This document discusses hospital outbreak investigations. It defines endemic and epidemic infections in hospitals. Common source and propagated epidemics are described. Steps in investigating outbreaks in hospitals and communities are provided, including forming an investigation team, developing a case definition, conducting epidemiological and laboratory analyses. The goals of outbreak investigations are outlined. Methods for confirming and controlling outbreaks are discussed.
Surveillance involves the systematic collection, analysis, and use of health data for decision-making. It serves as an early warning system and monitors the impact of interventions. There are different types of surveillance including community-based, hospital-based, and active/passive surveillance. Community-based surveillance engages community members to detect and report health events. Hospital-based surveillance relies on regular reporting from hospitals. Active surveillance actively seeks out cases, while passive surveillance waits for cases to be reported. The appropriate surveillance method depends on the context and challenges.
This document provides an overview of epidemic investigation. It begins with definitions of key terms like epidemic, outbreak, endemic, and pandemic. It describes the objectives of epidemic investigation as defining the scope and identifying the causative agent. The steps in an investigation are outlined as verifying diagnoses, defining the population at risk, analyzing data, formulating hypotheses, and writing a report. Recent outbreaks around the world are briefly discussed.
1) The document discusses surveillance in public health and describes its key components and purposes. Surveillance involves the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data to provide information for action.
2) An effective surveillance system is simple, flexible, timely, and produces high-quality data. It addresses an important public health problem and accomplishes its objectives of understanding disease trends, detecting outbreaks, and evaluating control measures.
3) The document outlines how to establish a surveillance system, including selecting priority diseases, defining standard case definitions, and developing regular reporting and data dissemination processes. Both passive and active surveillance methods are described.
Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP) was launched by Hon’ble Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare in November 2004 for a period upto March 2010. The project was restructured and extended up to March 2012. The project continues in the 12th Plan with domestic budget as Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme under NHM for all States with Budgetary allocation of 640 Cr.
A Central Surveillance Unit (CSU) at Delhi, State Surveillance Units (SSU) at all State/UT head quarters and District Surveillance Units (DSU) at all Districts in the country have been established.
Objectives:
To strengthen/maintain decentralized laboratory based IT enabled disease surveillance system for epidemic prone diseases to monitor disease trends and to detect and respond to outbreaks in early rising phase through trained Rapid Response Team (RRTs)
Programme Components:
Integration and decentralization of surveillance activities through establishment of surveillance units at Centre, State and District level.
Human Resource Development – Training of State Surveillance Officers, District Surveillance Officers, Rapid Response Team and other Medical and Paramedical staff on principles of disease surveillance.
Use of Information Communication Technology for collection, collation, compilation, analysis and dissemination of data.
Strengthening of public health laboratories.
This document discusses the importance of vaccine preventable disease (VPD) surveillance systems and provides details on setting up and monitoring different types of surveillance. It describes passive, sentinel, and active surveillance and compares their methods. Guidelines are provided for setting up each type of surveillance, including selecting reporting sites, collecting standardized case information, and monitoring the quality and timeliness of reporting. Methods for confirming vaccine preventable disease cases and preparing line lists and reports are also outlined.
Data
Information
Intelligence
Health information system
Sources of data
Census
Registration of vital events
Sample registration system
Notification of diseases
Hospital records
Disease registers
Record linkage
Epidemiological surveillance
Other health service records
Environmental health data
Health manpower statistics
Population surveys
Other routine statics related to health
Non – quantifiable information
Health management information system
Central Bureau of health Ingelligence
National health profile
WHO Reports
Global Health Observatory
World bank
Health stats
This document discusses hospital outbreak investigations. It defines endemic and epidemic infections in hospitals. Common source and propagated epidemics are described. Steps in investigating outbreaks in hospitals and communities are provided, including forming an investigation team, developing a case definition, conducting epidemiological and laboratory analyses. The goals of outbreak investigations are outlined. Methods for confirming and controlling outbreaks are discussed.
Surveillance involves the systematic collection, analysis, and use of health data for decision-making. It serves as an early warning system and monitors the impact of interventions. There are different types of surveillance including community-based, hospital-based, and active/passive surveillance. Community-based surveillance engages community members to detect and report health events. Hospital-based surveillance relies on regular reporting from hospitals. Active surveillance actively seeks out cases, while passive surveillance waits for cases to be reported. The appropriate surveillance method depends on the context and challenges.
