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Comparing and Contrasting Two ESSENCE Syndrome Definition Query Methods
Content Type: Abstract
The Kansas Syndromic Surveillance Program (KSSP) utilizes the ESSENCE v.1.20 program provided by the National Syndromic Surveillance Program to view and analyze Kansas Emergency Department (ED) data. Methods that allow an ESSENCE user to query both… read more… consists of the last non-null value for that patient visit ID and the chief complaint parsed is the first non-null chief complaint value for that patient visit ID that is parsed by the ESSENCE platform. For this … of all chief complaint values related to a singular ED visit, and Discharge Diagnosis History is the same concept, … -
Kansas Uses a Novel Approach to Assess Injuries to Agricultural Workers
Content Type: Success Stories
Agriculture can be a hazardous industry. Farmers, and oftentimes their family members, are at high risk for injuries, fatalities, and illness. Risks include exposure to pesticides on crop farms and use of tractors, farming equipment, and other… read more… animal care). He also looked at data by facility of visit occurrence. Combined, he captured any visit to a Kansas emergency department regardless of patient … animal care). He also looked at data by facility of visit occurrence. Combined, he captured any visit to a … -
Developing, Evaluating, and Disseminating Definitions for Syndromic Surveillance in Public Health Practice: A Guidance Document
Content Type: References
This document, released February 18, 2019, focuses on several key areas related to syndrome definition creation, including the basics behind a syndrome definition, steps to build a syndrome, evaluation of a new (or old) definition, and dissemination… read more… using borrowed syndrome definitions, you may find they lack your region-specific terminology, do not accommodate … and modify as necessary. Try to think about how a visit for your condition of interest may be unique. Consider … ESSENCE data and apply your new CCDD Category tag to any visit meeting the criteria. Working forward, your CCDD … -
Acute Flaccid Myelitis – Surveillance updates and CDC activities, 2018
Content Type: Webinar
Presented December 20, 2018. The presentation will provide a summary of the epidemiology of AFM during the increase in cases in 2018 and updates on CDC’s AFM activities. Presenters Adriana Lopez, MHS,… read more… ina^,or,^Sepsis^,or,^Ulcer^,or,^Cellulitis^,or,^Bleed^,or,^Back pain^,or,^Back spasm^,or,^Sciatic^,or,^paresthes^,or,^Testical … ina^,or,^Sepsis^,or,^Ulcer^,or,^Cellulitis^,or,^Bleed^,or,^Back pain^,or,^Back spasm^,or,^Sciatic^,or,^paresthes^,or,^Testical …