October 2023

Data Standardization Workgroup Update

CDC and the CSTE Data Standardization Workgroup (DSWG) are using a new approach to standardize additional core data elements for case-based surveillance.

Starting Oct. 13, CDC and CSTE began convening groups focused on specific data classes. Each topic will likely take 1–2 calls to complete. Participants will receive materials for review and polls before each call.

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

• Meetings will be held on the 2nd Friday of each month, 1–2 PM ET
• Meetings began October 13, 2023

Industry/Occupation

• Meetings will be held on the 3rd Friday of each month, 1–2 PM ET
• Meetings began October 20, 2023

These workgroups also help determine the format and data content submitted to CDC for most case-based surveillance.

All jurisdictions are encouraged to participate. To register, use this Data Element-Specific Team Interest Survey to receive webinar information on the workgroup meetings and the materials for review before each call.

CDC recently held the October 2023 eSHARE webinar, titled “Refresher: NNDSS Message Mapping Guide (MMG) Onboarding Process.” Access the slides and recording in the eSHARE archives for October 17, 2023.  

The next eSHARE webinar, titled “Provide Your Jurisdiction’s Feedback: 2022 Reconciliation – Overview, Lessons Learned, & Improvements,” will be held December 12, 2023, 3:00–4:00 PM ET.

To join an eSHARE webinar, please see your calendar invitation or contact edx@cdc.gov for login information with the subject line “eSHARE invitation.”