Maturity Levels for User Organizations

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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