Description: Cross-Enterprise Document Sharing (XDS) is focused on providing a standards-based specification for managing the sharing of documents between any healthcare enterprise, ranging from a private physician office to a clinic to an acute care in-patient facility and personal health record systems. This is managed through federated document repositories and a document registry to create a longitudinal record of information about a patient within a given clinical affinity domain. Additional information: The IHE XD-SD (Cross-Enterprise Sharing of Scanned Documents) specification is a standard developed by the Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) initiative. This specification is designed to facilitate the sharing of scanned health documents across different healthcare enterprises. The IHE XD-SD specification is an extension of the IHE XDS (Cross-Enterprise Document Sharing) profile, which provides a framework for the exchange of health records in electronic format. The XD-SD specification specifically addresses the sharing of scanned documents, such as medical images, lab reports, and other paper-based records that have been digitized. The main goal of the IHE XD-SD specification is to improve the accessibility and interoperability of scanned health documents. By standardizing the format and exchange protocol of these documents, the specification enables healthcare providers to easily share and access patient information, regardless of the specific systems or software they use. This can greatly enhance the efficiency and quality of patient care, as providers can have a more complete and accurate view of a patient's health history. The IHE XD-SD specification includes guidelines on various aspects of scanned document sharing, including document format, metadata, query and retrieval protocols, and security measures. For example, it specifies that scanned documents should be stored in a standard format such as PDF or TIFF, and that they should be accompanied by metadata that describes the document's content, origin, and other relevant information. The specification also outlines how healthcare providers can query for and retrieve scanned documents from a document repository. In terms of security, the IHE XD-SD specification requires that all exchanged documents be encrypted to protect patient privacy. It also includes provisions for audit logging, which allows healthcare providers to track who has accessed a particular document and when. Overall, the IHE XD-SD specification provides a comprehensive framework for the sharing of scanned health documents, with the aim of improving interoperability and efficiency in the healthcare sector. Example: 1. Hospital Mergers: When two hospitals merge, they often need to integrate their patient records. Using IHE XD-SD, they can easily share scanned documents such as medical histories, lab results, and imaging reports. This allows doctors and nurses to access all necessary patient information, regardless of which hospital originally treated the patient. 2. Specialist Referrals: If a primary care physician refers a patient to a specialist, they can use IHE XD-SD to share relevant scanned documents. This might include previous test results, imaging scans, or notes from previous appointments. The specialist can then access this information before the patient's appointment, allowing them to prepare and provide the best possible care. 3. Telemedicine: In telemedicine, doctors treat patients remotely via video call. Using IHE XD-SD, they can share scanned documents such as prescriptions, lab orders, or patient education materials. This allows patients to receive comprehensive care without leaving their homes. 4. Research Studies: Researchers conducting clinical trials or other studies often need to share patient data. Using IHE XD-SD, they can share scanned documents such as consent forms, survey responses, or medical histories. This allows them to collaborate effectively and ensure that all necessary data is available for analysis. 5. Disaster Response: In the event of a disaster, hospitals and other healthcare providers may need to share patient information quickly. Using IHE XD-SD, they can share scanned documents such as medical records, treatment plans, or emergency contact information. This can help ensure that patients receive appropriate care, even in challenging circumstances. 6. Interoperability Testing: Healthcare IT vendors can use IHE XD-SD to test their systems' ability to exchange data with other systems. This can help ensure that their products are compatible with a wide range of other healthcare IT solutions, increasing their marketability and usefulness to healthcare providers. LOST view: TVA-Health Technical Agreements Identifier: http://data.europa.eu/dr8/egovera/IHEXD-SDCross-EnterpriseSharingOfScannedDocumentsContract EIRA traceability: eira:TechnicalAgreementContract EIRA concept: eira:SolutionBuildingBlock Last modification: 2023-08-21 dct:identifier: http://data.europa.eu/dr8/egovera/IHEXD-SDCross-EnterpriseSharingOfScannedDocumentsContract dct:title: IHE XD-SD: Cross-Enterprise Sharing Of Scanned Documents Contract