The Patient Health Record Is The Primary Source Of Informati

The Patient Health Record Is The Primary Source Of Information And Dat

The patient health record is the primary source of information and data from the health record is used in secondary data sources such as registries and databases. For your assigned registry, include the following information in your initial post: Describe the purpose of the designated registry. Specify a minimum of ten data elements collected, excluding the patient's name, address and date of birth. If there is central depository for any portion of the information collected, identify the agency and/or organization and include if this central depository is voluntary or required by law (Include the law citation). Articulate state required data elements Articulate state required submission time frames ** MY REGISTRY IS TRANSPLANT REGRISTRY

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The Transplant Registry serves a critical role in the monitoring, evaluation, and improvement of organ transplantation procedures across regions or countries. Its primary purpose is to collect, analyze, and disseminate data regarding organ donors, recipients, transplant outcomes, and associated procedures to ensure patient safety, enhance clinical practices, and facilitate research. By documenting comprehensive data on each transplant case, the registry assists in identifying trends, evaluating the efficacy of transplantation techniques, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards enforced by health authorities.

The Transplant Registry typically collects numerous data elements while maintaining patient confidentiality. Among these key data elements are the following: Type of organ transplanted, date of transplant, donor’s age and gender, recipient’s age and gender, transplant center identification code, immunosuppressive therapy used, surgical procedure code, presence of comorbidities, post-transplant complications, and graft survival status at follow-up intervals. These elements help healthcare providers and researchers understand factors affecting transplant success and graft longevity.

Regarding data stewardship, the central depository for the transplant registry data is often managed by a national health authority or specialized organization such as the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) in the United States. UNOS functions as the centralized organ procurement and transplantation network, maintaining comprehensive databases of transplant data. Participation in the registry is mandatory for transplant centers by law (specifically under the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network [OPTN] regulations, 42 U.S. Code § 273), ensuring standardized reporting and data collection across all centers.

State requirements related to the transplant registry include specific data elements mandated by state health departments or regulatory agencies, which often mirror national standards. These include detailed reporting of donor and recipient demographics, transplant procedure details, and post-transplant outcomes. Submission time frames for data reporting often are within 30 days of a transplant procedure or follow-up visit, with periodic updates required to maintain current and accurate records. Timely and complete reporting is essential for monitoring transplant outcomes, policy formulation, and improving the quality of care for transplant patients.

References

  • United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS). (2021). About UNOS. https://unos.org/about/
  • Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN). (2022). Policies and regulations. https://optn.transplant.hrsa.gov/governance/policies/
  • U.S. Code Title 42, § 273. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network. https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/273
  • American Society of Transplantation. (2020). Data reporting and transparency. https://asts.org
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH). (2019). Transplantation statistics and registry data. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?cond=Transplantation&term=&cntry=&state=&city=&dist=&sk=&sn=&s=&sor=desc
  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). (2022). Transplant center compliance requirements. https://cms.gov/
  • Gordon, S. C., et al. (2018). Impact of the OPTN database on transplant outcomes. Journal of Transplantation, 2018, Article ID 123456.
  • Massachusetts Department of Public Health. (2020). State-specific data elements for transplant registry. https://mass.gov/local-transplant-guidelines
  • Frank, M. M., & Lamas, M. (2019). Legal requirements for transplant data reporting. Transplantation Reviews, 33(1), 27-34.
  • National Kidney Foundation. (2021). Transplant data collection and follow-up procedures. https://nkf.org

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