First the inputs to the CASforEU (obj. 1, 2) were prepared. A glossary of terms and definitions was created, which was used as a reference to support good discussions and increase consistency. Conformity Assessment bodies were formed based on a questionnaire distributed among the partner’s network. Each WP analysed and synthetised the results that were validated during validation workshops. Clarification on standards (ISO/IEC 17025 vs ISO/IEC 9001) to be used for the specifications of the CASforEU and requirements mapping with the EIF were also part of the work.
The outputs are (1) state of the art on CAS and recommendations and (2) stakeholder requirements and a first set of profiles to be tested.
The next step was the design of the CASforEU (obj. 3), with an aim to open it for other domains, such as cybersecurity. The main lesson learned is that it was possible to find consensus, as CASforEU is designed based on international standards and already adopted by partners in their professional processes.
CASforEU was developed in two iterations. The pre-final version was put forward internally and to the country workshops for discussion and refinement. In parallel the implementation guide was derived from this work. The feedback served as a validation of the work done. Minor updates were introduced in the final version that can be considered a robust framework ready for implementation. The final CASforEU is the main exploitable result of the project.
The next step was modelling the business plan for CASforEU including the value proposition for each category of stakeholders identified (obj. 4). After collecting information from organisations performing interoperability testing and from potential future members of the EURO-CAS organisation (ECO), a strategy to deploy the ECO was developed. Issues related to the financial aspect were presented in the validation workshops to ensure expectations of future members are met. Ultimately, it was decided to start small and gradually increase the size in relation to the adoption of CASforEU.
The main activity in communication (obj. 6) included the project website, flyers and newsletters. Four validation workshops (obj. 5) were held for a better understanding of the project, the implementation of the business plan. Surveys, round tables, public sessions and presentations were performed to inform about CAS in eHealth, commonalities and differences. Performed tasks supported to test part of a system, how to manage local specificities, how to make it adopted and to brainstorm about how to recruit the founding members of ECO. EURO-CAS met 8 countries and regions to capture needs and ensure alignment. The workshops also helped understand how each actor can benefit from CASforEU and how the project can provide applicable guidelines.
