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  • CDC Benzodiazepine v1

    Content Type: Syndrome

    Query purpose: To assist state, local, tribal, territorial, and federal public health practitioners in monitoring emergency department (ED) visits for suspected benzodiazepine overdoses. How it was developed:… read more
    … indicating a benzodiazepine poisoning is present, the ED visit is automatically included in the syndrome. Automatic inclusion (no): If the ED visit does not include a diagnosis codes for benzodiazepine poisoning, then the visit is not automatically included. The visit is captured …
  • CDC Heroin Overdose v4

    Content Type: Syndrome

    Query purpose: To assist state, local, tribal, territorial, and federal public health practitioners in monitoring emergency department (ED) visits for suspected heroin overdoses. How it was developed: CDC… read more
    … code indicating a heroin poisoning is present, the ED visit is automatically included in the syndrome. Automatic inclusion (no): If the ED visit does not include a diagnosis code for heroin poisoning, then the visit is not automatically included. The visit is captured …
  • CDC Stimulant Overdose v3

    Content Type: Syndrome

    Query purpose: To assist state, local, tribal, territorial, and federal public health practitioners in monitoring emergency department (ED) visits for suspected stimulant overdoses. How it was developed: CDC… read more
    … code indicating a stimulant poisoning is present, the ED visit is automatically included in the syndrome. Automatic inclusion (no): If the ED visit does not include a diagnosis code for stimulant poisoning, then the visit is not automatically included. The visit is captured …
  • CDC All Drug Overdose v2

    Content Type: Syndrome

    Query purpose: To assist state, local, tribal, territorial, and federal public health practitioners in monitoring emergency department (ED) visits for suspected overdoses of any drug. How it was developed: CDC… read more
    … practitioners in monitoring emergency department (ED) visits for suspected overdoses of any drug. How it was … code indicating a drug poisoning is present, the ED visit is automatically included in the syndrome. In addition, the ED visit is automatically included in the syndrome if it …
  • CDC Opioid v3

    Content Type: Syndrome

    Query purpose: To assist state, local, tribal, territorial, and federal public health practitioners in monitoring emergency department (ED) visits for suspected opioid overdoses. How it was developed: CDC… read more
    … practitioners in monitoring emergency department (ED) visits for suspected opioid overdoses. How it was developed: … code indicating an opioid poisoning is present, the ED visit is automatically included in the syndrome. o In … chief complaint text. Automatic inclusion (no): If the ED visit does not include a diagnosis code for opioid …
  • Use of Earth Observation Data within Syndromic Surveillance Systems - August 2020 CSTE Disaster Epidemiology Subcommittee

    Content Type: Webinar

    On Wednesday, August 19, 2020, CSTE's Disaster Epidemiology Subcommittee hosted its monthly subcommittee call with a presentation on the use of earth observation data within syndromic surveillance systems. Call information and resources… read more
    … more about the CSTE Disaster Epidemiology Subcommittee, email athompson@cste.org .  … more about the CSTE Disaster Epidemiology Subcommittee, email athompson@cste.org .  …
  • 2021 Mortality Pilot Project Final Webinar

    Content Type: Meeting Recordings & Notes

    In 2021, the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) and CDC’s NSSP partnered with the National Association for Public Health Statistics and Information Systems (NAPHSIS) and Ruvos on a project to route mortality data through… read more
    … in this effort within your own jurisdiction, please email syndromic@cste.org or nssp@cdc.gov .  Additional … in this effort within your own jurisdiction, please email syndromic@cste.org or nssp@cdc.gov .  Additional … in this effort within your own jurisdiction, please email syndromic@cste.org or nssp@cdc.gov .  Additional …
  • Wildfire and Smoke Syndromic Surveillance: An Implementation Guide for Public Heath Practice

    Content Type: Report

    Wildfires are an integral part of many ecosystems; however, in recent years, human behavior and climate change have resulted in wildfire seasons that are longer, more destructive, and more costly. During wildfire events, public health responses most… read more
    … currently exist to enumerate wildfire-related healthcare visits. To strengthen the public health community’s ability … standardizing syndromic surveillance of wildfire-related visits: Fire and Smoke Inhalation v1 (formerly wildfire and smoke visits during project period) and Air Quality-related …