The system SHALL provide the ability to receive and transmit information using interchange standards as required by realm / local -specific profiles, and/or by recognized jurisdictional authorities.

The system SHALL provide the ability to integrate with the operations of other systems that adhere to interchange standards as required by realm / local -specific authorities and/or by recognized jurisdictional authorities.

The system SHALL conform to function [[TI.4]] (Standard Terminology and Terminology Services) including all child-functions, to support terminology standards according to scope of practice, organizational policy, and/or jurisdictional law.

IF a standard information model is not available, THEN the system SHOULD provide the ability to exchange information with other systems in a seamless manner by using a formal explicit information model.

The system MAY provide the ability to exchange information with other systems by using an explicit formal information model, and/or by using a standard coded terminology.

The system SHALL provide the ability to receive and transmit data using standard, coded terminology.

The system SHOULD provide the ability to export data using an explicit and formal information model in accordance with industry and governmental-mandated standards.

The system SHOULD provide the ability to import data using an explicit and formal information model in accordance with industry and governmental-mandated standards.

The system SHOULD provide the ability to harmonize data with another system.

The system SHOULD provide the ability to determine whether the information transmitted to another system has been successfully received by that other system.

The system SHALL store a log record of each data exchange (transaction) when transmitting information with external systems.