The Technical Application chapter of the SNOMED CT Implementation Guide for the Nutrition Care Process Terminology (NCPT) Reference Set offers practical guidance for implementing and using the reference set in healthcare systems. It covers topics such as implementation approaches, translation of reference set members, accessing and deploying the NCPT Reference Set, and applying it in clinical workflows.
This chapter provides an overview of the steps needed to integrate the NCPT Reference Set effectively, including working with National Release Centers to align with SNOMED CT standards. By following the guidance, organizations can support standardized nutrition care documentation and improve consistency in nutrition-related data use.