C-CDAConsolidated Clinical Document Architecture
A standard format for clinical documents — such as a continuity-of-care document — exchanged between health systems.
Key facts
- Standard format for structured clinical documents (e.g., a CCD).
- Carries problems, meds, allergies and results for transitions of care.
- Required by ONC certification.
What it means
C-CDA defines structured clinical documents (problems, medications, allergies, results) used for transitions of care and patient access, and is required by ONC certification. An occupational-health record can consume a C-CDA from a hospital EHR or produce one for a referral, sharing context without rekeying.
Frequently asked
What is a C-CDA?
A Consolidated Clinical Document Architecture document — a standardized clinical summary (like a continuity-of-care document) containing problems, medications, allergies and results, used for care transitions and patient access.
How does C-CDA help occupational health?
An occupational-health record can consume a C-CDA from a hospital EHR or produce one for a referral, sharing clinical context without rekeying.
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