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ASTM International Committee E11 on Quality and Statistics has approved a new practice that describes methods for proficiency testing providers to use in analyzing laboratory results obtained in their programs. The standard, E 2489 , Practice for Statistical Analysis of One-Sample and Two-Sample Interlaboratory Proficiency Testing Programs, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E11.20 on Test…
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Conventionally processed powder metallurgy materials often exhibit open microporosity at the surface. While it is a natural part of the process, this microporosity can affect the measurement of surface finishes. To cover this and other issues that arise from measuring the surface finish of powder metallurgy, ASTM International Committee B09 on Metal Powders and Metal Powder Products has developed…
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A revolutionary new ASTM International standard will change the way in which healthcare professionals preserve and transfer healthcare information about their patients. The standard, E 2369, Specification for Continuity of Care Record (CCR), was developed by Subcommittee E31.28 on Electronic Health Records, which is under the jurisdiction of Committee E31 on Healthcare Informatics. The Continuity…
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ASTM International Committee E31 on Healthcare Informatics has approved a new standard that will aid in defining the application of existing conventions for the structure and content of electronic health record systems that are used to support healthcare practitioners in a workplace setting. The standard, E 2473, Guide for the Occupational/Environmental Health View of the Electronic Health Record…
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If you are a user of ASTM B 456, Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Copper Plus Nickel Plus Chromium and Nick Plus Chromium, ASTM International Committee B08 on Metallic and Inorganic Coatings would like to hear from you. B 456 is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee B08.08.03 on Decorative Coatings. "Subcommittee B08.08.03 has received reports that some users are experiencing…
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A former military standard has become the basis for a new ASTM standard developed by Committee E11 on Quality and Statistics. The new standard, E 2234, Practice for Sampling a Stream of Product by Attributes Indexed by AQL, will be the first in a series based on a now-withdrawn set of military documents on sampling. Practice E 2234, presently under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E11.10 on…
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For over two years, clinicians and technical experts have been working with ASTM International and nine co-sponsoring organizations to develop the most needed standard in healthcare. The Continuity of Care Record (CCR) is a core dataset to be sent to the next healthcare provider whenever a patient is referred, transferred, or otherwise uses different clinics, hospitals, or other providers. The…
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The ASTM International E31 Healthcare Informatics Committee and E31.28 Electronic Health Record Subcommittee advanced another step toward reaching consensus and having an ASTM-approved Standard Specification for the Continuity of Care Record (CCR). At its meeting on 26 April 2005, E31.28 successfully resolved a number of issues raised during the balloting period, by adding editorial…