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# Maturity Assessment for Vendors/ Software Products

This assessment is designed for Vendors and Software Product Providers that develop and deliver systems incorporating SNOMED CT (e.g., EHRs, clinical platforms, decision support tools) .

It enables evaluation of:

* Breadth of SNOMED CT implementation across products
* Terminology management capabilities
* Usability and tooling for end-users
* Interoperability and data exchange
* Use of analytics and decision support

The objective is to assess product maturity, ensure alignment with best practices, and support continuous improvement.

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## KPA: Scope of SNOMED CT Implementation

This KPA evaluates how extensively SNOMED CT is embedded across software products, focusing on:

* Coverage across EHR modules
* Breadth across clinical domains

Higher maturity indicates enterprise-wide, consistent integration of SNOMED CT, enabling semantic interoperability and comprehensive clinical data representation.

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### EHR Application Modules

#### Question

Across how many EHR application modules is SNOMED CT currently implemented?

#### Context

EHR modules include:

* Patient summary
* Problem lists
* Orders
* Results
* Clinical documentation
* Decision support
* Analytics

<table><thead><tr><th width="94.2777099609375">Option</th><th width="322.5184326171875">Description</th><th width="88.1817626953125">Score</th><th>Example</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>0</td><td>No</td><td>0</td><td>SNOMED CT not used</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Very limited – 1–2 modules</td><td>5</td><td>Pilot/testing stages</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Partial – uneven implementation</td><td>25</td><td>Limited modules (e.g., diagnoses only)</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Broad – several major modules</td><td>50</td><td>Used in documentation, orders, etc.</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Comprehensive – most modules</td><td>75</td><td>Covers most functional areas</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Fully integrated enterprise-wide</td><td>100</td><td>All modules consistently use SNOMED CT</td></tr></tbody></table>
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### Clinical Domains

#### Question

> **Across how many clinical domains is SNOMED CT currently applied?**

#### Context

Clinical domains include:

* Diagnoses
* Procedures
* Medications
* Laboratory findings
* Anatomy
* Organisms

<table><thead><tr><th width="93.5980224609375">Option</th><th>Description</th><th width="95.13494873046875">Score</th><th>Example</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>0</td><td>No</td><td>0</td><td>SNOMED CT not used</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Single domain</td><td>5</td><td>Only one data type</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Narrow scope</td><td>25</td><td>Few domains</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Moderate scope</td><td>50</td><td>Several domains</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Broad scope</td><td>75</td><td>Most domains covered</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Comprehensive</td><td>100</td><td>All domains consistently covered</td></tr></tbody></table>
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## KPA: Terminology Provisioning and Maintenance

This KPA assesses how effectively SNOMED CT is managed, updated, and delivered within the product, including:

* Update processes
* Version control
* Localization and user communication

Higher maturity reflects automated, reliable, and transparent terminology lifecycle management.

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### Update Processes

#### Question

> **How structured and automated are the processes for updating SNOMED CT content?**

#### Context

Consider how updates are:

* Retrieved
* Reviewed
* Applied
* Controlled

<table><thead><tr><th width="101.11932373046875">Option</th><th>Description</th><th width="103.56182861328125">Score</th><th>Example</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>0</td><td>No implementation</td><td>0</td><td>SNOMED CT not used</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Manual and inconsistent</td><td>5</td><td>No structured process</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Basic structured process</td><td>25</td><td>Manual effort required</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Standardized with version control</td><td>50</td><td>Scheduled updates</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Partially automated</td><td>75</td><td>Automated retrieval + tracking</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Fully automated and seamless</td><td>100</td><td>Continuous deployment</td></tr></tbody></table>
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### Localization and Notification

#### Question

> **How effectively are SNOMED CT updates localized and communicated to users?**

#### Context

Includes:

* Regional adaptations
* Extensions
* User notifications

<table><thead><tr><th width="116.90057373046875">Option</th><th>Description</th><th width="106.49859619140625">Score</th><th>Example</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>0</td><td>No localization or notifications</td><td>0</td><td>No adaptation or communication</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Limited localization</td><td>25</td><td>Inconsistent updates</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Structured localization</td><td>50</td><td>Standard notifications</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Systematic and proactive</td><td>75</td><td>Reliable communication</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Real-time notifications</td><td>90</td><td>Context-aware updates</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Advanced continuous improvement</td><td>100</td><td>Fully adaptive system</td></tr></tbody></table>

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## KPA: Usability and Tool Support

This KPA evaluates how effectively SNOMED CT is exposed to end-users through product design, focusing on:

* Search functionality
* Interface usability
* Feedback and improvement mechanisms

Higher maturity reflects intuitive, intelligent, and adaptive user experiences that enhance usability and data quality.

