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FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS (FAQ) |
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- Who is
eligible to participate in this program? A - All breast centers are welcome to participate. The breast center does not have to be a member of the NCBC; however, benefits of participation will vary for members and non-members |
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- Can I start anytime I want to? A - Yes, you may start at any time. Entering your data is dependent upon your schedule, the availability of staff to secure and enter the data and when you or your administration wants to compare themselves with others on a measure. Once you enter data you will have immediate comparisons. |
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- Do I
need to complete all the measures at once? A - No, each participant may complete each measure at their own pace. However, it is beneficial to complete the measures as soon as possible in order to begin benefiting from the comparison reports. |
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- Can I
view a complete list of the measures before I participate? A - Yes. You can receive a sample list of the measures from the NCBC office. The sample list will list the title of each measure; the numerator and denominator will not be specified. |
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- I am
the manager of multiple breast center sites within one healthcare system.
How do I enter all of my data for each center? A - Each site must have its own unique quality profile and login information. A separate data entry person and oversight person must be identified on each data validity agreement. |
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- If I
was a participant in the older version of this program, do I need to
re-enter my center's Profile data into Phase I? A - Yes, data is being measured differently in the new version of the program, so we do need all centers to re-enter their Profile data. |
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- If I
was a participant in the older version of this program, do I need to
re-enter my center's data into the measures? A - No. All previous participants' data will be carried over into the new system of the measures. |
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- What
are the qualifications that must be met to reach the different certification
levels? A - To view a full list of the qualifications for each certification level, please email or call the NCBC office at ncbc@breastcare.org or 574-267-8058 to request a certification application. |
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- Are you
working with the ACS and their quality program? A - Yes. The NCBC is providing them with information on Breast Center types and also have members serving on their Board. The major difference between the two programs is that the NAPBC is an on-site survey addressing structural components of care while the NQMBC is an on-line program addressing processes of quality care and specific quality performance indicators. |