The Organization

Purpose

The IHTSDO® (International Health Terminology Standards Development Organisation) has been established as an association under Danish Law, and its purpose is to:

Acquire, own and administer the rights to SNOMED CT® other health terminologies and/or related standards, and other relevant assets (collectively, the "Terminology Products")

Develop, maintain, promote and enable the uptake and correct use of its Terminology Products in health systems, services and products around the world

Undertake any or all activities incidental and conducive to achieving the purpose of the Association for the benefit of the Members.

National Release Centers

The purpose of a National Release Center (NRC) is to provide a central (and single) point within the member's jurisdiction to:

Interface to the IHTSDO®

Interface to other NRCs

Interface to all entities within the member's territory who have an interest in the products or business of the IHTSDO®

Manage and control the use of the IHTSDO®'s assets within the member's territory

Interface to CAP in line with IHTSDO® policies, procedures and regulations. Under normal circumstances there should be no direct contact between entities within a member's territory and CAP

Have the total responsibility for distribution and support of the Association's Terminology Products within the member's territory and the IHTSDO® has no obligation to perform or provide any such distribution or support.

CAP and the IHTSDO®

Although the formation of the IHTSDO® involves the transfer of SNOMED CT® from CAP (College of Amercian Pathologists) to the IHTSDO® to be jointly controlled by its member nations, CAP will remain fully committed to SNOMED CT® and will continue to play an active role in securing its future development and success.

Continuity of contribution is important in managing the migration to the SNOMED IHTSDO® and it is planned that CAP be the commissioned support organization for the IHTSDO®. Current plans will see CAP awarded a 3 year contract, with the opportunity to renew on an annual basis for two years, before the IHTSDO® will go out to tender for support services.



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The organization The Logo The Name History Vision Governance Working Groups Standing Committees Publications FAQ Administration	The Organization Purpose The IHTSDO® (International Health Terminology Standards Development Organisation) has been established as an association under Danish Law, and its purpose is to: Acquire, own and administer the rights to SNOMED CT® other health terminologies and/or related standards, and other relevant assets (collectively, the "Terminology Products") Develop, maintain, promote and enable the uptake and correct use of its Terminology Products in health systems, services and products around the world Undertake any or all activities incidental and conducive to achieving the purpose of the Association for the benefit of the Members. National Release Centers The purpose of a National Release Center (NRC) is to provide a central (and single) point within the member's jurisdiction to: Interface to the IHTSDO® Interface to other NRCs Interface to all entities within the member's territory who have an interest in the products or business of the IHTSDO® Manage and control the use of the IHTSDO®'s assets within the member's territory Interface to CAP in line with IHTSDO® policies, procedures and regulations. Under normal circumstances there should be no direct contact between entities within a member's territory and CAP Have the total responsibility for distribution and support of the Association's Terminology Products within the member's territory and the IHTSDO® has no obligation to perform or provide any such distribution or support. CAP and the IHTSDO® Although the formation of the IHTSDO® involves the transfer of SNOMED CT® from CAP (College of Amercian Pathologists) to the IHTSDO® to be jointly controlled by its member nations, CAP will remain fully committed to SNOMED CT® and will continue to play an active role in securing its future development and success. Continuity of contribution is important in managing the migration to the SNOMED IHTSDO® and it is planned that CAP be the commissioned support organization for the IHTSDO®. Current plans will see CAP awarded a 3 year contract, with the opportunity to renew on an annual basis for two years, before the IHTSDO® will go out to tender for support services.