This document provides an overview of epidemic investigation. It begins with definitions of key terms like epidemic, outbreak, endemic, and pandemic. It describes the objectives of epidemic investigation as defining the scope and identifying the causative agent. The steps in an investigation are outlined as verifying diagnoses, defining the population at risk, analyzing data, formulating hypotheses, and writing a report. Recent outbreaks around the world are briefly discussed.
1) The document discusses surveillance in public health and describes its key components and purposes. Surveillance involves the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data to provide information for action.
2) An effective surveillance system is simple, flexible, timely, and produces high-quality data. It addresses an important public health problem and accomplishes its objectives of understanding disease trends, detecting outbreaks, and evaluating control measures.
3) The document outlines how to establish a surveillance system, including selecting priority diseases, defining standard case definitions, and developing regular reporting and data dissemination processes. Both passive and active surveillance methods are described.
Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP) was launched by Hon’ble Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare in November 2004 for a period upto March 2010. The project was restructured and extended up to March 2012. The project continues in the 12th Plan with domestic budget as Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme under NHM for all States with Budgetary allocation of 640 Cr.
A Central Surveillance Unit (CSU) at Delhi, State Surveillance Units (SSU) at all State/UT head quarters and District Surveillance Units (DSU) at all Districts in the country have been established.
Objectives:
To strengthen/maintain decentralized laboratory based IT enabled disease surveillance system for epidemic prone diseases to monitor disease trends and to detect and respond to outbreaks in early rising phase through trained Rapid Response Team (RRTs)
Programme Components:
Integration and decentralization of surveillance activities through establishment of surveillance units at Centre, State and District level.
Human Resource Development – Training of State Surveillance Officers, District Surveillance Officers, Rapid Response Team and other Medical and Paramedical staff on principles of disease surveillance.
Use of Information Communication Technology for collection, collation, compilation, analysis and dissemination of data.
Strengthening of public health laboratories.
This document discusses the importance of vaccine preventable disease (VPD) surveillance systems and provides details on setting up and monitoring different types of surveillance. It describes passive, sentinel, and active surveillance and compares their methods. Guidelines are provided for setting up each type of surveillance, including selecting reporting sites, collecting standardized case information, and monitoring the quality and timeliness of reporting. Methods for confirming vaccine preventable disease cases and preparing line lists and reports are also outlined.
Data
Information
Intelligence
Health information system
Sources of data
Census
Registration of vital events
Sample registration system
Notification of diseases
Hospital records
Disease registers
Record linkage
Epidemiological surveillance
Other health service records
Environmental health data
Health manpower statistics
Population surveys
Other routine statics related to health
Non – quantifiable information
Health management information system
Central Bureau of health Ingelligence
National health profile
WHO Reports
Global Health Observatory
World bank
Health stats
The document discusses integrated communicable disease surveillance and efforts towards integration in several countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region. It notes that integrated surveillance allows for more efficient data collection, analysis, and response across disease programs. Several countries are making progress on establishing integrated electronic platforms and national surveillance systems through partnerships with international organizations. Fully implementing integrated surveillance remains an ongoing challenge that requires resources, training, and political commitment over the long term.
National framework for malaria elimination in indiaAparna Chaudhary
outlines India’s strategy for elimination of the disease by 2030. The framework has been developed with a vision to eliminate malaria from the country and contribute to improved health and quality of life and alleviation of poverty.
This document provides an overview of international health and the history of international health organizations. It discusses how diseases know no borders and early international efforts focused on quarantine practices to control disease spread. The first international health conferences in the 1850s aimed to standardize quarantine measures but had little success. Over time, organizations like the Pan American Health Bureau in 1902 and the Office International d'Hygiene Publique in 1907 were formed to promote cooperation on international health issues. Major milestones included the founding of the World Health Organization in 1948 to coordinate global health initiatives and address both communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Although there is very less material in web ,I try to make the topic lucid . I also stuck in sampling part but i feel it helpful for readers .
Commends are welcome
GLOBAL STRATEGY FOR MEASLES ELIMINATIONPreetam Kar
The document outlines the presentation of Dr. Preetam Kumar Kar on measles elimination. It discusses:
1. The global burden of measles in 2000 with over 500,000 deaths annually, mostly in developing countries.
2. The goals of the 2012 Global Measles Elimination Strategic Plan to reduce measles mortality by 95% by 2015 and achieve regional elimination in 5 WHO regions by 2020.
