Displaying results 1 - 6 of 6
-
Analysis of ED and UCC Visits Related to Synthetic Marijuana in ESSENCE-FL, 2010-2015
Content Type: Abstract
Illnesses related to synthetic marijuana use have been reported in many states, including Florida. Because these visits can present with a variety of symptoms, as well as be attributed to numerous diagnosis codes, it can be difficult to identify and… read more -
Effectiveness of Using a Chief Complaint and Discharge Diagnosis Query in ESSENCE-FL to Identify Possible Tuberculosis Patients and Contacts in Hillsborough County, Florida
Content Type: Abstract
The Electronic Surveillance System for the Early Notification of Community-based Epidemics in Florida (ESSENCE-FL) is a web-based application for use by public health professionals within the Florida Department of Health (FDOH). The main source of… read more -
Analysis of Daily Enhanced Syndromic Surveillance in Hillsborough County, FL, 2015
Content Type: Abstract
The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (FDOH- Hillsborough) conducts enhanced syndromic surveillance on a daily basis. The Electronic Surveillance System for the Early Notification of Community-based Epidemics in Florida (ESSENCE-FL… read more -
How Should We Be Conducting Routine Analysis of Traditional Emergency Department Syndromic Surveillance Data?
Content Type: Abstract
Along with commensurate funding, an increased emphasis on syndromic surveillance systems occurred post September 11, 2001 and the subsequent anthrax attacks. Since then, many syndromic surveillance systems have evolved and have ever-increasing… read more -
Enhanced Disease Surveillance during the 2012 Republican National Convention, Tampa, FL
Content Type: Abstract
Objective: To describe disease and illness surveillance utilized during the 2012 Republican National Convention (RNC) held August 26-30, 2012 in Tampa, FL. Introduction: While the Tampa Bay Area has previously hosted other high profile… read more -
Implementation of a Facility Based County Surveillance System Using Epi Info
Content Type: Abstract
Surveillance in nursing homes (Enserink et al., 2011) and day care facilities (Enserink et al., 2012) has been conducted in the Netherlands, but is not commonly practiced in the United States (Buehler et al., 2008). Outbreaks of illnesses within… read more