Preparedness Webinar: Disease Outbreak and Surveillance Systems-Disease Outbreak and Surveillance System PPT

Disease Outbreak and Surveillance System PPT

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This document outlines a webinar presented by Dr. Wendy E. Braund on "Disease Outbreak and Surveillance Systems," conducted on October 8, 2024. It includes housekeeping notes for attendees, stressing the importance of feedback via a post-webinar survey, and participation in ACPM Pulse, an online forum for continuing discussion. The session is recorded, with access details provided by ACPM.<br /><br />Dr. Braund, associated with Pennsylvania's Department of Health, discusses disease outbreaks and explores various aspects of public health surveillance. The learning objectives aim for participants to understand the definition and investigation of outbreaks, comprehend public health surveillance goals and processes, and recognize the legal underpinnings of public health surveillance in the U.S.<br /><br />Key concepts outlined include:<br /><br />- **Outbreak Definition and Investigation:** An outbreak is defined as higher-than-expected disease cases in a specific area or season. Investigations involve multiple steps, including detection via surveillance and reports by medical practitioners or affected individuals.<br /><br />- **Public Health Surveillance:** This involves systematic data collection and analysis to support public health planning and evaluation. It's crucial for identifying risks, managing health events, and guiding public policy.<br /><br />- **Surveillance Systems:** Differentiates between passive (reports initiated by health providers) and active surveillance (agencies proactively seeking out reports), alongside other systems like sentinel and syndromic surveillance.<br /><br />- **Surveillance Data Analysis and Action:** Stressing that collected data must translate into actionable insights to control and prevent diseases. Analysis is conducted across dimensions like demographics, geography, and timelines.<br /><br />Data dissemination is integral, targeting health professionals, decision-makers, community groups, and the public. The ultimate goal is to constrain disease via informed action.<br /><br />The document concludes with an invitation to the next webinar on October 31, titled "General Communication (Methods and Modes)."

Keywords

Disease Outbreak

Surveillance Systems

Public Health

Dr. Wendy E. Braund

ACPM Pulse

Outbreak Investigation

Data Analysis

Public Health Surveillance

Legal Underpinnings

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