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  • Improving the Quality of Completeness and Electronic Health Record Data Used in Syndromic Surveillance Final Report

    Content Type: Report

    The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiology (CSTE), in collaboration with Thought Bridge, LLC, recently developed the Improving the… read more
    … four broad categories: technical guidance and certification; changes, updates, customization, … four broad categories: technical guidance and certification; changes, updates, customization, …
  • Improving Public Health Preparedness: Strengthening Biosurveillance Systems for Enhanced Situational Awareness

    Content Type: Report

    This report is designed to aid state, territorial, tribal, and local public health leaders as they improve their capacity to achieve situational awareness during a public health emergency. We intend this report to serve as a concise reference work… read more
    … steps which will complement and supplement existing guidance contained in the recently developed PHEP … steps which will complement and supplement existing guidance contained in the recently developed PHEP …
  • 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
    … definitions, develop novel definitions, and disseminate guidance. Through the collection and review of state and … definitions, develop novel definitions, and disseminate guidance. Through the collection and review of state and …
  • The Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

    Content Type: Report

    Released October 2017. Prepared by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Clinton Foundation, Clinton Health Matters Initiative. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY EXCERPT While prescription opioids serve an invaluable role for the… read more
    … and members of the general public. It provides guidance for those who are searching for solutions to … and members of the general public. It provides guidance for those who are searching for solutions to …
  • Regional Syndromic Surveillance Data Sharing Workshops

    Content Type: Report

    This report summarize the work of eight Regional Syndromic Surveillance Data Sharing Workshops that were held in Health and Human Services (HHS) Regions 1-7 and 10 from May 2013 through June 2015. The ultimate aim was to reach all ten HHS… read more
    … condition of interest. Participants then identify and document their perceived benefits and barriers to SyS data … condition of interest. Participants then identify and document their perceived benefits and barriers to SyS data …
  • Estimated range of Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti in the United States, 2017

    Content Type: Report

    CDC has updated the estimated range maps for Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus mosquitoes by using a model that predicts possible geographic ranges for these mosquitoes in the contiguous United States. The model used county-level records, historical… read more
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  • National Syndromic Surveillance Program (NSSP) BioSense Data Sharing Workgroup - Report

    Content Type: Report

    This report summarizes a series of Data Sharing Workgroups that occurred in 2014 and 2015. Purpose of the workgroups: To provide community input on topics related to data sharing functionalities in the BioSense platform. Summary of work: The… read more
    … Sharing Functionality in BioSense 2.0 January 2015 This document is intended for sharing with the BioSense … expanded data sharing agreements but feels that without guidance from the Governance Group on the above issues, this …
  • Executive Summary of the ISDS DTRA Consultancy Project 2014-2017

    Content Type: Report

    The International Society for Disease Surveillance (ISDS) fills the need for a practical forum and coordinating mechanism for collaboration among subject matter experts (SMEs) from stakeholder groups that may normally not interact but who, when… read more
    … themselves in this new role, little documentation or guidance exists to guide public health in how to best … individual meetings, but there is still an urgent need to document suggested surveillance strategies for state and … correct target audiences to share the information. More guidance and coaching are needed on how to reach out to …