Often times, the cancer committee members are uncertain if their pathology reports are meeting Standard 2.1. The College of American Pathologists (CAP)protocols must be followed to report the required data elements in 90% of the eligible cancer pathology reports each year. No one wants to be surprised to hear the CoC surveyor state he does not see the required data elements as mandated by CAP. Below…
What are your 2015 Program Goals?
New Years Eve is an opportunity to reflect on the past year and apply all that has occurred for the new year. Our consultants enjoy sharing our favorite movies, books, new opportunities, recipes, accomplishments, and embarrassing moments amongst family and friends. Our answers bring laughter and learning and even soul-searching but it’s always a great opportunity to appreciate the year and all it had to offer….
When should I consider using a consultant?
Often a facility requests consultative services in anticipation of a CoC survey, a significant backlog in abstraction has been identified or the oncology team has participated in a disastrous CoC survey! A Registry Partners Incorporated Consultant is of value in any of these circumstances. It honestly does not take long to determine the root causes and develop an action plan for implementation. A brief Cancer Registry 101 or…
A Cancer Registrar’s Wishlist
Our CTR teams took a few minutes to create a Cancer Data Management Wish list with the hopes Santa might be listening!
- Higher speed internet
- Package of Paper Mate Pencils
- Uninterrupted internet access
- Dual monitors […]