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  • Developing and Validating a Fireworks-Related Syndrome Definition in Kansas

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    Across the U.S.A., multiple people seek treatment for fireworks-related injuries around the July 4th holiday. Syndromic surveillance in Kansas allows for near real-time analysis of the injuries occurring during the firework selling season. During… read more
    … in surveillance of firework-related emergency department visits in Kansas. 4 views Submitted by elamb on Thu, … in surveillance of firework-related emergency department visits in Kansas. …
  • Using Syndromic Surveillance to Classify and Capture Non-Fatal Occupational Injuries and Illnesses

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    This study uses data from the New Jersey syndromic surveillance system (EpiCenter) as a data source to enhance surveillance of current non-fatal occupational injuries, illnesses, and poisonings. EpiCenter was originally developed for early detection… read more
    … track a variety of occupationally-related emergency room visits through the state based syndromic surveillance … track a variety of occupationally-related emergency room visits through the state based syndromic surveillance …
  • Guidelines to Implement or Improve Syndromic Surveillance Systems

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    Co-financed by the European Commission through the Executive Agency for Health and Consumers, the European Triple-S project (Syndromic Surveillance Survey, Assessment towards Guidelines for Europe) was launched in 2010 for a 3-year period [1]. It… read more
    … inventories of European SyS systems [2;3], eight country visits [4] and experts advice, the project has developed … inventories of European SyS systems [2;3], eight country visits [4] and experts advice, the project has developed …
  • Development of Mental Health Classification Related to Severe Weather Events

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    Real-time emergency department (ED) data are currently received from 78 of 80 New Jersey acute care and satellite EDs by Health Monitoring Systems Inc.’s (HMS) EpiCenter system. EpiCenter collects, manages and analyzes ED registration data for… read more
    … health classification to track emergency department visits for potential needed public health response during … health classification to track emergency department visits for potential needed public health response during …
  • What’s the Buzz About Arboviral Disease Syndromic Surveillance?

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    The Louisiana Office of Public Health (OPH) Infectious Disease Epidemiology Section conducts emergency department (ED) syndromic surveillance using the Louisiana Early Event Detection System (LEEDS). LEEDS automatically processes electronic chief… read more
    … complaint, admit reason and diagnosis data to identify ED visits indicative of specific syndromes. In response to … complaint, admit reason and diagnosis data to identify ED visits indicative of specific syndromes. In response to …
  • Standard Operation Procedures for Three Syndromic Surveillance Systems in Washoe County, Nevada - A Local Perspective

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    Washoe County District Health Department (WCDHD) is a local health district serving nearly 400,000 residents in Washoe County including cities of Reno and Sparks, the second largest urban area in Nevada. To enhance overall public health surveillance… read more
    … healthcare products, chief complaints at emergency room visits, and 911 calls, respectively. Preliminary evaluation … healthcare products, chief complaints at emergency room visits, and 911 calls, respectively. Preliminary evaluation … healthcare products, chief complaints at emergency room visits, and 911 calls, respectively. Preliminary evaluation …
  • Role of continuous monitoring on performance of surveillance systems in military populations in resource-limited settings

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    Timeliness of information has a key role in disease reporting, and may be easily impaired by several factors affecting data entry and utilization.1 Regarding data entry, previous studies have shown that monitoring strategies, such as telephone… read more
    … strategies, such as telephone reminders and supervision visits ensure reporting timeliness.2 Likewise, limited … strategies, such as telephone reminders and supervision visits ensure reporting time- liness.2 Likewise, limited … strategies, such as telephone reminders and supervision visits ensure reporting timeliness.2 Likewise, limited …
  • Trends in Suspected Opioid Overdoses from Emergency Departments in 11 States and DC

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    Recent reporting using data from CDC's National Syndromic Surveillance Program indicates that rates of emergency department (ED) visits involving suspected opioid overdoses increased by 70% in the Midwest from the third quarter (Q3) 2016 (July-… read more
    … Program indicates that rates of emergency department (ED) visits involving suspected opioid overdoses increased by 70% … Program indicates that rates of emergency department (ED) visits involving suspected opioid overdoses increased by 70% …