CSTR Exam Study Guide Part 3 Questions and Answers

CSTR Exam Study Guide Part 3 Questions and Answers How many registrars per the ACS? - Answer-1 registrar per 500-750 patients per year ACS Guidelines America College of Surgeons - Answer-"Trauma Patient" Definition: Resources for optimal care of the injured patient (also called "blue book" or "green book"), Any patient that meets that definition should be entered into the Trauma Registry PIPS-Process Improvement & Patient Safety (performance) - Answer-ACS: Originated the NTDB, National Data repository of information related to trauma patients,created in 1913 by the American College of Surgeons. NTDB (National Trauma Data Bank): Published a definition of a "trauma patient," this definition should be used to guide us on which patients are to be included in the database Registry Currency - Answer-80% of records are abstracted and closed within 60 days of discharge. A Trauma Program is used to do what? - Answer-Develop and monitor injury prevention Bar Graphs - Answer-A graphic means of quantitative comparison by rectangles with lengths proportional to the measure of the data or things being compared. Local/State Requirements - Answer-A graphic means of quantitative comparison by rectangles with lengths proportional to the measure of the data or things being compared. Department Report Logs - Answer-Registry Change Logs-Each trauma department should maintain a registry log (note:NTDB annual change log is included with the dictionary updates) Registry Log Contains- Listings of each change or update to registry software, includes specific changes, upgrades, or user defined fields, additions, deletions, lists dates of each event, and review log annually. Running Reports - Answer-Basic details needed: What information is needed to identify correct data fields? Time frame of interest Any related filters? What format for display group grouping (year, month, ISS range, age, etc.)? Presentation Types - Answer-Format:The way the viewer wishes to view the results of data compiled. Identifies how the data is to be displayed, such as paper, website, dashboard,powerpoint, etc. Tables:Show the actual data elements arranged in rows and columns. Graphics:A picture showing the result of data calculations. Work better than tables for faster interpretation of changes, trends, and outliers. (ex:graphs & charts) Who cares about the data we input? a.Community Leaders b.External Partners c.Researchers d.All if the above - Answer-d.All of the above Interpretation(Volume/Trends) - Answer-Volume: Data Totals (Total patients) can be visualized by a bar chart, showing different heights for comparative periods of time. Trends: Series of consecutive info/data that is moving upward or downward as time progresses. Easily visualize a trend over time.