Describes the aims and objectives of the Content Managers Advisory Group (CMAG) throughout 2024.
Overall objectives
The main purpose of the Content Managers Advisory Group in 2024 is to provide SNOMED International with national perspectives on identified content topics and issues through provision of advice and feedback.
Meetings
Teleconferences
Teleconferences will be held twice a year and also as required. These biannual meetings will be held in January and July.
Face-to-Face meetings (Online option also available)
The Content Managers AG plans to meet at both SNOMED International Business meetings during the year.
April 2024 - London, UK (Hybrid event)
- Business meeting scheduled April 13th to 17th, 2024
- CMAG plans to meet during the SNOMED International business meeting.
- The duration of the CMAG meeting to be determined.
- Agenda to be agreed
October 2024 - Seoul, Republic of Korea (Hybrid event)
- Business meeting scheduled October 19th to 23rd, 2024
- CMAG plans to meet during the SNOMED International business meeting.
- The duration of the CMAG meeting to be determined.
- Agenda to be agreed
2024 Activities
| Activity | Scope | Deliverables | Timeframe (suggested) | Lead | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Provision of national perspectives on current SNOMED International content projects and topics | Relevant current SNOMED CT content projects and topics as identified by the SNOMED International. | Items will be raised as relevant over the course of the year. For each item raised the deliverable will be input and/or feedback as required within mutually agreed timeframes. | Provision of input on the topic/s within set timeframes as agreed by the CMAG and relevant SNOMED International staff member/s. | CMAG co-chairs together with relevant SNOMED International staff member for item being discussed. | 2024_Briefing Notes_Input_Consultation |
| 2 | Provision of national input on the user impact of the SNOMED CT Editorial Advisory Group work items | The editorial decisions made by the SNOMED CT Editorial Advisory Group as identified by the Chair of the SNOMED CT Editorial Advisory Group. | Items will be raised as relevant over the course of the year. For each item raised the deliverable will be input and/or feedback as required within mutually agreed timeframes. | Provision of input on the topic/s within set timeframes as agreed by the CMAG and the Chair of the SNOMED CT Editorial Advisory Group. | CMAG co-chairs | No requests to date. |
| 3 | Provision of information on past, current and future national content development activities | Past, current and future national content development activity information sharing to aid in reducing duplication of effort and assist in identification of internationally applicable content and content gaps. |
| Ongoing activity | CMAG co-chairs and the CMAG members representing NRCS involved in collaborative activities. | Jan 2024: National updates provided at meeting. April 2024: Denmark presented on their pregnancy terms work. |
| 4 | Provision of national perspectives on the inactivation of racial and ethnic group content. | Assist the Member Forum project group as required in the gathering and analysis of the requirements and use cases for racial and ethnic group content. |
| To be determined | CMAG representative to be determined. | This was managed via the Member Forum. |
Communication
- The Content Managers AG will enable two-way communication between the SNOMED International Content Team and its Members on areas relevant to SNOMED CT content development.
- The primary route for communications will be the Content Managers AG Confluence Space, with AG Meetings schedules as per above, and as required.
- Communications to the Content Managers AG will by default, be publicly accessible on the AG Confluence Space.
- Information that is not for public view may also be shared on pages that are accessible to Content Managers AG members only. Requests for closed areas must be sent to cri@snomed.org prior to posting materials.
Criteria for measuring success
The key criteria for success of the Content Managers AG in 2024 will be related to the timely provision of advice and feedback to support the SNOMED International Content Development Roadmap and the 2024 Content Work Plan. The measures of success will relate to the achievement of the deliverables as set out in the 2024 activities section above.
Turn around time for responses will be set at a minimum of 4 weeks.
Actions:
Date | Requested action | Requester(s) | Response required by: | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Review 2024 CMAG Work Plan | Please review and provide feedback if any. |