Resources for Data Managers

Data Manager Guidance

Advances in Quality & Outcomes: A Data Managers Meeting

To receive continuing education credit, access the online evaluation at corexcel.com/sts. To receive a certificate or claim CE credit for any session(s), you must complete an evaluation. The evaluation must be completed in one sitting; if you do not do so, your progress will be lost.

Participants may choose to claim nursing contact hours, perfusionist CEUs, or a certificate of attendance. Your certificate will be sent as a PDF to the email address provided during the evaluation process. Certificates will be processed once a month based on the prior month's completions, through Friday, December 13, 2024. 

There is still time to register for the virtual pass – STS members receive discounts. Learn more. 

Data Manager Collaborative

This program (formerly the Data Manager Mentorship Program) pairs data managers who are seeking advice related to data abstraction. After submitting a sign-up form, you will be matched based on registry type, STS-certified software vendor, and other factors. STS will share your contact information with other data manager(s) to facilitate an ongoing professional relationship. Learn more and sign up.

If you have questions about the program, contact the STS Database Operations Team.

Regional Groups

STS National Database regional groups offer a collaborative networking environment for peer-to-peer support and non-clinical guidance related to data abstraction. Learn more. 

STS National Database News

This monthly e-newsletter offers news and updates about the STS National Database. STS data managers and surgeon participants receive a free subscription, which includes updates for each registry in which they participate. Do you have colleagues who should be receiving STS National Database News? Or would you like to receive a copy? Fill out this form to be added to the mailing list for future issues. 

Clinical Question Request Form

Are you struggling with a clinical question regarding data abstraction? Fill out the Clinical Question Request Form and get a response within 30 days.

Contact and Support

STS is available to help you with questions regarding the STS National Database. 

If you have specific questions regarding the platform or participant reports, contact the STS National Database helpdesk. You will receive a helpdesk ticket, and STS will aim to follow up with you within 2 business days. Note: Heavy call and email volumes are anticipated as harvest deadlines approach. We appreciate your patience. 

For general questions (like invoicing, updating contacts, or harvest schedules), contact the STS National Database staff team. For public reporting questions, contact STS Public Reporting. 

Essential Forms and Resources

• Database participant role descriptions
• Database participant and platform roles
• Participant contact form
• Schedule A
• Schedule B
• Database software and vendors
• STS National Database audits (login required)
• List of mortality status fields
• STS/IQVIA uploader instructions
• ACSD Data Manager Survey Results 2023
• Minor data requests for quality improvement
• CHSD DM Survey 2023
• GTSD DM Survey 2023
• Intermacs DM Survey 2023
   

How-To Videos

Adult Cardiac Surgery Database

The ACSD data collection forms and training manual require a participant login. (If you need assistance with your login credentials, contact STS Member services.) 

ACSD Webinars

Not receiving notices about weekly webinars? Add your name to the interest list.

General Thoracic Surgery Database

The GTSD data collection forms and training manual require a participant login. (If you need assistance with your login credentials, contact STS Member services.) 

GTSD Webinars

Not receiving notices about weekly webinars? Add your name to the interest list.

Congenital Heart Surgery Database

The CHSD data collection forms and training manual require a participant login. (If you need assistance with your login credentials, contact STS Member services.) 

CHSD Webinars

Not receiving notices about weekly webinars? Add your name to the interest list.

Intermacs Database

Intermacs Webinars

Not receiving notices about weekly webinars? Add your name to the interest list.