ODS EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2024
Pareto Chart - Answers-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 - Answers-data-driven tool: a vertical bar graph depicting a frequency
distribution
Run Charts and Control Charts - Answers-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 - Answers-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 axi s).
(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) - Answers-idea-driven tool - a diagram that
relates a key performance problem (head) to its potential causes (bones). Also called
Ishikawa
Check Sheet - Answers-idea-driven tool - document occurrences of an event over time
(i.e. central registry calling patients for study)
Flow Chart - Answers-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 - Answers-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) - Answers-measures the accuracy of the data
Quality Improvement (QI) - Answers-examines the causes/processes behind the
inaccuracies and the changes that can be implemented to reduce errors
, Central Registries - Flow - Answers--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 - Answers--CA program
administrator (admin & budget)
-Oncology nurse
-Social worker
-CTR/ODS
Cancer Committee Required Physician Members - Answers-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 - Answers-Cancer Conference Coordinator
Cancer Registry Quality Coordinator
SEER (Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program) - Answers-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 - Answers-
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 - Answers--Meet at least
once each calendar QUARTER
-Schedule and reschedule meetings
-Accurately document activity in minutes
-Establish subcommittees or workgroups as needed
Pareto Chart - Answers-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 - Answers-data-driven tool: a vertical bar graph depicting a frequency
distribution
Run Charts and Control Charts - Answers-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 - Answers-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 axi s).
(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) - Answers-idea-driven tool - a diagram that
relates a key performance problem (head) to its potential causes (bones). Also called
Ishikawa
Check Sheet - Answers-idea-driven tool - document occurrences of an event over time
(i.e. central registry calling patients for study)
Flow Chart - Answers-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 - Answers-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) - Answers-measures the accuracy of the data
Quality Improvement (QI) - Answers-examines the causes/processes behind the
inaccuracies and the changes that can be implemented to reduce errors
, Central Registries - Flow - Answers--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 - Answers--CA program
administrator (admin & budget)
-Oncology nurse
-Social worker
-CTR/ODS
Cancer Committee Required Physician Members - Answers-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 - Answers-Cancer Conference Coordinator
Cancer Registry Quality Coordinator
SEER (Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program) - Answers-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 - Answers-
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 - Answers--Meet at least
once each calendar QUARTER
-Schedule and reschedule meetings
-Accurately document activity in minutes
-Establish subcommittees or workgroups as needed
