Laura Vondenhuevel

Coordinates the functions and workflow of the network cancer registry which spans 8 hospitals and related outpatient facilities to ensure timely and accurate data collection and submissions. Manage the staff responsible for the day to day operations of the network cancer registry. Update and maintain the policy and procedures that govern the network cancer registry. Assist and support the work to maintain Integrated Network Cancer Program accreditation with the Commission on Cancer. As a member of the leadership team in the network’s oncology service line, provide input on strategic plans, annual budgets, and other initiatives in line with the mission and vision of Kettering Health.

Responsible for overseeing cancer registry operations and coordinating cancer registry job duties for a system client, including eight hospitals of various sizes and varying accreditation statuses (CoC & NAPBC). Managed staff assigned to multiple cancer registry contracts with various clients in Ohio and other states, including adult and pediatric facilities in a remote work environment. Participated in the development and worked on department specific goals as related to the strategic direction of our division.

Additional positions I held during my tenure:

• Cancer Registry System Coordinator (Oct 2014-Dec 2015)
• Cancer Information Specialist (Jan 2012-Oct 2014)

Courses taught: Medical Terminology, Medicolegal and Ethics in Healthcare Records, Medicolegal and Ethics in Healthcare Records, Alternative Health Records and Registries, and Drug Classification for Coding.

Provided CTR oversight to the cancer registrar, who was not credentialed, for this CoC accredited pediatric cancer program, who accessioned about 80 cases per year. In addition, completed all aspects of cancer registry management during this training: abstracting, casefinding, and follow-up. Coordinated cancer conferences and the cancer committee. Maintained documentation to show compliance with CoC standards.

Cancer registrar for this CoC accredited DoD facility. Completed all aspects of cancer registry management: abstracting, casefinding, and follow-up. Coordinated cancer conferences and the cancer committee. Maintained documentation to show compliance with CoC standards. Worked with the Air Force Tumor Registry Consultant to assist other bases with cancer registry work or training as needed.

Cancer registrar in a small, CoC accredited community hospital where we accessioned about 600 cases per year. Completed all aspects of cancer registry management: abstracting, casefinding, and follow-up. Coordinated cancer conferences and the cancer committee. Maintained documentation to show compliance with CoC standards.