Cancer Registry Management
Which are types of cancer registries>>> Population-based registries
Specialty registries
Hospital-based registries
The first code manual used in cancer registries was published by>>> ACS (american collage of surgeons)
NAACCR's PRIMARY ROLE IS TO REPRESENT AND SERVE AS A FORUM FOR THE ORGANIZATION,
OPERATION, QUALITY CONTROL, AND STATISTICAL REPORTING>>> For population-based cancer
registries
The first national cancer registry program was established by>>> SEER
The international Classification of Diseases for Oncology is published by>>> WHO
The CTR, Certified Tumor Registrar credential is awarded by>>> NCRA
United States Cancer Statistics (USCS) contains data from>>> NPCR and SEER
The Self Instructional Manuals for Tumor Registrars series is published by>>> SEER
Cancer Facts and figures published by>>> ACS
Patient Care Evaluation Studies published by>>> CoC
Cancer in North America published by>>> NAACCR
Cancer in Five Continents published by>>> IACR
Accreditation for formal education programs that provide entry-level professional preparation with a
major emphasis in Cancer Registry Management is offered by>>> NCRA
Hospital based Cancer Registry>>> Evaluating clinical care and hospital administration
Providing advocacy and educational opportunities to cancer patients
Improving patient care programs
Population-based cancer registry>>> - Advancing clinical, epidemiological, and health services research
on cancer
- Exploration of trends in cancer care
- Creation of regional and state benchmarks for hospitals
,- Determination of cancer patterns among various populations or sub-populations
- Monitoring cancer trends over time
- Guiding planning and evaluation of cancer control efforts to help prioritize health resource allocations
- Improving patient care programs
- Research into the cause of cancer
Specialty cancer registry>>> - Advancing clinical, epidemiological and health services research on cancer
- providing advocacy and educational opportunities to cancer patients
- gathering and disseminating epidemiologic data on a specific type of cancer
- research into the cause of cancer
The use of standard data item definitions facilitates>>> Training procedures for coders
Common editing procedures
Comparability of data
Standard data item>>> Data item whose codes, definitions, and coding instructions are shared among
registry organizations
Data dictionary>>> Provides coding instructions, code definitions, and the code options
Interoperability>>> Consistency with which varied organizations and software systems handle the
transmission of similar information
Lead time error>>> Can occur when medical technology advances and some cancers are diagnosed
earlier in their progression than in the past
Administrative data items>>> Can be used to identify the coding scheme in used when a case was
originally coded
Relevance of a data item>>> Can occur when medical technology advances and some cancers are
diagnosed earlier in their progression than in the past
How are accurate time frames determined for a specific process or task>>> Assessment of steps studies
Time-motion studies
Which items affect staffing>>> The facility type
Type and number of physician requests
,Number of meetings for which the registrar is a participant or staff
Budget
Advantages of having permanent cancer registry staff>>> - permanent staff can work remotely
- traditionally, there are no housing costs
- staff knows the facility and the job expected of them
- there is consistent staffing
Advantages of outsourcing the cancer registry>>> - the number of staff can often be increased or
decreased quickly
- short- or long-term commitments can be negotiated
- on-site or remote staffing can be negotiated
- specific aspects/projects or the entire responsibility of the cancer registry can be negotiated
How often should time-motion studies be performed>>> At predetermined intervals or when a new or
change of responsibility occurs
How many time-motion studies need to be done>>> One for each registry process or grouping of
processes as determined by the cancer registry
Registry staff can include>>> Epidemiologists
CTRs
Abstractors
Follow-up clerks
Statistical analysts
Advantage of a remote staff>>> Less office space needed at the facility
Flexible hours
Remote staff can work from anywhere, which gives the registry a larger pool of staff to choose from
Why would a registry need someone on-site>>> To staff cancer conferences or committee meetings
To process incoming mail
To manage outside requests for follow-up
To handle hard copy reports
, Effect electronic medical records has on registry operation>>> Allows for remote workers
Allows for chart retrieval from computers
Aggregates the patient information
Provides information in real or near real time
Where should computer monitors be placed>>> Computer monitors should be placed with the top line
at or below eye level
Cancer registry budget items>>> Funds for supplies, including providing snacks or drinks at meetings
Travel costs for meetings
Cost of electricity, heat, housekeeping, and maintenance staff
Salaries for registry staff
Which procedures should be done to ensure that all costs have been included in the budget>>> Keep
records of invoices
Analyze information from previous budgets
Check with other registrars
Review information supported by NAACCR or NCRA
What is a non revenue-producing department>>> A department that depends on a sponsoring
department and/or grants for support
Where can one look to find c urgent salary compensation>>> The internet
Human resources
Other registers
Want ads
Why does a registry continually monitor registry work flow>>> To keep up with current requirements
To keep appropriate staffing levels
Law that covers wrongful acts that result in harm to another person, such as invasion of privacy, and can
result in compensation to the injured part>>> Tort
A patient's right to personal privacy and confidential handling of medical records is covered under what
important federal law concerned with health insurance portability?>>> HIPAA
