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  • Opportunistic approaches to evaluation of surveillance efforts in resource-limited countries

    Content Type: Abstract

    The Biological Threat Reduction Program (BTRP) of the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) delivers interventions to enhance surveillance of especially dangerous pathogens of both humans and animals within countries of the former Soviet Union… read more
    … for the containment of the threat. The program delivers training on surveillance-related subjects through regular … among UZ veterinary officials and ii) the impact of training on their awareness of biosecurity. We also discuss … dangerous pathogens; threat reduction; effect of training; biosecurity; resource-poor countries Reference 1. …
  • Syndromic Surveillance 101 - Module 1: Syndromic Surveillance Definitions, Uses, Data Types, and Syndrome Groupings

    Content Type: Training

    UPDATED VERSION AVAILABLE Click here to view an updated version of this resource  … read more
    … to view an updated version of this resource   An Online Training Course ISDS, in partnership with the Tufts … practitioners new to syndromic surveillance. This training is divided into four one-hour, self-paced modules …
  • Using Gaming Tools to Train Disease Surveillance Professionals and Investigate Next-Generation Capabilities

    Content Type: Webinar

    This webinar will provide an overview of game-based tools for surveillance training and technology evaluation. The philosophy and methods of “serious gaming” will be presented through case studies and interactive examples. Panelists… read more
    … provide an overview of game-based tools for surveillance training and technology evaluation. The philosophy and … Epidig_Webinar.pdf … 10U-01 Using Gaming Tools to Train Disease Surveillance Professionals and Investigate …
  • Learning Stable Multivariate Baseline Models for Outbreak Detection

    Content Type: Abstract

    We propose a novel technique for building generative models of real-valued multivariate time series data streams. Such models are of considerable utility as baseline simulators in anomaly detection systems. The proposed algorithm, based on Linear… read more
    … sequences of realistic baselines using small samples of training data. Document … sequences of realistic baselines using small samples of training data. BACKGROUND Time series analysis is an … In both cases, our method is able to use very little training data to learn a stable model that captures the …
  • One Health: an Education & Outreach Program for Abattoir Workers

    Content Type: Webinar

    Presented October 25, 2017. In regular contact with abattoir workers during inspections, USDA APHIS Georgia employees noticed very few employees using proper PPE, and observed risky slaughter and processing practices  at both small and large… read more
    … across plants. The project’s goal was to establish a training protocol wherein abattoir workers are educated on … of a disinfection plan, it is equally important to train personnel of the proper procedures to use and safety … away with potable water prior to restocking. Personnel training, personal protective measures and safety …
  • Emergency Department Syndromic Surveillance in Michigan: Routine Analysis and Beyond

    Content Type: Training

    This presentation shared by Michigan covers the introductory basics of syndromic surveillance. This is a part of a web based training that new users have to complete before getting access to the surveillance system in Michigan. 
    … of syndromic surveillance. This is a part of a web based training that new users have to complete before getting … (Figure 4) Title 49 Syndromic SURVEILLANCE: resources MI-TRAIN course for LHDs http:// mi.train.org “Emergency …
  • Visualization in R

    Content Type: Training

    The topics covered in this training include frequency tables, scatter plots, correlation plots, box plots, panels with multiple plots on the same page, formatting/customizing plots, and lattice and ggplot2 packages for elegant visualization.
    … The topics covered in this training include frequency tables, scatter plots, … on Tue, 10/31/2017 - 07:26 … The topics covered in this training include frequency tables, scatter plots, …
  • Evaluation within the Users of a Syndromic Surveillance System in French Guiana

    Content Type: Abstract

    The syndromic surveillance system “2SE FAG” has been installed within the French Armed Forces in French Guiana (3000 people) in October 2004 [1-2]. During the conception and the deployment of such a system, ergonomic issues were highlighted and… read more
    … of such a system, ergonomic issues were highlighted and training of stakeholders as well [3]. Daily exchanges with … of such a system, ergonomic issues were highlighted and train- ing of stakeholders as well [3]. Daily exchanges with … was useful or very useful for 67% of the people. The training was done in a normal way only for 57% of the …