About the HL7 Map Files

The HL7 integration may require map files to associate the events and fields used by the HL7 end point with the events and fields that CTS expects.

CTS provides sample ADT map files in the \vocera\vcts\samples directory:

If necessary, you can copy these map files from the \vocera\vcts\samples directory to the proper location in the \vocera\vcts\resources tree: either directly within resources or within the subdirectory of your choice.

The field types (segment elements) that Vocera expects are documented in Segment Element Recommendation. If the end point is using a different field type, update the adt-field-map.xml file to accommodate it. See How to Update the ADT Field Map.

The event types that Vocera expects are documented in Event Types. If the end point is using a different or additional event type for admit, discharge, or transfer events, update the adt-map.xml file to accommodate it. See How to Update the ADT Event Map.

The Integrating with an HL7 Feed appendix contains detailed information on ADT events and fields and the ways in which CTS expects to user them.