(e) Timeliness tools

Tool number	Tool name	Description and how to use	Format
Timeliness-1a	Building blocks—schedule for entering RVCT data	Timeline table. This is a building-block diagram addressing what RVCT variables should be entered and identifies the time frame when those variables should be entered. This helps field staff know when information should be available and when the state central office expects it to be entered.	Word
Timeliness-1b	Schedule for entering RVCT data	Timeline table similar to timeliness tool 1a. It is in a table format rather than the graphic of the building blocks.	Word
Timeliness-2	Quarterly case summary	Document that summarizes timeliness measures and objectives for a predetermined set of TB patients. Predefined case outcome objectives are presented for that particular set of TB patients.	Excel
Timeliness-3	Timeliness data dictionary	Description of the data used to calculate timeliness measures for analysis. These measures are used to determine completion of state objectives.	Word
Timeliness-4	2010 Final verbal case counts and data submissions	Spreadsheet for case count.	Excel
Timeliness-5	Timeline for reporting TB data to CDC	Timeline for reporting TB cases and final TB data transmissions to CDC.	PDF
Timeliness-6	Typical weekly data availability chart	Typical weekly data availability by day of the week.	PDF