Getting Started – Two EASY Steps!
Step One:
To explain the program and clarify your interest, please see About the Surgeon Program. This provides a clear understanding of the multiple benefits of this quality program. Once explained, we know you and your team will benefit from participation. To get started, the first step is to fill out a participation application form. Due to the complexity of this quality program, all NQMBC Quality Programs require NCBC Facility Membership. Filling out the form does not obligate you in any way but initiates communication with our team to demonstrate the program for you. This quality process is totally anonymous, meaning that no one will ever be able to see any information about your particular breast practice. Yet all participating centers will be able to see aggregate information of all participating surgeons across the country. Data can be filtered so your site can compare with other similar sites in size and scope.
Step Two:
Once the participation application form is submitted, you will be contacted by NCBC Staff for a SITE TOUR and to answer any questions. After the SITE TOUR and the personal demonstration, you have to opportunity to join the NQMBC Surgeon Program. Once your application has been completed, thereafter you will receive a login number to begin entering data and comparing yourself with others. Our staff is available to guide you step by step to enter data and obtain immediate results.
Only vetted, accurate data can be submitted to maintain the integrity of NQMBC quality comparison reports. An important component of this application is a data validity agreement form that ensures that only accurate data is submitted. This registration process may take up to 3 business days.
Why is the Data Validity Agreement required with each login?
The NCBC asks all surgeons who wish to participate in the NQMBC – Surgeon Program to consenting to a Data Validity Agreement. By consenting to this agreement, the surgeon avows to the NCBC that the surgeon will be a participant in the NQMBC – Surgeon Program. This agreement serves as verification that the data a surgeon provides will be true and accurate.
This agreement also declares that the NCBC will keep all data submitted confidential in perpetuity. The NCBC will enroll the surgeon in the NQMBC – Surgeon Program.