Making it a priority to respond to global health concerns and the needs of our Members and affiliates, we have taken several steps to serve the global terminology community since the start of 2020, including:
- Accelerating timelines to include relevant novel Coronavirus content into the January 31 SNOMED CT International Edition.
- Releasing an interim version of the SNOMED CT International Edition on March 9, 2020 triggered by naming changes of the virus by the WHO and ICTV.
- Including all COVID-19 content in the Global Patient Set.
- Producing an updated SNOMED CT to ICD-10 map reflective of COVID-19 content.
- Releasing the July 2020 International Edition additional rollup delta package for users that did not incorporate the March 2020 Interim International Edition release to update COVID-19 content.
- In addition to the scheduled authoring for the July 2020 SNOMED CT International Edition, we have also further refined the COVID-19 content. See section 2.3 of the International Edition Release Notes for details.
About the July 2020 SNOMED CT International Edition Release
Continuous quality improvement and enhancement of existing content is an ongoing process undertaken by SNOMED International in preparation for every release. The July 2020 International Release has seen a continuation of the work driven by contributions from Kaiser Permanente i.e. Convergent Medical Terminology, Global Medical Device Nomenclature Agency, Orphanet and other domain specific collaborations, as well as requests received via SNOMED International’s Content Request System. SNOMED CT quality improvement activities have also been advancing through a variety of project driven initiatives summarized within the July 2020 release notes.
To learn more about the release and where to access it, visit: https://www.snomed.org/news-and-events/articles/july-31-snomedct-intl-edition-release-available
Since 2007, the Joint Initiative Council (JIC) has been committed to transforming the global healthcare system into one that is digital. The goal is precise:
Targeting the real-time exchange of information based on full interoperability enabled by global standards.
Download the white paper and learn how nine global standards development organizations serving collectively as the JIC, including SNOMED International, are proudly working together to build and continuously refine coordinated global standards that make high-quality data available to the right people, at the right place and time, supporting high-quality healthcare decisions.
Visit the JIC and read more about how standards development organizations are working together to further health system interoperability for patients
We are pleased to announce to the SNOMED CT community that registration for the SNOMED CT Expo 2020 virtual conference is now open! This year's event is taking place October 8-9 on our virtual platform. The program features a range of inspiring presenters from all over the world. Your event registration includes:
- Keynote presentations from internationally renowned author and educator Dr. Ben Goldacre, as well as an esteemed panel of previous James Read lecturers
- 45 concurrent session presentations across three program streams: Demonstrating Implementation Excellence, Enhancing Clinical Practice and Leading Terminology Practices
- Tutorial stream delivered by SNOMED International experts
- Exhibition area and networking opportunities
- Live Q&A with presenters
Community of Practice members are encouraged to register early; don’t miss this opportunity to virtually meet up with your peers and learn about the new and exciting SNOMED CT work that has been happening globally.
Visit the conference website to learn more about the Expo program and register for the event.
Please contact our events team at events@snomed.org if you have any questions about the event.
SNOMED International is committed to sharing the ongoing work of the organization and community as it applies to the management and evolution of SNOMED CT. We also strive to broaden our community, providing new ways to reach out and welcome newcomers interested in engaging with us.
The 'What's on this week' calendar presents SNOMED International's scheduled advisory, project and clinical reference group meetings and webinars open to observers. With this calendar you can access meeting information, add to your calendar, subscribe for calendar updates and submit relevant events of your own.
Access the calendar from the snomed.org homepage, or directly at What's on this week.
Contact comms@snomed.org with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you soon.
2019 was a watershed year for our organization and our Members.
We successfully closed out the 2015-2020 strategy and collectively charted a course for SNOMED International over the next five years. A Member-led initiative, the next strategic phase of the organization reflects the real needs of the global healthcare landscape as it relates to care delivery, policymaking, public health, research and public health priorities.
As a result of this, the 2019 Annual Report, A Global Effort to Drive Change, focuses on SNOMED International’s dedication to evolving, strengthening and developing our product and related services for the benefit of patients through our Members, clinicians, vendors and SNOMED CT users.
Highlights include:
- Message from the Management Board Chair, 2019 General Assembly Chairs and CEO
- 2019 Achievements
- 2015 - 2020 Strategy Recap
- Member Success Stories
- A showcase of our Community of Practice through photographs
Review the progress and accomplishments that you have contributed to on the SNOMED International website.
