Data Plan Part 2: Registry Operations Manager Viewpoint-Video: Data Plan Part 2

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The webinar outlined the importance of data integrity and quality in trauma registry management, presented by Robin Schrader, Operations Manager at VCU Medical Center. Key aspects discussed included the requirement for a written data quality plan as mandated in the "Resources for the Optimal Care of Injured Patients 2022," which stipulates trauma centers must conduct quarterly data reviews to ensure accuracy. Schrader explained that data integrity entails consistent, complete, and accurate information, emphasizing the use of the ALCOA principles—Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, and Accurate—in data handling.<br /><br />The session highlighted why quality data is crucial for performance improvement, research validity, resource allocation, injury prevention programs, and maintaining hospital accreditations. Furthermore, it explored strategies for internal and external data validation, including random re-abstraction of records, monthly reporting, and reviews of specific data points like comorbidities, coding accuracy, and discharge dispositions. The need for transparent communication and consistent validation efforts among the trauma team to maintain and improve data quality was underscored. Practical insights were also offered on managing validation processes in low-volume or understaffed trauma centers, ensuring all team members participate in maintaining data accuracy. The webinar concluded with references to establishing robust reporting and review systems to uphold data standards.

Keywords

data integrity

trauma registry

data quality plan

ALCOA principles

performance improvement

data validation

trauma centers

Robin Schrader

VCU Medical Center