Technology Downloads (for active CARE Registry™ participants and vendors only):

Master File Downloads	Last Updated
CARE Devices	07/31/08	Download   View
CARE Adverse Events	02/12/08	Download   View
CARE Medications	02/12/08	Download   View
CARE Closure Methods	02/12/08	Download   View

If you are using the NCDR's Data Collection Tool, all CARE Devices, Closure Methods, Medications, and Adverse Events are automatically updated.

If you would like to receive an email notifying you of any updates, please review your Email Preferences from the 'Individual Profile' section of the Administraion menu. (Must be an active CARE Registry™ participant or vendor.)

Instructions for downloading, saving and importing the files to your data collection application (only required if using CARE certified vendor software to enter CARE Registry™ patient/admission records):

Step 1:	Click on the appropriate link(s) to download and save the updated file(s). If using Internet Explorer: Click on "File" then "Save As…" If using Netscape Navigator: Click on "File" then "Save Page As…" You will be prompted for a location to save the file. It's recommended that you save the file to your Desktop so it can be loaded into the application from that location. Do not change the name of the file when saving.
Step 2:	In your NCDR data entry application, go to "NCDR Maintenance" and select the appropriate function to import the downloaded file into your application.
Step 3:	In your NCDR data entry application, verify that the new CARE Devices, closure methods, adverse events and medications are present and are available for selection.

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