Nictiz¶
Nictiz is the Dutch competence center for electronic exchange of health and care information. Nictiz develops and maintains standards for digital information management, ensuring that healthcare information can be recorded and exchanged in an unambiguous manner. To this end Nictiz maintains close cooperation with the international Standardization Organizations: IHE, HL7, SNOMED International, PCH Alliance, CEN/NEN.
Knowledge¶
There is a vast body of knowledge about digital information management in healthcare. As a competence center, Nictiz considers sharing this knowledge an important part of its mission.
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Information standards
Information standards are essential for effective, uniform information exchange in all healthcare sectors. They bridge the gap between healthcare providers, healthcare processes and IT systems.
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HCIMs
The Health and Care Information Models (HCIMs) provide a structured, unambiguous way for healthcare professionals to record information and exchange it with others.