CDS Hooks Implementation Guide

The CDS Hooks Implementation Guide provides a standardized way for healthcare systems to share relevant clinical decision support (CDS) information during patient care. It outlines how electronic health records (EHRs) can request and receive decision support suggestions—like allergy alerts or treatment options—integrated smoothly into clinical workflows. This enhances patient safety and care quality by enabling timely, context-aware insights without disrupting the clinician's process. The guide details technical standards, data formats, and procedures to ensure different systems can work together efficiently, making the delivery of helpful, actionable information easier and more consistent across healthcare environments.