3. India's strategy to strengthen routine immunization, conduct supplemental immunization activities, and enhance surveillance to reduce measles cases and meet regional elimination targets.
Malaria remains a major global health problem, though incidence and mortality have decreased in recent years. In 2015, there were an estimated 214 million malaria cases and 438,000 deaths worldwide. India also has a significant malaria burden, with estimates of annual deaths ranging from 15,000 to over 200,000. Key malaria indices calculated to monitor disease burden and evaluate control programs include annual blood examination rate, annual parasite incidence, slide positivity rate, and percentage of malaria cases that are falciparum. These indices are calculated using population data and numbers of blood slides examined and positive results to measure aspects of local transmission and intervention effectiveness.
The document discusses Link ART Centres, which were established to improve access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV patients by reducing travel burdens. It outlines the concept, objectives, structure, roles and responsibilities of Link ART Centres. The objectives are to integrate ART services into primary/secondary healthcare, build ART treatment capacity at primary levels, and improve adherence by reducing travel costs and time. Link ART Centres are located at primary facilities and provide drugs to stable patients, while more complex cases are referred to nodal ART Centres. The document reviews infrastructure needs, staffing roles, and the expanded "LAC Plus" model.
outbreak investigation - types of epidemics and investigating themTimiresh Das
This document discusses an upcoming presentation on outbreak investigation. It begins with definitions of key terms like epidemic, outbreak, endemic, and pandemic. It then discusses determinants of disease outbreaks and types of epidemics. The objectives, steps, and examples of outbreak investigation are provided. Various factors related to outbreaks like incubation period, quarantine, herd immunity, and triggers for surveillance are defined.
The document provides information about the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) in India. It discusses that IDSP aims to establish a decentralized disease surveillance system to detect early warning signals of outbreaks. Key elements of IDSP include detection and reporting of health events, investigation and confirmation of cases, collection and analysis of surveillance data, and feedback to initiate public health responses. IDSP implementation is organized at the national, state, and district levels with defined roles and reporting structures. The program coordinates surveillance of both communicable and non-communicable diseases using standardized reporting forms.
This document outlines the process for developing District Health Action Plans (DHAPs) in India. It discusses how DHAPs are created through participatory planning at the village, block, and district levels. The planning process involves forming teams, conducting surveys, developing village health plans, and holding consultations. DHAPs include a situational analysis, objectives, interventions, work plans, budgets, and monitoring plans. They are meant to guide implementation and be tailored to local health needs and resources. The document reviews framework, components, strategy for technical assistance, and provides a critical appraisal to improve the DHAP process.
The Sample Registration System (SRS) was initiated in India in 1964-1965 to provide reliable demographic data for planning purposes, as birth and death registration was previously voluntary and incomplete. The SRS provides annual estimates of population composition, fertility, mortality, and medical attention at birth/death for India and major states. It covers about 8.1 million people based on a system of dual recording of births and deaths in representative sample units. Key estimates include population by age/sex, fertility rates, mortality rates, and maternal mortality. The SRS is implemented by the Office of the Registrar General and involves state census offices and part-time enumerators.
Integrated Diseases Surveillance Project - IDSP IndiaRizwan S A
The document provides an overview of the Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP) in India. IDSP aims to establish a decentralized district-based system for surveillance of communicable and non-communicable diseases. Key aspects of IDSP include integrating existing disease surveillance, strengthening public health laboratories, using information technology, and developing human resources. IDSP implements syndromic, presumptive, and confirmed surveillance for various diseases. Information flows from the community level up through district, state, and national surveillance committees, which analyze data and coordinate response actions. New IDSP initiatives include an alert call center, e-learning modules, and a media scanning cell.
Early Warning And Reporting System (EWARS) in NepalPublic Health
The Early Warning and Reporting System (EWARS) is a hospital-based sentinel surveillance system in Nepal that monitors six priority infectious diseases. EWARS was established in 1997 with 8 sentinel sites and has since expanded to 118 sites including central, provincial, and district hospitals. The main objectives of EWARS are to strengthen disease information flow and facilitate prompt outbreak response. Sentinel sites report disease data weekly or immediately to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division, which analyzes trends, provides feedback, and coordinates rapid response teams if an outbreak is detected.
