Greetings!

The CIBMTR CRCs (liaisons) are excited about the upcoming 2013 CRP/DM Tandem meeting on February 12 and 13, in Utah. This will be an educational and networking opportunity for all Data Managers. 

 

Some of the exciting things happening are:

 

Mentor Reception - the Mentors are back and growing in numbers. 

We will be having a reception on February 12 to meet the Mentors group and all of you are invited.

 

BMT-CTN Conference Joint Session with CRP/DM - On February 13, the groups will combine since the topics are pertinent to both.

 

$500 Best Abstract Award - This is the first year that we are offering this award.  Oral abstracts will be presented on February 13.

 

We look forward to seeing you all in Utah!

 

Sharon Meiers and Kay Gardner

CRC Managers, Milwaukee and Minneapolis campuses
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Marie Angeloro, RN, BSN
Stony Brook, NY
  
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Lindsay Dozeman
Iowa City, Iowa
What should I do first?
stressed DM
Here are a few recommendations to prioritize CIBMTR work:  (1) In FormsNet3, do a search for all Pre-TEDs (Form 2400) using Center Forms Due. Once the Pre-TED form is completed, successive forms due will activate.  (2)  Is the patient deceased?  If so, enter that data on either the TED or CRF form as appropriate per patient.  That eliminates some forms due. (3)  Check to see if the patient has received a cord blood unit, is participating in a BMT CTN Trial, OR, are there forms needed to meet CPI goals . . .if so, these forms should be completed next. The best way to unclutter the chaos is to keep up with deadlines for submission.
Still ticking? CIBMTR Form Revision - a PICC line

The Forms Revision project underway will save us all time and to be an efficient complement to the new FormsNet3 application. It will get to the heart of our needs and provide best access to long-term data collection, a PICC:

Process- data managers are involved in the revision process for user input and advice.
Investigation- researching and synchronizing with data forms of other organizations.
Change- there are twenty-six forms under scrutiny in the First Phase of forms revision.
Communication- The network will see the first phase of new forms this summer. You will have Training Modules to explain the changes, plus edited Form Manuals at the same time.  You will receive detailed communication on these revisions.
ONE Primary Contact per center PLEASE . . . .
Your center can have only one primary CIBMTR contact. We depend on the primary contact to keep center information secure. The primary contact is in charge of all administrative functions having to do with new, changing, and departing staff and also receives information from CIBMTR to be distributed as necessary. If the primary is leaving their role, he or she must complete a  User Access Form  and pass the LDAP Primary contact Security Role to the next Primary Contact before leaving. If that is not done, the center needs to renew their role through CIBMTR. Center data is a big deal and security must be maintained. The Primary Contact security role is like the baton in a relay race..........
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Issue contributors:  Sharon Meiers, Kay Gardner, Monique Ammi, Lori Colt