Quick Start Guides

CDA Quick Start Guide (v1.5)

This Quick Start Guide supports implementers working with simple CDA documents. It covers required elements in the CDA header and body and explains fundamental concepts including the CDA approach to identifiers, vocabulary and data types. Last Update: November, 2007.

CCD Quick Start Guide (v1.0)

This Quick Start Guide is for implementers working with the Continuity of Care Document (CCD). If not already familiar with the underlying Clinical Document Architecture Release 2.0 (CDA R2) standard, readers should also take advantage of the CDA Quick Start Guide available here. Release 1.0 of the CCD QSG was written by Alschuler Associates, LLC and published November, 2007 by the HIMSS EHR Vendor Association.

CRS Quick Start Guide (v1.0)

The purpose of this Quick Start Guide is to aid implementers in developing applications to produce Care Record Summary (CRS).

This Guide was produced with generous support from the EHRVA.