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Oregon ESSENCE: Using ESSENCE for Mass Gathering Surveillance
Content Type: Report
Syndromic surveillance is the near real-time monitoring of key health indicators in emergency department (ED) and urgent care visits. Oregon ESSENCE tracks the number of visits for specific patient symptoms using… read more… urgent care centers are currently reporting. See This guidance document is intended to provide instructions for local … availability and facility participation by county. This guidance document is intended to provide instructions for local … urgent care centers are currently reporting. See This guidance document is intended to provide instructions for … -
How Oregon Tested its Mass Gathering Protocol and Mobilized Communities
Content Type: Success Stories
Mass gatherings (e.g., concerts, festivals, sporting events, political rallies, and religious gatherings) pose unique challenges to public health officials. Risks associated with large events can vary and are influenced by factors such as crowd… read more… and share dashboards, graph results), screen shots, and guidance on interpreting data. This guide provided … situational awareness. For planned events, develop guidance for using syndromic surveillance ahead of time. Clarify how data can be used and shared. Pilot this guidance with local health department partners, and use …