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Data Exchange Between Immunization Registry and Disease Surveillance System
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New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) implemented a Communicable Disease Electronic Surveillance System (CDESS), a single and secure application used by 57 local health departments (LHDs), hospital infection control programs and NYSDOH staff… read more -
An Integrated Mosquito Surveillance Module in New York State
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There were several stand-alone vector surveillance applications being used by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) to support the reporting of mosquito, bird, and mammal surveillance and infection information implemented in early 2000s… read more -
A Tool to Improve Communicable Disease Surveillance Data
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NYS (excluding NYC) has a very robust Communicable Disease Electronic Surveillance System (CDESS). This system provides disease specific modules, as well as a tracking system for contacts, and a perinatal infant tracking system. This system provides… read more -
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning during Hurricane Sandy in Affected New York State Counties
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CO poisoning is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in disaster and post-disaster situations, when widespread power outages most likely occur (1, 2). The NYSDOH Syndromic Surveillance System receives daily ED visit chief complaint data from… read more -
Using Hospital ED Data to Identify Mental Illness Trends After Hurricane Sandy
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EDCC data provides an opportunity for capturing the early mental health impact of disaster events at the community level, and to track their impact over time. However, while rapid mental health assessment can facilitate a better understanding of the… read more -
Tracking Communicable Disease Electronic Laboratory Data in New York State
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All positive laboratory tests of reportable conditions on persons residing in New York State (NYS) are mandated to be sent to the NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH) via ECLRS. NYS, excluding New York City (NYC), receives over 100,000 ECLRS messages… read more -
Evaluation of Emergency Department Data Quality following PHIN Syndromic Surveillance Messaging Guide
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The final rules released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services specified the initial criteria for eligible hospitals to qualify for an incentive payment by demonstrating meaningful use of certified Electronic Health Record (EHR)… read more -
Using Scan Statistic to Detect Heroin Overdose Clusters with Hospital Emergency Room Visit Data
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Early detection of heroin overdose clusters is important in the current battle against the opioid crisis to effectively implement prevention and control measures. The New York State syndromic surveillance system collects hospital emergency… read more