governance framework
50
Clear roles and policies
3
Comprehensive governance with reviews
75
Stakeholder involvement and audits
4
Continuously improved governance
90
Feedback-driven updates
5
Advanced continuous governance
100
Fully optimized governance model
Strategic Alignment
Question
Are strategic goals and governance frameworks aligned with national healthcare priorities?
Context
Consider alignment with:
National digital health strategies
EHR initiatives
Interoperability frameworks
0
No documented goals
0
No structured alignment
1
Occasional alignment
25
Informal or inconsistent efforts
2
Documented and aligned strategy
50
Formal plans exist
3
Integrated with national initiatives
75
Embedded in healthcare programs
4
Dynamically updated strategies
90
Regular reviews and updates
5
Advanced continuous alignment
100
Fully adaptive strategic model
KPA: Stakeholder Engagement
This KPA evaluates how effectively the Member engages and supports key stakeholders, including:
Healthcare providers
Government bodies
Professional associations
End-users
It also assesses the availability of resources and support systems.
Higher maturity indicates active collaboration, structured engagement strategies, and strong user support ecosystems.
Stakeholder Involvement
Question
How engaged are stakeholders in SNOMED CT adoption efforts?
Context
Consider the level of participation and collaboration across stakeholders.
0
No engagement
0
No adoption
1
Minimal engagement
5
Isolated efforts
2
Occasional engagement
25
Informal meetings
3
Structured involvement
50
Regular working groups
4
Comprehensive engagement strategy
75
Formal partnerships
5
Continuously refined engagement
100
Adaptive engagement model
Resources for End-Users
Question
Are resources and support available for end-users?
Context
Evaluate availability of:
Training materials
Documentation
Helpdesk/support channels
0
No resources
0
No support systems
1
Basic resources
25
Limited documentation
2
Structured resources
50
FAQs and support channels
3
Comprehensive resources
75
Training + documentation
4
Continuously improved resources
90
Feedback-driven updates
5
Advanced ecosystem
100
Fully optimized support
KPA: National Extension Management
This KPA focuses on the management of national SNOMED CT extensions, including:
Localization
Translation
Content updates
Governance of national terminology
Higher maturity reflects systematic, high-quality, and continuously evolving national content management processes.
National Extension Processes
Question
Are processes in place for managing and updating national SNOMED CT content?
Context
Consider governance, editorial guidelines, and update cycles.
0
No processes
0
No extension exists
1
Ad hoc efforts
25
Unstructured updates
2
Structured processes
50
Editorial guidelines
3
Systematic processes
75
Governance and quality assurance
4
Dynamically updated processes
90
Continuous improvements
5
Advanced ecosystem
100
Fully optimized lifecycle
KPA: Secondary Use
This KPA evaluates how SNOMED CT supports secondary use of data, including:
Research
Analytics
Reporting
Decision support
Population health
Higher maturity reflects advanced analytics, AI-driven insights, and integration into national health data strategies.
Use for Secondary Data
Question
How effectively is SNOMED CT being used for secondary data purposes?
Context
Consider use in:
Research
Reporting
Analytics platforms
Policy and decision-making
0
No secondary use
0
Only primary documentation
1
Initial attempts
25
Limited impact
2
Basic analytics
50
Reporting and dashboards
3
Advanced use cases
75
Predictive analytics, CDS
4
Continuously refined
90
AI-driven insights
5
Advanced ecosystem
100
Fully optimized data use
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