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Dive into the comprehensive training and support program offered by the Missouri Cancer Registry (MCR) to enhance registrar skills, improve data quality, and streamline time management. From initial training to ongoing support, learn how MCR is dedicated to empowering registrars in capturing accurate cancer data. With a service-oriented approach, continuous training, and various support channels, MCR ensures proficient registrars adapt to industry changes and achieve excellence. Discover resources, casefinding guides, and the newly launched MCR website for easy access to essential materials. Elevate your registry skills with MCR's tailored training approach. Acknowledgments to the CDC/NPCR Cooperative Agreement and the University of Missouri-Columbia for supporting this initiative.
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ONE-ON-ONE FOR EXCELLENCE Missouri Cancer Registry Brenda L. Lee, CTR Missouri Cancer Registry University of Missouri-Columbia Supported by CDC/NPCR Cooperative Agreement #U55/CCU721904-03 and a contract between the University of Missouri and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Sue Vest, BS, CTR, Project Manager, MCR Jeannette Jackson-Thompson, MSPH, PhD, Operations Director, MCR and Research Asst. Professor, Health Management & Informatics, University of Missouri-Columbia Nancy Cole, BS, CTR, Non-hospital Coordinator, MCR Debbie Smith, BS, CTR, Quality Assurance Coordinator, MCR
Reporting Types • Electronic • Manual • Scannable forms • Circuit-riding • Copies of charts
Challenges for hospital-based registrars • Limited resources • Time management • Training opportunities
Service-oriented Approach • Who needs training? • New Registrars • “Old” registrars
New Registrars (On-site) • Initial training for new registrars: • Checklist • New registrar packet • 1-2 day training.
New Registrar (Pre-Training) • Identify/locate necessary manuals/ resources • Review manuals • Abstract cases
Experience Central Registry Casefinding MCR Manual ICD-0-3 Staging Summary manual Adobe PDF abstract Practice MCR website and other resources New Registrars (On-site) • Areas covered during training:
New Registrars (Follow-up) • 25 Abstracts • Phone training • Additional one-on-one • Evaluation
“Old” Registrars • Registrars in smaller hospitals that report manually • Registrars who need a little extra education/support • Registrars at hospitals with poor audit results
Continuous Training • Need for continuous ongoing training • Phone training • Additional one-on-one
Other Support • Abstracting questions • Toll-free telephone line available for questions • CTR available for questions • Web site • MCR Update
Results • Better understanding of the registry • Less time on corrections • Better communication
The only thing certain in the cancer registry field is: CHANGE!
We now have our own website! • MCR website can be accessed at: http://mcr.umh.edu • Links available • MCR manual with appendices