CSTR Exam Study Guide Part 3 with complete solutions 2023

CSTR Exam Study Guide Part 3 with complete solutions 2023How many registrars per the ACS? 1 registrar per 500-750 patients per year ACS Guidelines America College of Surgeons "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 00:16 01:11 PIPS-Process Improvement & Patient Safety (performance) 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 80% of records are abstracted and closed within 60 days of discharge. A Trauma Program is used to do what? Develop and monitor injury prevention Bar Graphs A graphic means of quantitative comparison by rectangles with lengths proportional to the measure of the data or things being compared. Local/State Requirements A graphic means of quantitative comparison by rectangles with lengths proportional to the measure of the data or things being compared. Department Report Logs 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 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 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 d.All of the above Interpretation(Volume/Trends) 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.