This module contains three sections - Casefinding for Registrars, Casefinding Technology for Registrars, and Follow-Up. After successful completion of this module, participants will earn 1.5 hours of continuing education.
Learning Objectives:
Casefinding for Registrars
Review source documents
Define reportability requirements
Outline Class of Case
Discuss the purpose of the suspense file
Casefinding Technology for Registrars
Discuss casefinding automation and the effectiveness it brings to the registry processes
Address using automated data for tracking appointments, ICD-10 codes, pathology, and treatment information
Identify caveats/limitations in the data
Explain the importance of registrars to automation
Follow-Up
Review methods for obtaining follow-up information
List sources typically used
Discuss the importance of entering data, including vital status, cancer status, date-of-last contact, first recurrence, progression of disease, and subsequent treatment will also be addressed
