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Assessing the Implementation Maturity of local SNOMED CT implementations
Implementation Maturity for Software Products
The Implementation Maturity Framework (SNOMED IMF) provides a structured approach to evaluating the progress and effectiveness of SNOMED CT adoption among Vendors and Software Products. This assessment helps software companies and technology providers identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for improving their implementation strategies and optimizing the delivery of SNOMED CT-enabled solutions to healthcare organizations.
What is Assessed?
SCOPE OF SNOMED CT IMPLEMENTATION
TERMINOLOGY PROVISIONING AND MAINTENANCE
USABILITY AND TOOL SUPPORT
INTEROPERABILITY
ANALYTICS AND DECISION SUPPORT
Maturity Levels for Software Products
Level 3
SNOMED CT is integrated into most clinical areas with documented use
Standardized update procedures and version control in place
Intuitive interfaces with consistent usability standards
Level 4
SNOMED CT implemented across clinical and administrative functions
Updates tracked, partially automated, and consistently applied
Advanced tools like NLP enhance usability with active metrics tracking
Level 2
SNOMED CT is implemented in select areas but lacks consistency
Basic update procedures exist, but lack automation
Search tools have some enhancements, but usability varies
Level 1
SNOMED CT used in isolated areas with minimal integration
Manual update processes with no structured terminology management
Basic search tools with limited usability and no feedback mechanisms
Level 5
SNOMED CT fully integrated with continuous evaluation and real-time feedback
Fully automated updates with seamless integration and real-time notifications
AI-driven features with real-time feedback driving continuous improvements
BASIC
EMERGING
ADVANCED
INTEGRATED
OPTIMIZING
Level 0
No implementation of SNOMED CT in clinical or administrative systems
No update procedures or terminology management in place
No search tools or usability standards related to SNOMED CT
NONE
Getting Started
Assess the Maturity of Your Software Product?
The Implementation Maturity Framework can be applied in two complementary ways. Organizations may refer to the questions outlined on this site as a point of departure for internal benchmarking and evaluation, using them to guide discussions and assess current levels of maturity across key areas.
Alternatively, for a more structured approach, organizations can use our interactive assessment tool, which provides additional guidance, instructions, and support to help evaluate maturity in a consistent and informed manner.