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### Search and Interface Usability

#### Question

> **How user-friendly are the search tools and interfaces for SNOMED CT?**

#### Context

Evaluate ease of:

* Searching
* Selecting
* Navigating terminology

<table><thead><tr><th width="104.21942138671875">Option</th><th>Description</th><th width="117.91339111328125">Score</th><th>Example</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>0</td><td>No implementation</td><td>0</td><td>SNOMED CT not available</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Basic and cumbersome</td><td>5</td><td>Manual browsing</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Basic search with filters</td><td>25</td><td>Limited usability</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Intuitive interfaces</td><td>50</td><td>Synonyms and suggestions</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Advanced tools (NLP)</td><td>75</td><td>Intelligent search</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>AI-driven adaptive system</td><td>100</td><td>Personalized suggestions</td></tr></tbody></table>
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### Feedback and Usability Metrics

#### Question

> **How effectively is user feedback integrated to improve tool usability?**

#### Context

Consider:

* Feedback collection
* Metrics tracking
* Continuous improvement

<table><thead><tr><th width="98.4346923828125">Option</th><th>Description</th><th width="106.80255126953125">Score</th><th>Example</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>0</td><td>No feedback tracking</td><td>0</td><td>No mechanisms</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Occasional feedback</td><td>25</td><td>Inconsistent use</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Feedback informs improvements</td><td>50</td><td>Regular updates</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Metrics actively tracked</td><td>75</td><td>Data-driven improvements</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Real-time feedback loops</td><td>90</td><td>Continuous optimization</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Advanced continuous improvement</td><td>100</td><td>Fully adaptive system</td></tr></tbody></table>

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## KPA: Interoperability

This KPA measures the ability of the product to exchange SNOMED CT-coded data across systems, ensuring:

* Standards compliance
* Data consistency
* Interoperability readiness

Higher maturity reflects seamless, real-time, standards-based data exchange.

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### Data Exchange

#### Question

> **How effectively does your system support data exchange using SNOMED CT?**

#### Context

Consider integration with:

* External systems
* Standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR)

<table><thead><tr><th width="106.19036865234375">Option</th><th>Description</th><th width="103.33026123046875">Score</th><th>Example</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>0</td><td>No data exchange</td><td>0</td><td>No interoperability</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Limited integration</td><td>25</td><td>Non-standard exchange</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Standard-based integration</td><td>50</td><td>FHIR/HL7 support</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Monitored and optimized</td><td>75</td><td>Active management</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Seamless real-time exchange</td><td>90</td><td>Automated processes</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Advanced ecosystem</td><td>100</td><td>Continuous improvement</td></tr></tbody></table>
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## KPA: Advanced Decision Support and Analytics

This KPA evaluates how SNOMED CT is leveraged within products for:

* Clinical decision support
* Analytics and reporting
* AI-driven insights

Higher maturity reflects intelligent, data-driven systems that enhance clinical outcomes and operational efficiency.

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### Decision Support Integration

#### Question

> **How well are decision support tools integrated with SNOMED CT?**

#### Context

Includes:

* Alerts
* Order sets
* Risk assessments

<table><thead><tr><th width="99.492919921875">Option</th><th>Description</th><th width="101.95166015625">Score</th><th>Example</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>0</td><td>No integration</td><td>0</td><td>No decision support</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Limited integration</td><td>25</td><td>Inconsistent usage</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Defined tools</td><td>50</td><td>Standard CDS features</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Measured effectiveness</td><td>75</td><td>Performance tracking</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Real-time adaptive tools</td><td>90</td><td>Dynamic recommendations</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Advanced ecosystem</td><td>100</td><td>Continuous optimization</td></tr></tbody></table>
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### Analytics Capabilities

#### Question

> **What level of analytics capabilities are provided using SNOMED CT?**

#### Context

Consider:

* Reporting
* Dashboards
* Predictive analytics

<table><thead><tr><th width="108.4168701171875">Option</th><th>Description</th><th width="105.8800048828125">Score</th><th>Example</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>0</td><td>No analytics</td><td>0</td><td>No structured data use</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Basic analytics</td><td>25</td><td>Simple reports</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Actionable insights</td><td>50</td><td>Decision support</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Advanced analytics</td><td>75</td><td>Predictive models</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Real-time AI analytics</td><td>90</td><td>ML-driven insights</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Advanced ecosystem</td><td>100</td><td>Fully optimized analytics</td></tr></tbody></table>
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