Introduction
All products developed, or updated, to connect with the Healthcare Identifiers (HI) Service are required to undergo testing before production access is granted.
There are two mandatory testing processes that you will need to complete:
- Notice of Connection (NoC) testing
- Conformance testing
Instructions on completing each test are given below.
Step 1: Healthcare Identifiers Notice of Connection (HI NoC) Testing
HI NOC testing is conducted by the HI Service System Operator – Services Australia, using the HI Service Test data received upon software registration with Services Australia.
Testing is organised via the Health Systems Developer Portal:
Step 1.1. Log in to the portal at https://healthsoftware.humanservices.gov.au/claiming/ext-vnd/
Step 1.2. Click on ‘View Certification’ in the ‘Certification’ tile. This takes the developer to the Developer Testing and Support System (DTSS) page.
Step 1.3. Under the heading ‘Integration Testing’, click on the ‘Untested’ tab and then select Apply for Certification for the application you wish to undertake testing for.
Step 1.4. Fill in all required fields on this screen and press Submit.
The developer will then be contacted by the Developer Liaison team to discuss their NoC testing.
For further assistance with HI NoC testing, please contact hi.itest@servicesaustralia.gov.au
2. Healthcare Identifiers Conformance Testing
HI Service Conformance testing ensures that the software supports the safe implementation and use of healthcare identifiers in clinical environments.
The specifications and conformance tests were developed by the Agency in consultation with the digital health industry and can be found in Healthcare Identifiers Service - Support Documents v1.5. Testing is conducted by the ADHA Conformance test team.
To commence:
Step 2.1. Read the Use of Healthcare Identifiers in Health Software Systems - FAQs.
Step 2.2. Complete the Implementation Conformance Statement Proforma and Instructions v4.2 and send to help@digitalhealth.gov.au.
Step 2.3. Complete a preliminary self-assessment using the Conformance Test Specification v3.4 send to help@digitalhealth.gov.au. (test data is available in Healthcare Identifiers Service - Conformance Test Data v3.1).
Step 2.4. The ADHA HI Conformance test team will review your submission and determine if your software is ready for an observed assessment.
Step 3: HI Service Conformance Declaration
Upon successful completion of testing, the Agency will issue a declaration of conformity for your software. A signed copy and the test summary report will be submitted to Services Australia to request production access to the HI Service.
Step 4: Go Live
Production access to the Healthcare Identifiers Service will be granted for your software within two weeks of submitting documentation to Services Australia.