Using Lab Values as Organ Failure

One of the common errors when determining severe sepsis presentation occurs when a lab value is used as the last of the indicators. Remember, when using a lab value to determine the presentation time for severe sepsis, you must use the RESULT time, not the collection or order time. The other challenge related to lab results is the question of chronic conditions. In the current data…

Posted on Aug. 24, 2016 in How Should I Code This?

Come Visit us at the TXTRA Conference!

Looking for support for your program?  Interested in working for Registry Partners Oncology Division?  We would love the opportunity to meet you face-to-face and speak with you about your individual needs!  Stop by and see us in Dallas, Texas August 24-26 for the Texas Tumor Registrars Meeting! Texas Tumor Registrars Association 44th Annual Conference “Bridging the Gap” August 24-26, 2016 Dallas, TX Click here for more information! Unable to attend…

Posted on Aug. 16, 2016 in Career Insights

Registry Partners Mentee Receives CTR Certification

In addition to support services for hospitals and central registries across the country, Registry Partners provides mentoring services to hospital staff members in need of training or those who are preparing for their CTR certification.  One of our mentees, Isaiah, recently passed his CTR exam and is officially a CTR!  We are so proud of the work that he has put in and wanted to share…

Posted on Aug. 10, 2016 in From Our Perspective

Congrats to all new CTRs!

We heard today that the latest round of CTR Exam results are going. Registry Partners would like to take a moment to congratulate everyone who passed the latest exam and are now CTRs!  We know that the hours of study and preparation were grueling at times, but we hope that your new certification sets you on an exciting and rewarding new path!  Congratulations!

Posted on Aug. 8, 2016 in From Our Perspective