HL7UK Progress and Prospects Charlie McCay Chair-elect HL7UK charlie@RamseySystems.co.uk
Standards never die They may fade out because no-one uses them (HL7v1) They may become so stable that no-one thinks about them (HL7v2) They may be actively developed and maintained because what they are used for changes (HL7v3)
HL7UK – the mission
Founders objectives Develop a UK profile for HL7v2 (intra-organisation messages) Support HL7v3 for wider use in the UK
Progress report -- Organisation Largest HL7 affiliate by turnover Strong representation within HL7.org Actively maintained website Growing membership Regular technical committee meetings HL7UK200x an established conference HC200x an established presence
Progress report – V2 HL7UK V2 profile published and passed ISB Ongoing v2.x implementations as part of NPfIT delivery Little activity in HL7UK to support this Limited input into v2.x developments
Progress Report V3 Development Substantial input to the development, meeting UK priorities 15-20 people going to the US for WGMs
V3 Birth – HL7v3 has been gestating for some time, but the baby has been born Early years lots to learn surprising its parents need
Standards Lifecycle