Users should ONLY consider using this package if they have NOT already incorporated the March 2020 Interim International Edition release in their systems, and can use DELTA files to update to the latest content.
As part of the global effort to manage and contain the COVID-19 public health emergency, SNOMED International published a set of coronavirus related concepts in its January 2020 SNOMED CT International Edition, with updated descriptions and SNOMED CT to ICD-10 maps in an interim March 2020 International Edition release.
For users that did not use the March 2020 Interim International Edition in their systems, the linked documentation provides a summarized description of the content changes included in the July 2020 additional Rollup Delta package release and is intended for National Release Centers, WHO-FIC release centers, vendors of electronic health records, terminology developers and managers who wish to have an understanding of changes that have been incorporated into the July 2020 International Edition additional Rollup Delta package.
Users should note that as this Rollup Delta package incorporates all Delta file changes from both March 2020 and July 2020 releases, they should refer to both sets of original Release Notes for details of all content & technical changes included.
This is made available for your review, and we encourage any feedback to be provided as soon as possible, so that any refinements can be made in time for the Public release of this optional package on 31st July 2020.
Please visit SNOMED International's release management space to access all detailed information concerning the July 2020 additional Rollup Delta package release of SNOMED CT.
Contact support@snomed.org with inquiries, referencing the specified release in the subject line.
The Concept presents quarterly news on SNOMED CT, SNOMED International, Members and the broader Community of Practice.
Q2 updates Include:
Organization updates:
- Advancing the use of SNOMED CT for research in Germany - Update
- The first release of the SNOMED CT common French translation
- Partnership with CHIA to recognize SNOMED CT education in Australasia
- Inserm and SNOMED International renew collaboration agreement
- SNOMED CT July 2020 International Edition additional rollup delta package
COVID-19 updates:
- The global effort to manage COVID-19 through collaboration and clinical terminology
- SNOMED International joins COVID-19 Interoperability Alliance
- How to code COVID-19 data using SNOMED CT: Guide available
Upcoming events:
- What's on this week: SNOMED International webinar and meeting calendar
- SNOMED CT Expo 2020 Virtual Conference
- HIMSS Eurasia20
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A new guide, COVID-19 Data Coding using SNOMED CT, has been developed with contributions from SNOMED International Members. This guide shows how SNOMED CT can be used to record, communicate and integrate clinical data related to COVID-19 for the purposes of healthcare service delivery, pandemic surveillance, international collaboration and retrospective data analysis.
The guide provides practical examples of SNOMED CT subsets that can be used to code a variety of COVID-19 related data elements, such as symptoms, risk factors and test results. A set of computable SNOMED CT subset artefacts also accompanies the guide.
Currently draft and available for Community Review, SNOMED International is seeking input from implementers globally to evolve and finalize the guide.
Visit http://snomed.org/cv19 to review the guide, increase your knowledge of working with COVID-19 SNOMED CT content and offer your feedback. Submit feedback at info@snomed.org or using the feedback buttons at the bottom of each page within the guide.
SNOMED International has a number of voluntary Advisory Groups designed to provide expert advice on the development and implementation of its products and services. See IHTSDO Advisory Group Manual Home for information on each of the groups.
At this time, SNOMED International is seeking volunteers to serve on the following two Advisory Groups:
- E-Learning (ELAG)
- Terminology Release (TRAG)
How do I apply for a position on a SNOMED International Advisory Group?
Selection Process
Anyone can apply. The deadline for submitting a nomination has been extended to Wednesday 17th June, 2020. Applications will be reviewed by the respective AG Chairs and their recommendations will be put forward to the AG Nominations Committee for final approval. All candidates will be notified of the results by email by the end of June 2020.
Application Checklist
Applicants, please make sure you include the following items in your email submission to ag@snomed.org:
- Completed Nomination Form, including your declaration of interest and self-assessment of relevant skills per the applicable skills matrix (see attached document)
- Your CV (resume)
Please contact ag@snomed.org with questions, or for additional information on the Advisory Group nomination process.