Which are types of cancer registries>>> Population-based registries
Specialty registries
Hospital-based registries
The first code manual used in cancer registries was published by>>> ACS (american collage of surgeons)
NAACCR's PRIMARY ROLE IS TO REPRESENT AND SERVE AS A FORUM FOR THE ORGANIZATION,
OPERATION, QUALITY CONTROL, AND STATISTICAL REPORTING>>> For population-based cancer
registries
The first national cancer registry program was established by>>> SEER
The international Classification of Diseases for Oncology is published by>>> WHO
The CTR, Certified Tumor Registrar credential is awarded by>>> NCRA
United States Cancer Statistics (USCS) contains data from>>> NPCR and SEER
The Self Instructional Manuals for Tumor Registrars series is published by>>> SEER
Cancer Facts and figures published by>>> ACS
Patient Care Evaluation Studies published by>>> CoC
Cancer in North America published by>>> NAACCR
Cancer in Five Continents published by>>> IACR
Accreditation for formal education programs that provide entry-level professional preparation with a
major emphasis in Cancer Registry Management is offered by>>> NCRA
Hospital based Cancer Registry>>> Evaluating clinical care and hospital administration
Providing advocacy and educational opportunities to cancer patients
Improving patient care programs
Population-based cancer registry>>> - Advancing clinical, epidemiological, and health services research
on cancer
- Exploration of trends in cancer care
- Creation of regional and state benchmarks for hospitals
,- Determination of cancer patterns among various populations or sub-populations
- Monitoring cancer trends over time
- Guiding planning and evaluation of cancer control efforts to help prioritize health resource allocations
- Improving patient care programs
- Research into the cause of cancer
Specialty cancer registry>>> - Advancing clinical, epidemiological and health services research on cancer
- providing advocacy and educational opportunities to cancer patients
- gathering and disseminating epidemiologic data on a specific type of cancer
- research into the cause of cancer
The use of standard data item definitions facilitates>>> Training procedures for coders
Common editing procedures
Comparability of data
Standard data item>>> Data item whose codes, definitions, and coding instructions are shared among
registry organizations
Data dictionary>>> Provides coding instructions, code definitions, and the code options
Interoperability>>> Consistency with which varied organizations and software systems handle the
transmission of similar information
Lead time error>>> Can occur when medical technology advances and some cancers are diagnosed
earlier in their progression than in the past
Administrative data items>>> Can be used to identify the coding scheme in used when a case was
originally coded
Relevance of a data item>>> Can occur when medical technology advances and some cancers are
diagnosed earlier in their progression than in the past
How are accurate time frames determined for a specific process or task>>> Assessment of steps studies
Time-motion studies
Which items affect staffing>>> The facility type
Type and number of physician requests
,Number of meetings for which the registrar is a participant or staff
Budget
Advantages of having permanent cancer registry staff>>> - permanent staff can work remotely
- traditionally, there are no housing costs
- staff knows the facility and the job expected of them
- there is consistent staffing
Advantages of outsourcing the cancer registry>>> - the number of staff can often be increased or
decreased quickly
- short- or long-term commitments can be negotiated
- on-site or remote staffing can be negotiated
- specific aspects/projects or the entire responsibility of the cancer registry can be negotiated
How often should time-motion studies be performed>>> At predetermined intervals or when a new or
change of responsibility occurs
How many time-motion studies need to be done>>> One for each registry process or grouping of
processes as determined by the cancer registry
Registry staff can include>>> Epidemiologists
CTRs
Abstractors
Follow-up clerks
Statistical analysts
Advantage of a remote staff>>> Less office space needed at the facility
Flexible hours
Remote staff can work from anywhere, which gives the registry a larger pool of staff to choose from
Why would a registry need someone on-site>>> To staff cancer conferences or committee meetings
To process incoming mail
To manage outside requests for follow-up
To handle hard copy reports
, Effect electronic medical records has on registry operation>>> Allows for remote workers
Allows for chart retrieval from computers
Aggregates the patient information
Provides information in real or near real time
Where should computer monitors be placed>>> Computer monitors should be placed with the top line
at or below eye level
Cancer registry budget items>>> Funds for supplies, including providing snacks or drinks at meetings
Travel costs for meetings
Cost of electricity, heat, housekeeping, and maintenance staff
Salaries for registry staff
Which procedures should be done to ensure that all costs have been included in the budget>>> Keep
records of invoices
Analyze information from previous budgets
Check with other registrars
Review information supported by NAACCR or NCRA
What is a non revenue-producing department>>> A department that depends on a sponsoring
department and/or grants for support
Where can one look to find c urgent salary compensation>>> The internet
Human resources
Other registers
Want ads
Why does a registry continually monitor registry work flow>>> To keep up with current requirements
To keep appropriate staffing levels
Law that covers wrongful acts that result in harm to another person, such as invasion of privacy, and can
result in compensation to the injured part>>> Tort
A patient's right to personal privacy and confidential handling of medical records is covered under what
important federal law concerned with health insurance portability?>>> HIPAA
