Key points
- A jurisdiction moves through three phases to implement MMGs.
- The phases include pre-onboarding, onboarding, and routine notification.
- Email edx@cdc.gov before starting pre-onboarding or system changes.
Implementing an HL7® Message Mapping Guide
MMG Onboarding
This page provides public health jurisdictions and CDC programs participating in the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS) with an overview of the process for implementing HL7 message mapping guides (MMGs).
Initiating MMG pre-onboarding
Phases of MMG implementation
A jurisdiction moves through three phases to implement MMGs. (Please note that the arboviral MMG onboarding process is slightly different from other conditions. Learn about the arboviral MMG onboarding process.)
Jurisdiction notifies CDC they plan to implement an MMG and prepares for onboarding.
The onboarding phase begins with the Onboarding Kickoff call after the jurisdiction has submitted an onboarding package that incorporates feedback from the technical assistance team. The onboarding package includes the submission and validation of limited production messages and concludes with the Cutover to Production transmission.
This phase includes routine, ongoing data transmissions in the new format.
Roles and responsibilities
Successful and efficient onboarding requires a cohesive effort and a shared understanding of each team's roles and responsibilities. Learn more about roles and responsibilities in the MMG implementation process.