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VA Technical Reference Model v 26.1

HL7 Electronic Health Record-System Functional Model (EHR-S FM)
HL7 Electronic Health Record-System Functional Model (EHR-S FM) Standard or Specification

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Description: The HL7 International EHR System Functional Model (EHR-S FM) outlines important features and functions that should be contained in an EHR system. Through the creation of functional profiles, this model provides a standard description and common understanding of functions for healthcare settings. To date, HL7 has developed or is developing profiles for areas, such as child health, emergency care, long term care, behavioral health and vital statistic reporting. The HL7 Electronic Health Record System Function Model Release 2.1 has now been published as ISO 10781. Incremental update to the EHR System Functional Model (EHR-S FM), encompassing all the EHR functions and conformance criteria found in its predecessor Release 2.
Technology/Standard Usage Requirements: Users must ensure their use of this technology/standard is consistent with VA policies and standards, including, but not limited to, VA Handbooks 6102 and 6500; VA Directives 6004, 6513, and 6517; and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, including Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). Users must ensure sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. Prior to use of this technology, users should check with their supervisor, Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Facility Chief Information Officer (CIO), or local Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) representative to ensure that all actions are consistent with current VA policies and procedures prior to implementation.
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Decision Source: TRM Mgmt Group
Decision Process: One-VA TRM v25.8
Decision Date: 08/15/2025 at 15:10:44 UTC
Aliases: "HL7 Electronic Health Record System Functional Model (EHR-S FM) Release 2.1", "ISO/HL7 10781 EHR-System Functional Model, R1.1", EHRS-FM R2.1, EHR FM, EHR-S FM, EHRS FM, FM, EHRS-FM, "HL7 Electronic Health Record-System (EHR-S) Functional Model (FM), Release 1", "EHR System Functional Model, R1",
Introduced By: Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO) TRM Team
Standards Body: HL7
Cage Code: 3ZPX5
- The information contained on this page is accurate as of the Decision Date (08/15/2025 at 15:10:44 UTC).