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Data will be submitted once per week, every Wednesday. If data can't be sent on Wednesday the main office needs to be contacted. This standardized send day is required to prevent mix-ups for the [[data processor]]s. | Data will be submitted once per week, every Wednesday. If data can't be sent on Wednesday the main office needs to be contacted. This standardized send day is required to prevent mix-ups for the [[data processor]]s. | ||
Collectors must follow-up charts to the Ward and to Medical Records for completion | *Collectors must follow-up charts to the Ward and to Medical Records for completion. | ||
*Managers, Directors & Researchers are utilizing this information regularly. [see stat reporting article. | |||
*When a patient is discharged, his information must be completed and submitted within 2 days of discharge from your unit. | |||
== Quality Checks == | == Quality Checks == | ||
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== Who will handle queries? == | == Who will handle queries? == | ||
Question and answers should posted here on the WIKI. | *Question and answers should posted here on the WIKI. | ||
Please refer to the article: [[Communication for the CCMDB]]. | Please refer to the article: [[Communication for the CCMDB]]. | ||
== Requests for correction / clarification == | == Requests for correction/clarification/audits == | ||
*Regular queries in regards to data elements are submitted back to the data collector for clarification. (emails, fax, voice mail or spreadsheets). Clarification will be completed within the time frame that has been is requested by the manager or data processor. | |||
== The importance of common practices == | == The importance of common practices == | ||
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[[Category:Data_Collection_Guide]] | [[Category:Data_Collection_Guide]] | ||
Revision as of 23:53, 2008 October 29
Collection Frequency
Data collectors are required to collect patient information ideally at least 3-4 times per week to keep up with the collection process, and to minimize back-logging of profiles.
Data will be submitted once per week, every Wednesday. If data can't be sent on Wednesday the main office needs to be contacted. This standardized send day is required to prevent mix-ups for the data processors.
- Collectors must follow-up charts to the Ward and to Medical Records for completion.
- Managers, Directors & Researchers are utilizing this information regularly. [see stat reporting article.
- When a patient is discharged, his information must be completed and submitted within 2 days of discharge from your unit.
Quality Checks
Data collectors are required to check all their data to ensure that all fields are complete prior to sending.
Who will handle queries?
- Question and answers should posted here on the WIKI.
Please refer to the article: Communication for the CCMDB.
Requests for correction/clarification/audits
- Regular queries in regards to data elements are submitted back to the data collector for clarification. (emails, fax, voice mail or spreadsheets). Clarification will be completed within the time frame that has been is requested by the manager or data processor.
The importance of common practices
It is important that we maintain a clear standard in the collection processes for all sites so we can collate a database with quality information. This data will be used to manage and improved standards, quality of care and resource utilization of ICU’s across the city of Winnipeg.