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  • A Framework for Evaluating Temporal Alerting Algorithms Used in Syndromic Surveillance Systems

    Content Type: Abstract

    This abstract describes a suite of software utilities that have been developed for systematically evaluating the detection performance and robustness of univariate temporal alerting algorithms used in syndromic surveillance systems.
    … algorithms used in syndromic surveillance systems. Document … strengths and weaknesses prior to implementation. [This document was prepared under a grant from the Office of State …
  • Regional Syndromic Surveillance Data Sharing Workshop: HHS Region 10

    Content Type: Report

    The HHS Region 10 workshop engaged nine participants from state and local public health departments in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington with experience in syndromic surveillance that ranged from less than 1 year to over 10 years. Representatives from… read more
    … Paper). Available at: http://www.syndromic.org/storage/documents/Green_Paper_ISDS_Data_Sharing_FINAL_0314 2014.pdf … – Participants worked with the Workshop facilitator to document the benefits, barriers, and solutions to sharing …
  • Syndromic Surveillance in the State of Florida

    Content Type: Abstract

    Syndromic Surveillance utilizes health-related symptom data to monitor disease outbreaks. Its’ potential for prompt detection of disease outbreaks and strengthening of rapid public health response is anticipated. As a result, syndromic surveillance… read more
    … of syndromic/disease surveillance in the state. Document Syndromic_Surveillance_In_The_State_Of_Florida.pdf … inter- connection are identified. Lack of standards and guidance is a major concern. CONCLUSIONS There are urgent … of, sustainability and continued funding for, technical guidance for further improvement and local operation of …
  • Where are the data? Accuracy of automated EHR reporting

    Content Type: Abstract

    Over 300 independent practices transmit monthly quality reports to a data warehouse using an automated process to summarize patient information into quality measures. All practices have implemented an EHR that captures clinical information to be… read more
    … information on smoking status and cessation intervention. Document … A total of 82 small practices received training on document- ing in the EHR to maximize performance on quality …
  • The National Operational Epidemiological Modeling Process

    Content Type: Webinar

    Participants will be provided with an overview of a study to determine the requirements of a national operational modeling process, including the study, methodology, and key findings. These include an overview of the current operational… read more
    … 26, 2012 Host ISDS Public Health Practice Committee Document Presentation_Slides_Schlegelmilch.pdf … by a lead agency 3.  Develops and aligns modeling guidance and standards with available funding streams 4.  … communica)ng  informa)on   •  Communica)ons  policy  and  guidance   development   •  Mathema)cal  model  development …
  • Syndromic Surveillance Practice in the United States: Findings from a Survey of State, Territorial, and Selected Local Health Departments

    Content Type: Abstract

    In 2007-2008, the authors surveyed public health officials in 59 state, territorial, and selected large local jurisdictions in the United States regarding their conduct and use of syndromic surveillance. Fifty-two (88%) responded, representing areas… read more
    … influenza surveillance, are emerging as the main utility. Document Syndromic Surveillance Practice in the United … registry of syndromic surveillance systems. Based on this guidance, we designed a survey instru- ment (Appendix II) … http://medicine.plosjournals.org/perlserv/?request=get- document&doi=10.1371/journal.pmed.0040247&ct=1. 13. Buehler …
  • Regional Syndromic Surveillance Data Sharing Workshop: HHS Region 3

    Content Type: Report

    A Regional Syndromic Surveillance Data Sharing Workshop was held in Health and Human Services (HHS) Region 3 on June 9-10, 2015 at the offices of the District of Columbia Department of Health. This was the eighth workshop in a series, with… read more
    … in identifying their learning needs and methods with guidance by a facilitator. Using a limited emergency … condition of interest. Participants then identify and document their perceived benefits and barriers to SyS data … classifiers – develop a template or common language to document classifiers • Look at best practices – develop data …
  • Expert Meeting on Privacy, Confidentiality, and Other Legal and Ethical Issues in Syndromic Surveillance

    Content Type: Abstract

    For syndromic and related public health surveillance systems to be effective, state and local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) need access to a variety of types of health data. Since the development and… read more
    … detect, monitor, and respond to public health threats.   Document Expert Meeting on Privacy, Confi dentiality, and … health actions that reasonably follow from surveillance, guidance can be found in the principles known as the “Fair … providers and pub- lic health agencies. CDC technical guidance and stipulations attached to the funding also shape …