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Objective 1: Present FHIR specifications for the OpenMRS FHIR2 module as a FHIR IG
Activity 1.1: Research tools and best practices for writing a FHIR IG
Activity 1.2: Use FHIR shorthand and compile it using Sushi
Activity 1.3: Write FHIR based specifications as part of the FHIR2 Module IG
Objective 2: Evaluate the FHIR2 module IG process
Activity 2.1: Gather feedback on the FHIR IG and creation process
Activity 2.2: Make recommendations on improvements and future contributions to the IG
Activity 2.3: Disseminate the FHIR2 Module IG, lessons learned, and recommendations through community showcases and videos
Community Approach
Our community approaches each project with sustainability in mind. We achieve this by integrating opportunities for professional development into each project. This project provides the technical writer with an opportunity to advance and apply their FHIR knowledge and/or share that knowledge with others in the community.
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The project will take approximately six months. The first four months will mainly concentrate on gathering and trialing FHIR IG resources and tools, then applying these resources and tools to create the FHIR2 Module IG. The last two months will focus on gathering feedback from OpenMRS implementers and FHIR gurus, then disseminating the IG to relevant digital health communities (including OpenMRS) and implementations.
Objectives & Activities | Q2 | Q3 | ||||
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Technical Writer & Fellow Recruitment and Orientation | ||||||
Objective 1: Present FHIR specifications for the OpenMRS FHIR2 module as a FHIR IG | ||||||
Activity 1.1: Research tools and best practices for writing a FHIR IG | ||||||
Activity 1.2: Use FHIR shorthand and compile it using Sushi | ||||||
Activity 1.3: Write FHIR based specifications as part of the FHIR2 Module IG | ||||||
Objective 2: Evaluate the FHIR2 module IG process | ||||||
Activity 2.1: Gather feedback on the FHIR IG and creation process | ||||||
Activity 2.2: Make recommendations on improvements and future contributions to the IG | ||||||
Activity 2.3: Disseminate the FHIR2 Module IG, lessons learned, and recommendations through community showcases and videos | ||||||
Measuring Success
The FHIR2 module IG created through this project will make it easier for a) OpenMRS implementers to use the FHIR2 module, and b) newcomers to the community who have a FHIR background and are familiar with the “FHIR way” of doing things.
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- OpenMRS FHIR2 Module IG published
- OpenMRS FHIR2 Module IG demonstrated to the community in at least one community meeting or community mini-meeting
- X # of OpenMRS implementations are aware of the FHIR2 Module IG
Once published, we will determine the longer term success of this initiative using the following metrics:
'll consider this project a long term success if we receive fewer follow up questions about our FHIR2 Module resources and profiles.
Additional Information
In 2019, several members of the OpenMRS Community formed the OpenMRS FHIR Squad. Since its inception, the FHIR Squad has become a hub for innovation when it comes to leveraging FHIR to advance solutions supporting interoperability between OpenMRS and a range of other digital public goods and assuring the quality of these solutions.
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As a result of these efforts, OpenMRS has a framework for working with technical writers to define and track a variety of documentation projects and tasks. This serves as strong foundation for success for this year’s Google Season of Docs.
Project budget
Description | Amount | Running Total | Rationale |
OpenMRS Community Management, onboarding, and project support | $5,250 | $5,250 | Our Community Director and Product Director will administer this project and facilitate collaboration between the Technical Writer and community FHIR project experts |
Technical Writer: Research FHIR documentation resources & tools; apply relevant resources and tools to OpenMRS FHIR IG; create OpenMRS FHIR2 module IG; gather feedback, recommend improvements, and disseminate FHIR IG. | $9,250 | $14,500 | One mid/senior level Technical Writer for the project's full duration |
Sub-Total | $14,500 | $14,500 | |
Total | $14,500 | $14,500 |