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  • Using a Syndromic Surveillance System to Evaluate the Impact of a Change in Alcohol Law

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    In November 2011, Washington State voters passed Initiative 1183 (I-1183) which closed state-owned and contracted liquor stores and opened the market for “hard liquor” sales in the private sector. The change in law was implemented on June 1, 2012.… read more
    … on June 1, 2012. Increases in alcohol-related ED visits were postulated as one potential impact if there was … were changes in alcohol-related emergency department (ED) visits in Washington State associated with statewide alcohol … on June 1, 2012. Increases in alcohol-related ED visits were postulated as one potential impact if there was …
  • Interest of Prospective Spatio-Temporal Analysis from ED Data to Detect Unusual Health Events

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    Many syndromic surveillance systems use spatio-temporal analysis to detect local outbreaks such as gastrointestinal illnesses and lower respiratory infections. In Reunion Island, the syndromic surveillance system is based mainly on ED visits.… read more
    … the syndromic surveillance system is based mainly on ED visits. Spatial analysis was first used in 2013 to validate … analysis in order to launch daily analyses of ED visits. Objective To present the implementation and the … the syndromic surveillance system is based mainly on ED visits. Spatial analysis was first used in 2013 to validate …
  • Civilian-military Collaboration: Department of Defense data in the BioSense Platform

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    The DoD provides daily outpatient and emergency room data feeds to the BioSense Platform within NSSP, maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This data includes demographic characteristics and diagnosis codes for health… read more
    … characteristics and diagnosis codes for health encounter visits of Military Health System beneficiaries, including … the demographic characteristics of DoD health encounter visits.     9 views Submitted by uysz on Tue, 08/15/2017 - … characteristics and diagnosis codes for health encounter visits of Military Health System beneficiaries, including …
  • Utility of Outpatient Syndromic Data for Monitoring Influenza-like Illness

    Content Type: Abstract

    The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) collects outpatient ILI data through North Dakota Influenza-like Illness Network (ND ILINet), providing situational awareness regarding the percent of visits for ILI at sentinel sites across the state.… read more
    … providing situational awareness regarding the percent of visits for ILI at sentinel sites across the state. Because … data from hospitals (emergency department and inpatient visits) and outpatient clinics, including urgent and primary … providing situational awareness regarding the percent of visits for ILI at sentinel sites across the state. Because …
  • Impact of Demographics on Healthcare Utilization

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    The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was promoted with two goals: expanding health insurance coverage and reducing healthcare costs. Expanded coverage is expected to partially reduce costs. Emergency department (ED) visits are costlier than comparable… read more
    … to partially reduce costs. Emergency department (ED) visits are costlier than comparable primary care physician visits. If uninsured patients use the local ED more often … fit this model of ED usage. In one study, nonurgent ED visits were mainly the result of patient uncertainty about …
  • Classification and Capture of Work-Related Non-Fatal Injuries Through a Real-Time Syndromic Surveillance System

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    Syndromic surveillance has been used by state agencies to collect real-time information on disease outbreaks but has not been used to collect data in the occupational setting. Therefore, OHS staff has begun evaluating a real-time surveillance tool… read more
    … track a variety of occupationally-related emergency room visits throughout the state via EpiCenter, the NJDOH’s … track a variety of occupationally-related emergency room visits throughout the state via EpiCenter, the NJDOH’s … track a variety of occupationally-related emergency room visits throughout the state via EpiCenter, the NJDOH’s …
  • Using Syndromic Surveillance to Identify Synthetic Cannabinoids or Marijuana Adverse Health Events in Virginia

    Content Type: Abstract

    SCRAs are accessible and affordable, sold online, in gas stations, and in “head” shops for $5-30 per package.[1] While marijuana is a schedule 1 narcotic, unavailable for any use, SCRAs navigate the legal landscape with marketing as non-consumable… read more
    … emergency department (ED) and urgent care center (UCC) visits in Virginia to determine whether findings align with … by other states from poison control center calls and ED visits.   15 views Submitted by Magou on Mon, 09/25/2017 - … emergency department (ED) and urgent care center (UCC) visits in Virginia to determine whether findings align with …
  • Lessons Learned from the Transition to ICD-10-CM: Redefining Syndromic Surveillance Case Definitions for NC DETECT

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    NC DETECT receives ICD-9-CM codes for emergency department (ED) visits and uses these codes in case definitions for syndromic surveillance (e.g. infectious disease, injury, etc.). Hospitals will begin using ICD-10-CM codes on October 1, 2015. As a… read more
    … receives ICD-9-CM codes for emergency department (ED) visits and uses these codes in case definitions for … receives ICD-9-CM codes for emergency department (ED) visits and uses these codes in case definitions for …