Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2873859 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
External audits of the GTSD validate the accuracy and completeness of the data. Careful examination of unreported cases demonstrated no purposeful omission or gaming. Although these preliminary results are quite good, it is imperative that the audit process is refined and continues to expand along with the GTSD to insure reliability of the database. The audit results are currently being incorporated into educational and quality improvement processes to add further value.
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Authors
Mitchell J. MD, Cameron D. MD, Donna MPH, RN, Felix G. MD, Benjamin D. MD, MPH,