NSSP Update – May 2023
A Technical Newsletter for the NSSP Community of Practice | May 2023
The National Syndromic Surveillance Program issues NSSP Update monthly to share the latest Community of Practice activities, technical and program updates, and ways in which syndromic surveillance is improving public health.
MMWR
CDC Transition to Routine Surveillance of COVID-19
Two complementary MMWRs inform our strategy for monitoring COVID-19 and show that we’re using suitable, timely indicators of disease activity.
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE UPDATES
Group Updates ▪ Site-level Respiratory Dashboard Demo ▪ Post-COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Discussion ▪ Reminders and Announcements
SYNDROMIC SURVEILLANCE IN ACTION
Kansas Makes ED Data Part of its Weather-related Risk Assessment
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment uses emergency department (ED) data to describe the burden of injury and illness on Kansans from common weather-related hazards.
TECHNICAL UPDATES
SYNDROMIC SURVEILLANCE IN ACTION
Using ED Data to Improve Surveillance of West Nile Virus Disease
West Nile Virus disease can be challenging to identify. To better detect potential cases, the Florida Department of Health compared reported case data to emergency department (ED) chief complaints and discharge diagnoses.
TECHNICAL FAQs
NSSP WEBSITE
New to Syndromic Surveillance?
For new site admins, we have a job aid for easing into your new role. New staff? Read “Tips for Engaging Staff.” New to NSSP? Check out these resources to learn about syndromic surveillance, especially the new training series titled Introduction to Syndromic Surveillance Methodology.
DATA QUALITY CORNER
How does this year’s data compare?
Make sure your calculations for queries, filters, and APIs are updated each year.
NSSP FACILITY PARTICIPATION
Monthly National-level Free-text ESSENCE Queries
Analysts can exercise a high level of customization by using free-text queries. They can quickly code free-text queries and rapidly respond to outbreaks, disasters, and health events that unfold. These word clouds capture free-text queries from a national perspective.
Developing Syndrome Definitions
NSSP works with health departments, CDC programs, and others to develop and improve syndrome definitions. Here is a list of the syndromes being worked on now.
Mark Your Calendar
