The maturity of each tool is rated on a 5-point scale, similar to the Measure Evaluations Maturity Model. While the laboratory tools maturity model is not limited to determining the maturity of interoperability, the 5 levels have been applied across all domains except cost.
Level 1 | Nascent | Does not follow a systematic process, isolated ad hoc efforts |
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Level 2 | Emerging | Defined structures but not systematically documented. No formal performance monitoring |
Level 3 | Established | Documented structures, structures are functional, metrics for performance monitoring are used systematically |
Level 4 | Institutionalized | Stakeholders use the product and follow standard practices |
Level 5 | Optimized | Developers/system providers regularly review needs and modify functionality to adapt to changing conditions |