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The second section of the workplan template leads the programmer to describe the file structure used by the multi-site program.
The fourth section of the workplan template directs the lead programmer to write directions for running the multi-site program and transferring the data.
The workplan template guides the lead programmer through creating a comprehensive workplan that will support site analysts in running and evaluating the multi-site program.
A comprehensive workplan ensures that site analysts have the information they need to run a multi-site program, evaluate the results, and return the results to the lead site.
The first tool is a workplan template that can be customized by the lead programmer to clearly identify what site analysts should expect from the multi-site program, including what PHI the output datasets should contain.
The second performance support tool is a checklist that site analysts can use to ensure that multi-site program output conforms to expectations and does not contain protected health information beyond what is allowed under the multi-site research agreements.
For example, when the multi-site program finishes processing the data, it could create a report indicating which output files were created, whether the output contained fieldnames indicating key elements of PHI such as "Medical_Record_Number", and whether the numerical output contained values that might indicate small populations.
The first tool is a workplan template that helps programmers create consistent multi-site programs.
Together the two tools create a formal multi-site programming workflow designed to reduce the chance of accidental PHI disclosure.
We formed a working group of HMORN site programmers and investigators (PHI Work Group) with more than 30 combined years of multi-site programming experience.
