Program Requirements

 Personnel
  • A Data Manager will be necessary for chart abstraction and entering data into the Web based on-line tool.
 Software
  • Participants may submit data through a web-based data entry tool provided by NCDR™ at no additional charge.
  • Commercial software will also begin to be available over the next several months. If you are a CathPCI Registry™ participant, we encourage you to contact your vendor if you are interested.
 Enrollment and Participation Fees
  • In order to begin the process of enrolling in the ICD Registry™ you must complete the intent to join application. Once you complete the application you will be e-mailed an enrollment packet with additional instructions within 24 hours.
 Hardware
  • Hardware requirements differ among software vendors. CathPCI Registry™ Participants should contact certified software vendors for hardware requirements. ICD Registry™ and CARE Registry™ participants should have Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x or Netscape 6.x to best view the NCDR™ online data collection tool.
 Office Space
  • Space requirements must accommodate space for a desk with computer, monitor, printer, and file space.



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