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Algorithms to Characterize Syndromic Surveillance Spatial Alerts
Content Type: Abstract
This paper explores some visualization methods for characterizing spatial signals detected by SaTScan and discusses how these maps might aid in deciding whether to investigate a signal, as well as the scope and focus of the investigation. -
Amplification of Syndromic Surveillance's Role in Miami-Dade County
Content Type: Abstract
To describe how the Miami-Dade County Health Department (MDCHD) has expanded Electronic Surveillance System for the Early Notification of Community Based Epidemics (ESSENCE) for specialized research in addition to daily surveillance activities -
Electronic Syndromic Surveillance Using Hospital Inpatient and Ambulatory Clinical Care electronic Health Record Data: Recommendations from the ISDS Meaningful Use Workgroup
Content Type: Recommendation
Recommendations from the ISDS Meaningful Use Workgroup. -
Syndromic Surveillance for Arboviral Diseases in Arizona
Content Type: Success Stories
Arizona reports an average of 116 cases of West Nile virus (WNV) each year, and in 2015, Arizona saw a reemergence of St. Louis encephalitis (SLE) virus. In addition, Arizona is at risk for importation of viruses such as chikungunya, dengue, and… read more -
Medication Refill - Idaho Division of Public Health
Content Type: Syndrome
The attached query was developed to track medication refill encounters in emergency departments in ESSENCE during evacuations or extended mass gathering events. The query was initially developed for use with the chief complaint, triage note, and… read more -
Hypothermia/Cold Exposure - Idaho Division of Public Health
Content Type: Syndrome
This query is used to assess trends in hypothermia or cold exposure in emergency department visits in ESSENCE. The query captures cold exposure, hypothermia, and frost bite using chief complaint, triage note, and discharge diagnosis code (ICD-… read more -
Homelessness - Idaho Division of Public Health
Content Type: Syndrome
The homelessness syndrome was developed to identify emergency department visits in ESSENCE for patients who are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. The syndrome is intended for use with chief complaint, triage notes, and discharge… read more -
Issue Brief: Mandatory Drug Stewardship Programs
Content Type: References
Unused, expired and leftover medicines that accumulate in homes represent a significant public health problem by increasing the risk of drug misuse and preventable poisonings. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, nearly 75% … read more