Disease for control elimination & eradication RINSAVAHEED1
This document discusses disease control, elimination, and eradication efforts in India. It provides definitions for control, elimination, and eradication and lists diseases that India has achieved eradication of, including smallpox, guinea worm, yaws, and polio. Key points covered include that smallpox was the only disease eradicated globally to date, and that India has eliminated diseases like leprosy, tetanus, and avian influenza through national programs and vaccination efforts. National control programs are outlined that work to prevent and manage communicable diseases and public health issues in India.
The unusual occurrence in a community or region of disease, specific health related behaviour (eg. Smoking) or other health related events (eg. Traffic accidents) clearly in excess of “expected occurrence.
The key objective of the programme is to strengthen/maintain decentralized laboratory based IT enabled disease surveillance system for epidemic prone diseases to monitor disease trends and to detect and respond to outbreaks in early rising phase through trained Rapid Response Team (RRTs).
This document provides an introduction to the basic concepts of epidemiology. It defines epidemiology as the study of patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in populations. The aims of epidemiology are to describe disease distribution and frequency, identify risk factors, and provide data to prevent and control diseases. Epidemiologists make comparisons between groups with and without disease exposure to identify determinants and test hypotheses. Basic measurements in epidemiology include mortality, morbidity, disability, and the distribution of disease and risk factors. Rates, ratios, and proportions are key tools used to measure and express disease frequency in populations.
This document discusses epidemiological surveillance. It defines surveillance as the ongoing collection of health data to monitor disease occurrence and distribution. The purposes of surveillance are early detection of outbreaks and providing data for health planning and evaluation. Two main types are passive surveillance, which relies on routine health reporting, and active surveillance, which involves direct data collection for a specific purpose. The advantages and disadvantages of each type are provided. Sentinel surveillance is also described as using selected reporting sites. Conditions for using active surveillance are outlined. Key activities, features of an effective system, and priority diseases for integrated surveillance in Sierra Leone are listed.
This document discusses surveillance in healthcare. It defines surveillance as the ongoing collection and analysis of health-related data for public health purposes. The document outlines different types of surveillance including passive, active, and sentinel surveillance. Passive surveillance relies on voluntary reporting while active surveillance stimulates more regular reporting. Sentinel surveillance monitors specific sites. The advantages and disadvantages of each type are provided. The document also discusses important qualities of an effective surveillance system such as simplicity, flexibility, acceptability, sensitivity, predictive value, representativeness, and timeliness.
The document discusses integrated communicable disease surveillance and efforts towards integration in several countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region. It notes that integrated surveillance allows for more efficient data collection, analysis, and response across disease programs. Several countries are making progress on establishing integrated electronic platforms and national surveillance systems through partnerships with international organizations. Fully implementing integrated surveillance remains an ongoing challenge that requires resources, training, and political commitment over the long term.
National framework for malaria elimination in indiaAparna Chaudhary
outlines India’s strategy for elimination of the disease by 2030. The framework has been developed with a vision to eliminate malaria from the country and contribute to improved health and quality of life and alleviation of poverty.
This document provides an overview of international health and the history of international health organizations. It discusses how diseases know no borders and early international efforts focused on quarantine practices to control disease spread. The first international health conferences in the 1850s aimed to standardize quarantine measures but had little success. Over time, organizations like the Pan American Health Bureau in 1902 and the Office International d'Hygiene Publique in 1907 were formed to promote cooperation on international health issues. Major milestones included the founding of the World Health Organization in 1948 to coordinate global health initiatives and address both communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Although there is very less material in web ,I try to make the topic lucid . I also stuck in sampling part but i feel it helpful for readers .
Commends are welcome
GLOBAL STRATEGY FOR MEASLES ELIMINATIONPreetam Kar
The document outlines the presentation of Dr. Preetam Kumar Kar on measles elimination. It discusses:
1. The global burden of measles in 2000 with over 500,000 deaths annually, mostly in developing countries.
2. The goals of the 2012 Global Measles Elimination Strategic Plan to reduce measles mortality by 95% by 2015 and achieve regional elimination in 5 WHO regions by 2020.
