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How to Use the ESSENCE APIs with the Rnssp Package
Content Type: Training
In July 2021, NSSP announced the release of the Rnssp R package which facilitates access to the ESSENCE system via a secure and simple interface. Rnssp provides methods that… read more… of the Rnssp R package which facilitates access to the ESSENCE system via a secure and simple … In this tutorial demonstrates how to pull data from the ESSENCE system using Rnssp. Note: The Rnssp package is yet … -
Florida’s ESSENCE system - from syndromic surveillance to routine epidemiologic analysis across syndromic and non-syndromic data sources
Content Type: Abstract
Federal laws and national directives have focused attention on the development of more robust biosurveillance systems intended to detect events of public health interest in a timelier manner. Presidential Decision Directive 21 calls for integrated… read more… In 2007, a statewide syndromic surveillance system (ESSENCE) was implemented and hospitals were recruited to participate. Experience with ESSENCE in the context of the ED data analysis, … -
Comparison of ICD-9-Coded Chief Complaints and Diagnoses for Identifying Gastrointestinal Syndrome Using ESSENCE
Content Type: Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine if existing chief complaint and ICD-9 codes for detecting gastrointestinal syndrome correctly identify similar patterns of illness when applied to the Electronic Surveillance System for the Early… read more… for the Early Notification of Community-based Epidemics (ESSENCE IV). Submitted by elamb on Mon, 07/30/2018 - 08:40 … … -
Using ESSENCE to Track a Gastrointestinal Outbreak in a Homeless Shelter in Miami-Dade County, 2008
Content Type: Abstract
Although Electronic Surveillance System for the Early Notification of Community Based Epidemics (ESSENCE) provides tools to detect a significant alert regarding an unusual public health event, combining that information with … read more… for the Early Notification of Community Based Epidemics (ESSENCE) provides tools to detect a significant alert … outbreak. Objective To illustrate how MDCHD utilized ESSENCE in order to track a gastrointestinal outbreak in a … -
Surveillance for nationally notifiable infectious conditions using ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes in the VA ESSENCE biosurveillance system
Content Type: Abstract
The Electronic Surveillance System for the Early Notification of Community-based Epidemics (ESSENCE) obtains electronic data from 153 Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers plus outpatient clinics in all 50 states, American Samoa, Guam,… read more… for the Early Notification of Community-based Epidemics (ESSENCE) obtains electronic data from 153 Veterans Affairs … predictive value of ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes in VA ESSENCE to determine the utility of this system … -
Improving the Value Proposition of Surveillance Tools: Innovative Uses for VA ESSENCE
Content Type: Abstract
VA began using ESSENCE as a public health surveillance tool in 2005. The system offered alerting capability for pre-defined syndromes and querying capability for outpatient ICD-9 diagnosis codes. Herein, we highlight examples of how we have invested… read more… VA began using ESSENCE as a public health surveillance tool in 2005. The … capabilities and expanded data sources available to ESSENCE in order to augment the overall utility of this … -
National Syndromic Surveillance Program (NSSP) Implementation Plan for ESSENCE and SAS Addendum 1 - 2/23/16 Draft
Content Type: Report
This document is the 1st Addendum to the NSSP Implementation Plan for ESSENCE and SAS. The addendum provides a… read more… is the 1 st Addendum to the NSSP Implementation Plan for ESSENCE and SAS . The addendum provides a schedule of when … identifier for each facility to use moving forward into ESSENCE. In an effort to assist with this decision making, … -
Synthetic cannabinoid-related ED visit trends in Maryland using ESSENCE, 2013-2018
Content Type: Abstract
Maryland utilizes ESSENCE for identification of emerging public health threats, including non-fatal overdoses. Synthetic cannabinoids are heterogeneous psychoactive compounds identified as substances of abuse [1]. In March 2018, the Illinois… read more… Maryland utilizes ESSENCE for identification of emerging public health … by elamb on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 20:22 … Maryland utilizes ESSENCE for identification of emerging public health … cannabinoid-related ED visit trends in Maryland using ESSENCE, 2013-2018 …