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Validation of Multi-State EHR-Based Network for Disease Surveillance (MENDS) Data and Implications for Improving Data Quality and Representativeness

Document

Surveillance modernization efforts emphasize the potential use of electronic health record (EHR) data to inform public health surveillance and prevention. However, EHR data streams vary widely in their completeness, accuracy, and representativeness. This publication describes a validation process developed by the Multi-State EHR-Based Network for Disease Surveillance (MENDS) pilot project to identify and resolve data quality issues that could affect chronic disease prevalence estimates.

Year released: 2024

Topics
All Programs
Data Quality

Informatics Workforce Position Classifications and Descriptions

Toolkit

Four template job descriptions covering Executive, Management, Clinical and Professional roles. These may be a good starting point for putting together job descriptions for your program.

Year released: 2014

Topics
All Programs
Staffing

Getting Started With Authoring with RCKMS

Presentation

The Reportable Conditions Knowledge Management System (RCKMS) is a real-time portal to enhance disease surveillance by providing comprehensive information on public health reporting criteria. Learn about authoring in the RCKMS.

Year released: 2020

Topics
Case Reporting
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Duration: 29 Minutes

Reportable Conditions Knowledge Management System (RCKMS) Authoring The Big Picture

Presentation

The Reportable Conditions Knowledge Management System (RCKMS) is a real-time portal to enhance disease surveillance by providing comprehensive information on public health reporting criteria. Hear an overview about authoring in the RCKMS.

Year released: 2020

Topics
Case Reporting
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Duration: 18 Minutes

The Difference Between eCR and Traditional Case Reporting

Presentation

Learn the difference between eCR and traditional case reporting. See how eCR is a faster process to receive and send more complete data.

Year released: 2021

Topics
Case Reporting
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Duration: 3 Minutes

Competencies for Public Health Informaticians

PDF

Definition of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of those working in the discipline

Year released: 2009

Topics
All Programs
Staffing
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Duration: 45 Minutes to 1 Hour

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