New Data Specifications Released for the Adult Cardiac Surgery Database
STS has released new data and software specifications for the Adult Cardiac Surgery Database, version 2.61.
Version 2.61 has expanded to 384 fields. Major changes to the data specifications include:
Inclusion of unique patient identifiers
Addition of Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) fields
Resource Utilization Code (RUC) fields
Upgraded Valve Manufacturer key
Mapped fields with the ACC
The following document shows the field changes from v2.52.1 to v2.61: 2.61 Field Changes
The mandatory start date of the 2.61 specifications will be January 1, 2008.
All software vendors for the Adult Cardiac Surgery Database will be undergoing certification for the new specifications. Once the certification and validation process has been completed, vendors will begin installation of version 2.61 at all their contracted sites. All participating sites must begin using 2.61 data specifications and software on January 1, 2008 or earlier.
All sites must use version 2.61 for all surgeries that occur on January 1, 2008 and forward.
To download the 2.61 data and software speciifications, click on the following link:
2.61 Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Specifications
Associate Member category is open to Data Managers
STS has expanded its Associate Member category to include scientists at the doctorate level conducing research in the field of thoracic surgery, physician assistants, perfusionists, nurses, nurse practitioners, practice administrators, data managers, and other non-physician allied health care professionals who support and work directly with thoracic surgeons.
The STS Membership and Associate Membership applications are now online.
Click on the link to access the Membership brochure and to download the application:
Become a Member
Additional information on the STS Associate Membership category can be obtained by contacting Sonia Armendariz at SArmendariz@sts.org.
Composite Quality Measurement Methodology Executive Summary
The STS Composite Quality Measurement Methodology Executive Summary is now available.
Quick Links
STS has added quick links that will allow visitors on the STS website to easily access two of the most used web pages.
To locate the STS web page that will guide you through the Steps to Participation in the STS National Database, use the following quick link: www.sts.org/participate.
To locate the STS web page for data managers of the STS National Database, use the following quick link: www.sts.org/datamanager.