3. India's strategy to strengthen routine immunization, conduct supplemental immunization activities, and enhance surveillance to reduce measles cases and meet regional elimination targets.
Malaria remains a major global health problem, though incidence and mortality have decreased in recent years. In 2015, there were an estimated 214 million malaria cases and 438,000 deaths worldwide. India also has a significant malaria burden, with estimates of annual deaths ranging from 15,000 to over 200,000. Key malaria indices calculated to monitor disease burden and evaluate control programs include annual blood examination rate, annual parasite incidence, slide positivity rate, and percentage of malaria cases that are falciparum. These indices are calculated using population data and numbers of blood slides examined and positive results to measure aspects of local transmission and intervention effectiveness.
The document discusses Link ART Centres, which were established to improve access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV patients by reducing travel burdens. It outlines the concept, objectives, structure, roles and responsibilities of Link ART Centres. The objectives are to integrate ART services into primary/secondary healthcare, build ART treatment capacity at primary levels, and improve adherence by reducing travel costs and time. Link ART Centres are located at primary facilities and provide drugs to stable patients, while more complex cases are referred to nodal ART Centres. The document reviews infrastructure needs, staffing roles, and the expanded "LAC Plus" model.
outbreak investigation - types of epidemics and investigating themTimiresh Das
This document discusses an upcoming presentation on outbreak investigation. It begins with definitions of key terms like epidemic, outbreak, endemic, and pandemic. It then discusses determinants of disease outbreaks and types of epidemics. The objectives, steps, and examples of outbreak investigation are provided. Various factors related to outbreaks like incubation period, quarantine, herd immunity, and triggers for surveillance are defined.
The document provides information about the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) in India. It discusses that IDSP aims to establish a decentralized disease surveillance system to detect early warning signals of outbreaks. Key elements of IDSP include detection and reporting of health events, investigation and confirmation of cases, collection and analysis of surveillance data, and feedback to initiate public health responses. IDSP implementation is organized at the national, state, and district levels with defined roles and reporting structures. The program coordinates surveillance of both communicable and non-communicable diseases using standardized reporting forms.
This document outlines the process for developing District Health Action Plans (DHAPs) in India. It discusses how DHAPs are created through participatory planning at the village, block, and district levels. The planning process involves forming teams, conducting surveys, developing village health plans, and holding consultations. DHAPs include a situational analysis, objectives, interventions, work plans, budgets, and monitoring plans. They are meant to guide implementation and be tailored to local health needs and resources. The document reviews framework, components, strategy for technical assistance, and provides a critical appraisal to improve the DHAP process.
The Sample Registration System (SRS) was initiated in India in 1964-1965 to provide reliable demographic data for planning purposes, as birth and death registration was previously voluntary and incomplete. The SRS provides annual estimates of population composition, fertility, mortality, and medical attention at birth/death for India and major states. It covers about 8.1 million people based on a system of dual recording of births and deaths in representative sample units. Key estimates include population by age/sex, fertility rates, mortality rates, and maternal mortality. The SRS is implemented by the Office of the Registrar General and involves state census offices and part-time enumerators.
Integrated Diseases Surveillance Project - IDSP IndiaRizwan S A
The document provides an overview of the Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP) in India. IDSP aims to establish a decentralized district-based system for surveillance of communicable and non-communicable diseases. Key aspects of IDSP include integrating existing disease surveillance, strengthening public health laboratories, using information technology, and developing human resources. IDSP implements syndromic, presumptive, and confirmed surveillance for various diseases. Information flows from the community level up through district, state, and national surveillance committees, which analyze data and coordinate response actions. New IDSP initiatives include an alert call center, e-learning modules, and a media scanning cell.
Early Warning And Reporting System (EWARS) in NepalPublic Health
The Early Warning and Reporting System (EWARS) is a hospital-based sentinel surveillance system in Nepal that monitors six priority infectious diseases. EWARS was established in 1997 with 8 sentinel sites and has since expanded to 118 sites including central, provincial, and district hospitals. The main objectives of EWARS are to strengthen disease information flow and facilitate prompt outbreak response. Sentinel sites report disease data weekly or immediately to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division, which analyzes trends, provides feedback, and coordinates rapid response teams if an outbreak is detected.
