This webinar is part of the Meaningful Use Webinar Series entitled "Discovering the New Frontier of Syndromic Surveillance: A Meaningful Use Dialogue"
Our third Meaningful Use webinar continues our discussion on state implementation of inpatient Electronic Health Record (EHR) technology for syndromic surveillance. Natasha Close and Eryn Murphy will introduce a high level analysis of implementation in their states, Washington and Nebraska. The webinar willl discuss data collection processes and challenges, as well as specifics on individual data element use and description. Additionally, the presenters will discuss the current legal climate surrounding state use of EHRs for public health purposes.
Presenters
Natasha Close, MPH, Surveillance Epidemiologist, Office of Communicable Disease Epidemiology, Washington State Department of Health
Eryn Murphy, MS, Epidemiology Syndromic Surveillance Coordinator, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Date and Time
Thursday, March 8, 2012