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  • Identification of a measles case using syndromic surveillance in Salt Lake County, Utah

    Content Type: Abstract

    In March-April, 2011, Salt Lake Valley Health Department (SLVHD) investigated an outbreak of measles (N=9) resulting from a single imported case from Europe. Syndromic surveillance was used to identify measles-like illness (MLI) and enhance early… read more
    … was still possible) and all ‘measles/testing’ events. Visit notes, laboratory tests and results were obtained … were further investigated via patient interview by phone and/or home visit. Results Ninety-seven events of …
  • Visualizing Data Quality: Tools and Views

    Content Type: Abstract

    Distribute is a national emergency department syndromic surveillance project developed by the International Society for Disease Surveillance for influenza-like-illness (ILI) that integrates data from existing state and local public health department… read more
    … provides graphic comparisons of both ILI-related clinical visits across jurisdictions and a national picture of ILI. … provides graphic comparisons of both ILI-related clinical visits across jurisdictions and a national picture of ILI. … provides graphic comparisons of both ILI-related clinical visits across jurisdictions and a national picture of ILI. …
  • Syndromic Surveillance Using Electronic Health Record Clinical Data from Hospital and Ambulatory Settings: An Annotated Bibliography

    Content Type: References

    This annotated bibliography summarizes close to 50 articles on syndromic surveillance using EHR data from hospital and ambulatory settings. The bibliography is a valuable resource for both practitioners and researchers as they continue to assess the… read more
    … and environmental triggers: a retrospective review of ED visits using an electronic medical record. 9. Emergency … is Associated with Cardiopulmonary Emergency Department Visits Assessed through Syndromic Surveillance. Syndromic … calls network, Bordeaux, France. 28.Comparison of Office Visit and Nurse Advice Hotline Data for Syndromic …
  • Creation of a Kansas Spring Extreme Weather Syndrome Definition and Unique Records

    Content Type: Abstract

    Kansas storms can occur without warning and have potential to cause a multitude of health issues. Extreme weather preparedness and event monitoring for public health effects is being developed as a function of syndromic surveillance at the Kansas… read more
    … storm- and extreme weather-related emergency department visits in Kansas hospitals participating in the National … storm- and extreme weather-related emergency department visits in Kansas hospitals participating in the National …
  • Creation of a Kansas Spring Extreme Weather Syndrome Definition and Unique Records

    Content Type: Abstract

    Kansas storms can occur without warning and have potential to cause a multitude of health issues. Extreme weather preparedness and event monitoring for public health effects is being developed as a function of syndromic surveillance at the Kansas… read more
    … storm- and extreme weather-related emergency department visits in Kansas hospitals participating in the National … storm- and extreme weather-related emergency department visits in Kansas hospitals participating in the National …
  • School Daze: Capturing Chemical Exposures in Syndromic Surveillance -- New Jersey 2013

    Content Type: Abstract

    In early May of 2013, two chemical spills occurred within high schools in Atlantic county. These incidents, occurring within a week of each other, highlighted the need to strengthen statewide syndromic surveillance of illnesses caused by such… read more
    … chief complaint data taken from emergency department visits. The primary objective behind creation of the new … chief complaint data taken from emergency department visits. The primary objective behind creation of the new …
  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in the Veterans Health Administration, 2010 - 2016

    Content Type: Abstract

    It is estimated that in the United States (US), unintentional non-fire related CO poisoning causes an average of 439 deaths annually, and in 2007 confirmed CO poisoning cases resulted in 21,304 ED visits and 2,302 hospitalizations (71 per million… read more
    … 2007 confirmed CO poisoning cases resulted in 21,304 ED visits and 2,302 hospitalizations (71 per million and 8 per … 2007 confirmed CO poisoning cases resulted in 21,304 ED visits and 2,302 hospitalizations (71 per million and 8 per …
  • Kansas Uses a Novel Approach to Assess Injuries to Agricultural Workers

    Content Type: Success Stories

    Agriculture can be a hazardous industry. Farmers, and oftentimes their family members, are at high risk for injuries, fatalities, and illness. Risks include exposure to pesticides on crop farms and use of tractors, farming equipment, and other… read more
    … animal care). He also looked at data by facility of visit occurrence. Combined, he captured any visit to a … department regardless of patient residence, including visits by seasonal or migrant workers.  KDHE presented its … animal care). He also looked at data by facility of visit occurrence. Combined, he captured any visit to a …