Welcome to this learning activity titled Start Here. Upon completion of this four-part learning activity, the learner should be able to utilize the registry site manager and individual user checklists to ensure successful registry setup. Locate registry resource documents and identify the location of the 10 steps to registry success. Welcome to the National Cardiovascular Data Registry. Now that you've become a registry participant, it's time to get started with your setup and orientation and begin the forward path to transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health. The Start Here link is your first step in this process. There are three valuable steps to complete in the Start Here link. The first is to review NCDR registry program requirements on the Start Here landing page. The second is to access NCDR orientation available in links under Start Here link. Options are available for domestic participation as well as international participation. And the third is to read through the action items on this landing page for all NCDR participants. To access the NCDR registry program requirements documentation for your review, just click the blue link and you will see multiple program requirement documents are available. The hospital master agreement your facility signed indicates your institution agrees to comply with the NCDR participant responsibilities and obligations outlined in the ACCF hospital registry program requirements. NCDR participant responsibilities and obligations may be updated periodically and ACC will provide notification when the program requirements have been modified. It is a responsibility of all participants to be familiar with this content. Access NCDR orientation which is available for domestic participation as well as international participation. Click on the appropriate selection for your facility and take the following steps. First, review the important first steps and useful information documents and videos provided. Domestic and international NCDR onboarding links are provided to help orient all new users to the NCDR registry with important first steps and useful information that includes checklists as well as informational documents and videos. Access a checklist to assist registry site managers or RSMs with registry startup items. The RSM is responsible for maintaining end user oversight of a specific NCDR registry item including creating staff profiles, assigning website privileges, assigning and monitoring website access, and maintaining updated information. This two-page checklist ensures the registry site manager completes all necessary actions for their site to be on the pathway to registry success. As the registry site manager, one of the many responsibilities is ensuring the information in your hospital's NCDR site profile is accurate by updating it when changes occur. The individual checklist is provided to assist with individual setup items. This concise list ensures the success of the registry user whose contributions are vital to registry success. The first item listed is to set up the individual profile which includes providing contact information. This important step ensures ability to communicate effectively. Become familiar with our NCDR terminology document which was developed to improve understanding of NCDR frequently used acronyms and terminology. Also, make sure to watch short videos which will provide our mission and vision, the history of NCDR, and the value you will find through participation. Once you have reviewed the content in the important first steps and useful information sections, please note the five action items listed for you. Here's what you should do. Begin with the important first steps and useful information and then systematically advance through each of these action items until you have completed all of them. Action item number one. Complete all of the information in your administration link. We have provided four videos to assist you. Action item number two. Review each of these eight videos to help you understand the process of using the registry from beginning to end. These videos will assist you in developing a systematic approach to training staff and setting expectations in addition to learning valuable information regarding functionality within the data registry. Action item number three. Make sure you are aware of and utilize all available NCDR resources. 13 videos have been created to assist you in your awareness of these resources. Action item number four. Know NCDR terminology. 21 videos are available to assist you with briefly defining terminology and acronyms frequently used in NCDR. Action item number five. Access our NCDR Learning Center. Here you will find more in-depth content for education and learning and you'll be able to claim CE credits for your participation. In order to claim CE credits, you must access the Learning Center. Also, access our Quality Improvement for Institutions website at cvqualityacc.org. Here you'll find tools and products which can assist you in your process of improving patient care and outcomes. To complete the three steps on the landing page for the Start Here link, please make sure you read through the action items for all NCDR participants. These action items are provided as a written form of step-by-step tasks which should be taken by all participating facilities to maximize your participation in the NCDR registry. Reading through this Start Here landing page will further assist you on how to get acquainted with the NCDR website, reach out for registry support, join registry calls, and much more. If you have questions after reviewing the Start Here link, the orientation package, and the written action items on this page, always feel free to reach out to our Business Support Operations team at 1-800-257-4737 or email us at ncdr at acc.org. We're here to help you on your pathway to success with NCDR. Thank you for participating in this lesson of the learning activity titled Start Here.

National Cardiovascular Data Registry

NCDR orientation

website setup

program requirements

registry terminology