Open Infrastructure for Standardization of HL7® FHIR® Implementation Guides in Austria

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2022 May 16:293:221-223. doi: 10.3233/SHTI220372.

Abstract

Background: HL7 Austria is a non-profit association dedicated to improving electronic data communication and interoperability in healthcare using the HL7 international standards.

Objectives: We aim to provide an open infrastructure to develop, manage, and maintain HL7 FHIR implementation guides.

Methods: We utilize state-of-the-art open-source tooling developed by the FHIR community to support continuous integration.

Results: The implementation guides can be published as static HTML websites and maintained using GitHub.

Conclusion: The solution supports all steps of a standard's lifecycle, from drafting and reviewing to balloting, publishing, and maintenance.

Keywords: Electronic Health Record; Health Level Seven; Reference Standards.

MeSH terms

  • Austria
  • Delivery of Health Care
  • Electronic Health Records*
  • Health Level Seven*
  • Reference Standards