Overview of Pre-Connectathon

TestingLynn Felhofer – IHE NA Connectathon Manager

Intended audience

Those participating in the Connectathon for the first time

Returning participants wanting a refresher on the pre-Connectathon test process

TopicsWhat is the overall schedule?What is pre-Connectathon testing? How is it

different than Connectathon testing?What are my pre-Connectathon test requirements?Where do I find the tools & documentation?How do I submit results? What happens then?What about internet testing?Important linksQ & A

When?

RegisterPre- C’thon

tests

Connectathon!

Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb MarWhat do we want to do?• Match

product capabilities to IHE profiles

• Consider demo use cases

Can we do this?• Goals• People• Budget• Commitmen

t Interoperability Showcase

Config entry

Finish advanc

ed prep

What & Why?• **Before** testing live w/ partners at connectathon:

• Test transactions using simulators check content (images, documents) with validators

• Identify and correct software bugs in advance

• Optional opportunity to test via the internetw/ Connectathon partners.

• A key to success at the connectathon

Pre-Connectathon Test Types

Workflow: Exchange webservices, HL7 and DICOM messages with a tool

Content: Evaluate whether you produced the proper content for a message, image or document

Sample Exchange: upload sample DICOM images or CDA documents into gazelle so your partners can review before the Connectathon

How? General pre-Connectathon process

Find a test on your ‘to do’ list in gazelleAccess the tool for the profile you are testingRead the instructions, exchange message(s) with

the toolThe tool runs an evaluation & outputs results

(.txt, .xml…)Upload your result file into gazelle; change the

status of the testTechnical Project Managers review your results &

assess your preparedness

Where? Important Links

Gazelle: http://ihe.wustl.edu/gazelle-na/

Your pre-Connectathon test list: In gazelle, menu Connectathon/Pre-Connectathon Testing

Index to IHE Pre-Connectathon tools: http://ihewiki.wustl.edu/wiki/index.php/Index_to_Preconnectathon_Test_Software

Connectathon Manager’s Support website: http://na2014.wustl.edu

Do I have to do this?

Comments on internet testing opportunities

Questions?

felhofer.lynn@gmail.com