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Pareto Chart - Answer: 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 - Answer: data-driven tool: a vertical bar graph
depicting a frequency distribution
Run Charts and Control Charts - Answer: 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 - Answer: 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) - Answer: idea-
driven tool - a diagram that relates a key performance problem
(head) to its potential causes (bones). Also called Ishikawa
Check Sheet - Answer: idea-driven tool - document occurrences
of an event over time (i.e. central registry calling patients for
study)
Flow Chart - Answer: 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 -
Answer: 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) - Answer: measures the accuracy of the
data
, Quality Improvement (QI) - Answer: examines the
causes/processes behind the inaccuracies and the changes that
can be implemented to reduce errors
Central Registries - Flow - Answer: -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 - Answer:
-CA program administrator (admin & budget)
-Oncology nurse
-Social worker
-CTR/ODS
Cancer Committee Required Physician Members - Answer:
Cancer Committee Chair
CoC liaison physician & at least one physician representing each
of the dx & tx services:
pathology
diagnostic radiology
surgery
Verified Questions & Detailed
Explanations Graded A+
Professional Academic Assistance Services
Pareto Chart - Answer: 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 - Answer: data-driven tool: a vertical bar graph
depicting a frequency distribution
Run Charts and Control Charts - Answer: 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 - Answer: 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) - Answer: idea-
driven tool - a diagram that relates a key performance problem
(head) to its potential causes (bones). Also called Ishikawa
Check Sheet - Answer: idea-driven tool - document occurrences
of an event over time (i.e. central registry calling patients for
study)
Flow Chart - Answer: 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 -
Answer: 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) - Answer: measures the accuracy of the
data
, Quality Improvement (QI) - Answer: examines the
causes/processes behind the inaccuracies and the changes that
can be implemented to reduce errors
Central Registries - Flow - Answer: -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 - Answer:
-CA program administrator (admin & budget)
-Oncology nurse
-Social worker
-CTR/ODS
Cancer Committee Required Physician Members - Answer:
Cancer Committee Chair
CoC liaison physician & at least one physician representing each
of the dx & tx services:
pathology
diagnostic radiology
surgery
