| Item # | Length | Source of Standard | Year Implemented | Version Implemented | Year Retired | Version Retired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,946 | 1 | CoC | 2021 | 21 |
Was the first course of treatment (diagnosis, staging, treatment or other cancer management events) impacted by hospital availability (limited access to facilities or postponement of non-essential procedures) due to COVID-19 pandemic? (No; First Course Delayed; First Course Altered; First Course Cancelled). Collection based on diagnosis years 2020 and 2021.
To evaluate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on cancer patients.
Codes
| 1 | Treatment not affected; active surveillance, no change |
| 2 | First Course of Treatment timeline delayed |
| 3 | First Course of Treatment plan altered |
| 4 | Cancelled First Course of Treatment |
| 5 | Patient refused treatment due to COVID-19 |
| 9 | Not known if treatment affected |
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