Prioritizing Biosurveillance Enhancements: Webinar Highlights and Resources
Biosurveillance Toolkit
Webinar Highlights
- Biosurveillance System Costs Case Study: Dr. Perry Smith, Former State Epidemiologist, New York State Department of Health
- Strategic National Priorities for Improving Public Health Surveillance: Dr. Chesley Richards, CDC Deputy Director for Public Health Scientific Services and Director, Office of Public Health Scientific Services at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Resources
Resources contributed by webinar guests
- Costs to Develop and Maintain a State Biosurveillance System – The New York Example The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) experience with building, enhancing, and maintaining four biosurveillance systems in New York State.
Resources from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- CDC Surveillance Strategy Document
- CDC Surveillance Strategy Presentation
The CDC’s Surveillance Strategy addresses four key issues: improving availability and timeliness of surveillance data; advancing effective use of information technology; amending or retiring ineffective surveillance systems; and maximizing the effectiveness of agency resources devoted to surveillance.