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Pareto Chart
data-driven tool: a bar graph whose bars are drawn in decreasing order of
frequency or relative frequency; 80/20 (often 80% of the outcome results from
20% of the causes)
Histogram
data-driven tool: a vertical bar graph depicting a frequency distribution
5 Sanity-Saving Tips for Arguing on the Internet
Run Charts and Control Charts
data-driven tool: a run chart is a line graph with data plotted over time to identify
variations (i.e. commute to work, time taken to complete an abstract); control
charts are run charts that include control limits.
Scatter Plot Graph
data-driven tool: a graph of plotted points that show the relationship between
two continuous variables that do not depend on each other where the line is not
connected. Independent (horizontal axis) and dependent (vertical axis). (i.e. ODS
cont ed hours vs number of abstracts completed)
-positive correlation looks like a slash (low left, high right), negative looks like a
backward slash, and no correlation is a jumble of dots
cause and effect diagram (fishbone diagram)
idea-driven tool - a diagram that relates a key performance problem (head) to its
potential causes (bones). Also called Ishikawa
Check Sheet
idea-driven tool - document occurrences of an event over time (i.e. central
registry calling patients for study)
,Flow Chart
idea-driven tool - diagram of multi-step processes used to identify redundancies
or delays; depicts a starting and ending point and the steps between the two
The 3 Most Common Methods for Quality Improvement
PDSA/PDCA, DMAIC, Lean
Plan, Do, Study (Check), Act- rapid-cycle processes, performed repetitively in a
short period of time
Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve & Control- for larger projects in need of
careful, thorough planning
Lean-reducing/eliminating waste (7 areas)
Quality Assurance (QA)
measures the accuracy of the data
Quality Improvement (QI)
examines the causes/processes behind the inaccuracies and the changes that can
be implemented to reduce errors
Central Registries - Flow
-Receive funding from and report data to either CDC NPCR, NCI SEER or both
-A registry is never required to enter into a data use agreement to share de-
identified data, but the registry may require the recipient to enter one to access
files with disclosure risk
Cancer Committee Required Non-Physician Members
-CA program administrator (admin & budget)
-Oncology nurse
-Social worker
-CTR/ODS
Cancer Committee Required Physician Members
Cancer Committee Chair
CoC liaison physician & at least one physician representing each of the dx & tx
, services:
pathology
diagnostic radiology
surgery
oncology
rad onc (if on staff)
Role of ODS in Cancer Committee
Cancer Conference Coordinator
Cancer Registry Quality Coordinator
SEER (Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program)
data collection began 1973; geographic areas are selected for inclusion in the
SEER program based on their ability to operate & maintain high quality population
based cancer reporting system
Cancer Committee Members Strongly Recommended but not Required
specialty physicians
registered dietician
pastoral care rep
palliative care professional
rehab services professional
American Cancer Society rep
genetics professional
pharmacist
Cancer Committee Meetings - Frequency & Responsibilities
-Meet at least once each calendar QUARTER
-Schedule and reschedule meetings
-Accurately document activity in minutes
-Establish subcommittees or workgroups as needed
American College of Surgeons (ACos) 3 accreditation programs and 7 programs
Founded in 1913
National Accred Program for Breast Cancer (NAPBC)
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