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Every registry should develop and maintain a policy and procedure
manual that documents each phase of cancer registry operations.
This manual promotes smooth operation of the registry and
serves as a training reference for new staff. A complete and
current procedure manual can help registry staff identify
changes in the profession. Table
B contains a list of items that should be included in
a registry's policy and procedure manual.
In addition to a a policy and procedure manual, computerized
registries must also maintain an operations manual that addresses
the items listed in Table
C.
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The cancer committee or registry's governing
body should be involved with the development of the
policy and procedure manual. Once developed it should
be reviewed and revised at least once a year. The procedure
manual must be updated as procedures change to maintain
current documentation.
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