Introduction
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The proposed pan-Canadian Interoperable Reference Architecture covers a number of priority areas that share a list of common capabilities that are applied to various clinical/business flows. The systems that implement these capabilities can be represented with standardized interoperability patterns that are reusable across a wider array of eco-system solutions. This specification focuses on highlighting key elements of standardization that can be employed in solution design. The Reference Architecture elements presented in here are patterns that will be referred to in specific priority areas (e.g. PS-CA) that belong to the pan-Canadian Interoperability Program.Reference Architecture, to support interoperability, is intended as an evolving blueprint of service availability that supports a broader interoperability landscape, not limited to patient summaries. Its purpose is to facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogue, collaboration and convergence towards common, open standards. It is a conceptual technical view that provides a common vocabulary and a set of actors and transactions representing typical components in a digital health ecosystem (public and private sector solutions). It is a combination of building blocks adopted from international standards development bodies and Canadian developed implementation patterns.
Target Audience: CTOs, CMIOs, CIOs, Technical Leads, Decision makers, PTs, vendors