CCHIT has published the following documents for your review and preparation:

• Final Criteria for Functionality, Interoperability and Security
• Final Test Scripts and additional clarification
• Final Lab Test File Instructions
• Final Certification Agreements for Standard, State Facilities,
  and Private Label
• Final Certification Handbook
• Final Application Form
• Additional Configurations Application Form
• Final Self-Attestation Submission Form
• Additional Self-Attestation Guidance
• New product? Review the Substantial Equivalence Form.

Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with this material before applying.

5 Steps to Certification

1. Review the Certification Handbook and Certification Agreement.
   The Handbook provides a program overview, defines product eligibility,describes the inspection process, outlines juror requirements and a complaint process, and provides CCHIT Certified marketing guidelines. The Certification Agreement details the relationship between CCHIT and your organization for the purposes of certification.
2. Review the Test Scripts and additional clarification.
   The Test Scripts outline the specific procedural steps that you must meet to demonstrate conformance with the CCHIT certification criteria. The Test Scripts represent real life medical scenarios against which an EHR product can be tested. Applicants must prepare for their inspection by reviewing and practicing their demonstration of the Test Scripts. One finding from CCHIT's pilot process was that applicants who had prepared and practiced the Test Scripts completed the inspection process more quickly and required less repeat testing to demonstrate that their product met the criteria.
3. Review the Application Form and How to Apply.
   All applications are first completed electronically and emailed to CCHIT. Then, CCHIT must receive two (2) signed applications, two (2) signed agreements, and payment within five (5) business days of applying for the product application to be accepted for testing within the available testing period.
4. Prepare and Submit Self-Attestation Materials.
   Self-attestation materials as required in Scenario #5 of the Test Scripts must be submitted and pass a desktop review. Testing is scheduled only after that review establishes that the product is eligible for inspection. CCHIT has developed Self-Attestation Guidance to help you in this regard. Use the Self-Attestation Submission Form to submit materials.
5. Schedule a Test Date.
   You will be invited to schedule an available inspection date after you have completed the previous steps. After that date is confirmed, CCHIT staff will work with you to coordinate the inspection.

Questions about CCHIT's inspection process? Feel free to contact the Certification Commission.

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