1. Mapping Special Interest Group SNOMED IHTSDO
Copenhagen, DK
24 October 2007

2. Agenda: Friday AM Introductions
Governance and Terms of Reference (document distributed for discussion)
Interim activity summary:
Report of Brisbane meeting and action items
Work group assignments
Review of 2008 Work Plan relating to Map SIG
Discussion of core projects:
ICD-10 directive; Utility of core reference map; discussion
ICD-10 proposal discussion
ICD-10 use cases by nation; implications for mapping scope
Hazel Brear – UK perspective
Input regarding methodology
Review and discussion of national architectures and mapping agendas; representatives of each member country
Work plan discussion
Committee review and, inventory of projects; which to advance to management for prioritization and funding?

3. Map SIG terms of reference
Purpose
This document summarizes the role and operational guidelines of the IHTSDO Mapping Special Interest Group (Map SIG).
Overview
The Map SIG is a forum established by the IHTSDO Management Board to increase meaningful participation in continuing SNOMED Clinical Terms® mapping efforts.
The Mapping Special Interest Group reports to the IHTSDO via the IHTSDO Content Committee.

4. Map SIG terms of reference
Mission
The mission of IHTSDO Mapping special Interest Group is to:
Enable the IHTSDO to gather input from multiple perspectives about current science and practice related to clinical terminology mapping.
Provide a forum for the discussion of mapping topics related to SNOMED CT including priorities for future mappings, implementation and deployment best practices, and validation.
Be a conduit of feedback from other organizations to the IHTSDO.
Educate and inform the clinical, administrative and political communities who may employ SNOMED CT regarding the structure, function, appropriate use and benefits of SNOMED CT maps.

5. Map SIG terms of reference
Scope of activities:
a) education of the SNOMED community regarding mapping
b) formulation of optimal and efficient data structures and procedures for map creation
c) supervising and providing input regarding priority map creation and maintenance within the constraints of IHTSDO resources and with agreement of the Management Board.
d) coordination and conduct of validation activities to assure map reproducibility and usefulness
e) assisting IHTSDO in the identification and creation of information technology resources to facilitate mapping efforts

6. Map SIG terms of reference
Interface with other organizations
Mapping activity intrinsically involves a dialogue and relationship between IHTSDO and other organizations which develop terminology. These relationships will generally involve legal contracts affirming the restraints on shared use of intellectual property.

7. Map SIG terms of reference
Reporting procedures
Eligibility
Participation
Responsibility and accountability
Members
IHTSDO
Definitions