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Providing web-based training modules for cancer registration and surveillance

Table C

Items to Be Included in a Computerized Registry Operations Manual

Instructions for initiation and termination of computer operations
Instructions for completing routine tasks
Description of potential problems and resolutions
Documentation of edit checks
Backup and data-loss prevention procedures
Disaster recovery plan
Security procedures
Data submission to central registry

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SEER Training Modules: Table C. U.S. National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute. Cited 26 December 2025. Available from: https://training.seer.cancer.gov.

Table C

Items to Be Included in a Computerized Registry Operations Manual

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