The following information highlights the specific subject matter, workshop activities, and course materials included as part of Corepoint Health’s HL7: By the Book and Beyond Workshop.Please note that the pre-requisite for HL7: By the Book and Beyond is the online, instructor-led HL7 First Steps seminar.
Day 1: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Part 1: The HL7 Standard and Key Subject Areas
An overview of HL7 chapters
Chapter layout/format
Triggers
Hierarchy of identifiers
HL7 communication
Order entry
Financial management
Observation reporting
LOINC - clinical templates
HIPAA context
CDA
Part 2: HL7 Communication Protocols
TCP/IP traffic monitoring
Hybrid lower layer protocol (LLP)
TCP/IP basics
TCP/IP MLP
SNA APPC LU6.2
Day 2: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Part 3: What's Next - Version 3
How is version 3 better?
HL7 v3.0 details
Goals & planned benefits
How we plan to get there
Current status
Publishing schedule
V3 domains
Mapping between 2.X and 3.X
Mapping 2.X to 3.X status
Impact on providers?
Part 4: Interface Tools and Technologies
Interface engines vs. peer-to-peer HL7 interfaces
Using HL7 with an interface engine
Engine connection naming
Engine message loads
Required features for HL7 solutions
HL7 ACK handling
Logging
Communications
Monitoring and alerts
Custom needs
HIPAA and role-based access
Interface engine vendors and interface flows
Day 3: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Part 5: Practical Implementation of HL7 in The Real World
Understanding important interface features and the short- and long-term costs of each, including what to review when considering an HL7 interface (a single missing feature could crush your budget)
Buying vs. building an HL7 interfaces: what price is reasonable and which approach is best for your project?
Realizing the value of HL7 through flexible interfaces - how an interface that is pliable will pay for itself again and again during every project
Designing HL7 interfaces for the real world - learn what is likely to happen during implementation and how you can prepare before it is too late
Understand issues typically faced during interface roll out and how to avoid most of these issues while preparing for the ones that are unavoidable
Documenting your interfaces - the why, when, and how to write HL7 interface specifications
Preparing for interface support after go-live - assessing the skill set of your staff
Implementing business rules and preliminary database-to-HL7 mapping - live demo of a VisualBasic-based program that implements a complex HL7 interface and business logic
Understanding the true costs of HL7 interfaces - know all the expenses of an interface before you jump in
DimpleCache Server Interface Specification: MedicaLogic
Implementation Guide for Immunization Data Transactions: US CDC
Instructor
Dave Shaver has more than 20 years experience in training, consulting, and software development. Over the past 15 years, Dave has built thousands of HL7 interfaces and worked with hundreds of vendors, hospitals, clinics, and labs.
He is a prominent member within the HL7 organization and serves on several HL7 special interest groups. Dave is a recognized HL7 expert in the healthcare industry and is a skilled presenter with a natural gift for presenting information clearly and succinctly.
Prior to founding Corepoint Health, Dave was Chief Architect and Manager of Development at Healthcare Communications, Inc. now known as Healthvision. During his tenure at HIE Dave also served as Chief Architect of the Cloverleaf® product and developed training classes and instructed customers and employees on how to use the Cloverleaf product.
