Given that the Beginner LOINC webinar is the day after our call, here is some information on the webinar if you are interested:

https://infocentral.infoway-inforoute.ca/en/news-events/event-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2018/03/07/2523/-/introduction-to-loinc-pclocd

Have you heard about LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) and ever wondered what it is and why it is such an important contributor to better patient outcomes? This beginner level education session is designed for anyone interested in becoming acquainted with the terminology standard used for identifying laboratory and clinical observations in health information systems.
This session will provide:
An introduction to LOINC and pCLOCD (pan-Canadian version of LOINC)
Additional information on how to use this terminology and contribute to its on-going evolution
A snapshot view of where LOINC/pCLOCD are making a difference in health care in Canada today. Come join us to learn more.

Our next HL7 Community call will be on March 6th (Tuesday) at 12 Eastern.

Here is the current agenda:

Update on Pathology SNOMED CT/LOINC Discussion from March 1st
Discussion on maintenance process for Additional Terminology Content
Announcements:
-SNOMED CT Expo in Vancouver in October 2018
-April 3 Meeting to discuss one Terminology-related community
-Beginner LOINC education session on March 7th
-Future of HL7 Community

Here are the coordinates for the meeting:

Webex Coordinates: https://infoway-inforoute.webex.com/infoway-inforoute/j.php?MTID=m5177d2dd4f9305a954dac4f78bfb7763
Audio Coordinates: 1-8666260833 (US) Call-in toll-free number, Conference Code: 163 110 6739

Hope to see everyone there!

Jean Duteau