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Clinical Surveillance Markers of Influenza-like Illness (ILI) at a Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital
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Emerging infections, both natural and intentional, have provided an impetus for improved disease surveillance and response. The recognition of the interdependence of health care systems and public health infrastructure provides… read more… record review using more comprehensive electronic data may improve the system’s timeliness and efficiency. … ICD-9 codes, patient demographics, vital signs, chief com- plaints, prescriptions for antibiotics, and additional … imaging tests and spe- cialty consult requests. All visits at the Durham VAMC ED and acute care facility were …