HIMSS Standards Activities International Standards Organization Welcome and Introduction Have been with HIMSS for 2 years; previously served as Vice President, American Hospital Association and Executive Director of the Emergency Nurses Association HIMSS has a staff of nearly 60 individuals focused on developing and delivering educational, publishing, professional and member resources to the 13,000 HIMSS individual members, 80 corporate members and thousands of other interested healthcare IT professionals.

HIMSS Strategic Direction Vision Advancing the best use of information and management systems for the betterment of human health.   Mission To be the trusted source for knowledge, advocacy, leadership, collaboration and community affiliation. IT has become recognized as significant contributor to the delivery of health care HIMSS vision is that healthcare has and utilizes the best in systems (information and management) for the best possible care HIMSS mission: move from that state where HIMSS is the “Gathering Place” to where HIMSS is the source of knowledge, expertise, leadership

Goal : Industry Affairs The expertise and knowledge of healthcare information professionals frame and lead healthcare legislation, regulations, policies, standards, and practices

Focus on Industry Affairs Industry Issues White papers and analyses (bar-coding, patient safety, CPOE, system integration, clinical informatics) Public Policy Influencing direction of regulation & legislation Standards Educating members, promoting initiatives Industry affairs is second among HIMSS’ priorities Objective of this area has two focal points: expanding individual knowledge and expanding HIMSS influence Industry Issues: serving as source of analysis on key industry topics Government Affairs: seeking to ensure that HIMSS and its members (individuals and companies) are a part of the policy debate on matters affecting this industry Are currently working with governmental agencies on regulatory issues; could evolve into efforts to influence legislative issues

Strategic Objectives: Industry Affairs Lead and direct the industry and government on issues and policy related to healthcare information HIMSS is the recognized organization of expertise in healthcare information legislation, regulations, policies, standards, and practices

Strategic Objectives: Industry Affairs Industry and government embrace and incorporate the best use of information and management systems to improve the efficiency and quality of healthcare delivery

HIMSS Standards Activities Dateline Feb 19, 2003: HIMSS appointed as new Secretariat for ISO TC 215 and administrator for the U.S. TAG!

What is ISO? International Organization for Standardization Oversight body for development of global standards for business, government and society 13,700 Standards 147 National Standards Institutes representing member countries 224 Technical Committees Currently there are more than 13,700 International standards. ISO is a network for National standards institutes from 145 countries.

ISO Mission To work with government authorities, representatives of industry, research institutes, universities and consumers, and other experts, to reach a consensus on worldwide standards in almost all realms of human endeavour, from aircraft and space vehicles to basic units of measurement and test methods.

Value – Partnership - Optimization ISO Goal The Key Concepts underlying ISO’s operational model and business stance are: Value – Partnership - Optimization

ISO Goal Understand, serve and possibly anticipate market needs (value); Ensure the maximum participation and collaboration of all the relevant parties during the various stages of work within the ISO system (partnership)

ISO Goal Improve continuously the core business processes of the organization (optimization), by securing and effectively using the resources required to meet the standardization needs of the 21st century, while making substantial use of information and communication technologies.

What is TC 215? Technical Committee 215 Develops healthcare informatics standards 24 member countries each with one vote American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is our member body ANSI appoints the Secretariat for TC 215 and accredits TAG procedures HIMSS is the Secretariat for TC 215

What is the U.S. TAG? U.S. Technical Advisory Group Each member country represented on the Technical Committee organizes a TAG The U.S. TAG develops U.S. positions and identifies the need for new work HIMSS is the U.S. TAG administrator

Why is HIMSS interested in the ISO Secretariat/U.S. TAG? Through HIMSS, the expertise and knowledge of healthcare information professionals frame and lead healthcare legislation, regulations, policies, standards, and practices

Benefits to HIMSS An opportunity to influence the development of international standards that impact the global enterprise Become a recognized leader in the U.S. for international standards activity Connect with the top healthcare informatics experts in the world Access to technical documents related to healthcare informatics as they emerge

Benefits to ISO/U.S. TAG Access to the depth and breadth of communities that HIMSS serves HIMSS is a stable business unit with recognized competencies Strong content expertise on standards issues Strong diplomatic skills to nurture consensus

HIMSS Commitment Provide financial and human resources to perform the Secretariat functions according to ISO/IEC Directives Comply with the “ANSI Procedures for U.S. Participation in the International Standards Activities of the ISO” Host International Meeting of ISO/TC 215 in the U.S. in April 2004 Willing and eager to make a difference

What does this mean for you? Understand and embrace these initiatives Support related activities Consider participation in the U.S. TAG Take pride in the fact that HIMSS is making a difference GLOBALLY