Approved 2011 Edition Test Procedures Version 1.0
The list below contains the Approved 2011 Edition Test Procedures, Version 1.0, for evaluating conformance of complete EHRs and/or EHR Modules to the initial set of standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria defined in the Health Information Technology: Initial Set of Standards, Implementation Specifications, and Certification Criteria published on July 13, 2010.
These Test Procedures, Version 1.0, were formally approved on August 2, 2010 for the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) Temporary Certification Program. Notice of the approval appears in the August 9, 2010 Federal Register.
The Final Rule and related information is found at http://healthit.hhs.gov.
Questions about the applicability of the initial set of standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria should be directed to ONC at ONC.Certification@hhs.gov. Questions about the test procedures should be directed to NIST at hit-tst-fdbk@nist.gov. Note that NIST will automatically forward to ONC at the address above any questions regarding the applicability of the standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria. Questions about functions and activities of the ATCBs should be directed to ONC at ONC.Certification@hhs.gov.
| Criteria # | Certification Criteria | Test Method | Date Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| §170.302 (a) | Drug-drug, drug-allergy interaction checks |  |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.302 (b) | Drug formulary checks | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.302 (c) | Maintain up-to-date problem list | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.302 (d) | Maintain active medication list | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.302 (e) | Maintain active medication allergy list | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.302 (f)(1) | Vital signs | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.302 (f)(2) | Calculate body mass index | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.302 (f)(3) | Plot and display growth charts | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.302 (g) | Smoking status | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.302 (h) | Incorporate laboratory test results | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.302 (i) | Generate patient lists | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.302 (j) | Medication reconciliation | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.302 (k) | Submission to immunization registries | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.302 (l) | Public health surveillance | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.302 (m) | Patient specific education resources | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.302 (n) | Automated measure calculation | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.302 (o) | Access control | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.302 (p) | Emergency access | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.302 (q) | Automatic log-off | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.302 (r) | Audit log | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.302 (s) | Integrity | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.302 (t) | Authentication | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.302 (u) | General encryption | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.302 (v) | Encryption when exchanging electronic health information | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.302 (w) | Accounting of disclosures (optional) | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.304 (a) | Computerized provider order entry | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.304 (b) | Electronic prescribing | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.304 (c) | Record demographics | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.304 (d) | Patient reminders | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.304 (e) | Clinical decision support | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.304 (f) | Electronic copy of health information | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.304 (g) | Timely access | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.304 (h) | Clinical summaries | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.304 (i) | Exchange clinical information and patient summary record | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.304 (j) | Calculate and submit clinical quality measures | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.306 (a) | Computerized provider order entry | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.306 (b) | Record demographics | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.306 (c) | Clinical decision support | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.306 (d)(1) | Electronic copy of health information | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.306 (d)(2) | Electronic copy of health information
Note: For discharge summary |
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08/13/2010 |
| §170.306 (e) | Electronic copy of discharge instructions | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.306 (f) | Exchange clinical information and patient summary record | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.306 (g) | Reportable lab results | |
09/08/2010 |
| §170.306 (h) | Advance directives | |
08/13/2010 |
| §170.306 (i) | Calculate and submit clinical quality measures | |
08/13/2010 |