World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is being celebrated from Wednesday, August 1st, through Tuesday, August 7th, 2018, to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. The week is coordinated by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) which is a global network of individuals and organizations concerned with the protection, promotion, and support of breastfeeding worldwide. According to its website, the theme for…
Recap – American College of Surgeons Quality and Safety Conference
Highlights from the American College of Surgeons 2018 Quality and Safety Conference Registry Partners team members attended the American College of Surgeons (ACS) 2018 Quality and Safety Conference in Orlando, Florida. This annual event is hosted by the ACS and focuses on improvement of surgical care and patient safety; targeted to those facilities and organizations participating in one of the many ACS quality improvement programs, including…
Come See Us at the St. Rita’s 2018 Neuroscience & Trauma Symposium
When: August 3 – 4, 2018 Where: Lima Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center 7 Towne Square Lima, OH 45801 Whether you are interested in partnering with us to address your Trauma Registry needs or looking for new career opportunities … please stop by to visit with us. We look forward to seeing you!
How Do Cancer Registrars Assign A Cancer Stage With Incomplete or Uncertain Information?
Physicians may utilize incomplete information to assign cancer staging for treatment purposes or so a patient can have a better understanding of their prognosis; however, cancer registrars should not assign stage grouping to cases where incomplete or uncertain staging components exist. The following are highlights of best practices for staging when you encounter incomplete or uncertain staging items. Best Practices for Incomplete Information and Cancer Staging:…