CCHIT Certified® 2011
The CCHIT Certified® 2011 certification programs include a rigorous inspection of integrated EHR functionality, interoperability, and security according to criteria independently developed by the CCHIT's multi-stakeholder, expert work groups using CCHIT's published testing methods.
The CCHIT Certified 2011 program includes “core” plus “optional” certifications. Companies bringing an Ambulatory EHR for a core certification may choose to qualify for optional, add-on certifications for specialty care or special patient populations. Today those optional certifications include Behavioral Health, Cardiovascular Medicine, Child Health and Dermatology. Additional optional certifications for Clinical Research, Oncology and Women’s Health will be available in the coming months.
Companies who have products certified in three domains—Ambulatory, Inpatient, and Emergency Department—qualify for the additional option of Enterprise certification that demonstrates interoperability between those settings. Certification is also available for ePrescribing and EHRs used in Behavioral Health outpatient clinics and Long Term and Post Acute Care settings, including options for Skilled Nursing Facilities and Home Health.
To increase buyer assurance, all fully certified products in the CCHIT Certified 2011 program undergo additional testing: key aspects of successful use are verified at live sites, and, for Ambulatory EHR products, usability is rated. Only Conditional certification is issued until live site verification is complete and, for Ambulatory EHRs, all electronic prescribing certifications are in place, and for Long Term and Post Acute Care, patient summary exchange is available.