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Application of Syndromic Surveillance to Describe Gunshot-related Injuries in Houston
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In 2011, injury by firearms accounted for 32,351 deaths (10.4 deaths per 100,000 population) in the United States. This rate was higher than any infectious or parasitic disease (the highest being 2.5 for both viral hepatitis and HIV disease).… read more… the collection of real-time emergency department (ED) visit information presents a unique opportunity to track … the collection of real-time emergency department (ED) visit information presents a unique opportunity to track … -
Adoption of Public Health Readiness Guidelines for Meaningful Use
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The Syndromic Surveillance Consortium of Southeast Texas (SSCSeT) consists of 13 stakeholders who represent 19 counties or jurisdictions in the Texas Gulf Coast region and receives health data from over 100 providers. The Houston Health Department (… read more… region since 2007. In preparation for Meaningful Use (MU) the HHD has adapted and implemented guidance and … HHDs goal is to make it possible for providers meet MU specification by facilitating the transmission of health … syndromic surveillance. The timing of the transition into MU overlaps with the change in syndromic surveillance …