STS National Database audits are designed to complement internal quality controls by examining the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of the data collected within the Database. Ten percent of participating sites in each component database have been selected for independent audits in 2025.
Review the STS National Database Audit Policy.
If you have questions regarding the audit process, contact Emily Conrad, STS National Database Education Manager, via email or at 312-202-5839.
Healthcare Management Solutions, LLC (HMS) has been contracted by STS to conduct the STS Adult Cardiac Audit. This will be a remote audit. Please find attached audit instructions.
Cardiac Registry Support, LLC (CRS) has been contracted by STS to conduct the STS Congenital Heart Audit. This will be a remote audit. Please find attached audit instructions. Follow the link to a short video on how to stay audit ready and provide your OR Log information.
Cardiac Registry Support, LLC (CRS) has been contracted by STS to conduct the STS General Thoracic Audit. This will be a remote audit. Please find attached audit instructions and a sample of how to bookmark the required medical record documents.
Healthcare Management Solutions, LLC (HMS) has been contracted by STS to conduct the STS Intermacs Audit. This will be a remote audit. Please find audit instructions below.
Healthcare Management Solutions, LLC (HMS) has been contracted by STS to conduct the STS Pedimacs Audit. This will be a remote audit. Please find audit instructions below.