Disease for control elimination & eradication RINSAVAHEED1
This document discusses disease control, elimination, and eradication efforts in India. It provides definitions for control, elimination, and eradication and lists diseases that India has achieved eradication of, including smallpox, guinea worm, yaws, and polio. Key points covered include that smallpox was the only disease eradicated globally to date, and that India has eliminated diseases like leprosy, tetanus, and avian influenza through national programs and vaccination efforts. National control programs are outlined that work to prevent and manage communicable diseases and public health issues in India.
The unusual occurrence in a community or region of disease, specific health related behaviour (eg. Smoking) or other health related events (eg. Traffic accidents) clearly in excess of “expected occurrence.
The key objective of the programme is to strengthen/maintain decentralized laboratory based IT enabled disease surveillance system for epidemic prone diseases to monitor disease trends and to detect and respond to outbreaks in early rising phase through trained Rapid Response Team (RRTs).
This document provides an introduction to the basic concepts of epidemiology. It defines epidemiology as the study of patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in populations. The aims of epidemiology are to describe disease distribution and frequency, identify risk factors, and provide data to prevent and control diseases. Epidemiologists make comparisons between groups with and without disease exposure to identify determinants and test hypotheses. Basic measurements in epidemiology include mortality, morbidity, disability, and the distribution of disease and risk factors. Rates, ratios, and proportions are key tools used to measure and express disease frequency in populations.
This document discusses epidemiological surveillance. It defines surveillance as the ongoing collection of health data to monitor disease occurrence and distribution. The purposes of surveillance are early detection of outbreaks and providing data for health planning and evaluation. Two main types are passive surveillance, which relies on routine health reporting, and active surveillance, which involves direct data collection for a specific purpose. The advantages and disadvantages of each type are provided. Sentinel surveillance is also described as using selected reporting sites. Conditions for using active surveillance are outlined. Key activities, features of an effective system, and priority diseases for integrated surveillance in Sierra Leone are listed.
This document discusses surveillance in healthcare. It defines surveillance as the ongoing collection and analysis of health-related data for public health purposes. The document outlines different types of surveillance including passive, active, and sentinel surveillance. Passive surveillance relies on voluntary reporting while active surveillance stimulates more regular reporting. Sentinel surveillance monitors specific sites. The advantages and disadvantages of each type are provided. The document also discusses important qualities of an effective surveillance system such as simplicity, flexibility, acceptability, sensitivity, predictive value, representativeness, and timeliness.
TOPIC:APPLICATION OF EPIDEMIOLOGY IN HEALTH CARE DELIVERY, HEALTH SURVELLIA...tusharkedar2
The document discusses the application of epidemiology in healthcare delivery, health surveillance, and health informatics. It defines primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention and describes activities for each level. It also discusses epidemiological surveillance, the surveillance process, health informatics definitions and objectives, and sources of health information data. The role of nurses in areas like disease prevention, control, health education, and data collection is also covered.
Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP).pptxMostaque Ahmed
The Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) aims to establish a decentralized district-based system for surveillance of communicable and non-communicable diseases in India. It was launched in 2004 to integrate existing disease surveillance activities across programs to avoid duplication and facilitate information sharing. The objectives are to initiate timely public health responses to disease changes at urban and rural levels. Key elements include detection, investigation, data collection, analysis, interpretation and feedback. The IDSP decentralizes surveillance to the state and district levels and strengthens human resources, public health laboratories, and inter-sectoral coordination.
Chapter 19 Public Health InformaticsBrian Dixon PhDSaurabh .docxzebadiahsummers
Chapter 19: Public Health Informatics
Brian Dixon PhD
Saurabh Rahurkar DrPH
Learning Objectives
After reviewing the presentation, viewers should be able to:
Define public health informatics (PHI)
Explain the importance of informatics to the practice of public
health and the role of informatics within a public health agency
Define and distinguish the various forms of public health surveillance systems used in practice
List several common data sources used in the field of public health for surveillance
Public health: “the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private communities, and individuals.”
Public health informatics: “systematic application of information and computer science and technology to public health practice, research and learning”
Whereas physicians and care delivery organizations focus on the health of individuals, public health focuses on the health of populations and communities.
Definitions
Definitions
Public health surveillance: ongoing systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health-related data essential to planning, implementation and evaluation of public health practice, closely integrated with the timely dissemination of these data for prevention and control
Syndromic surveillance: surveillance using health-related data that precede diagnosis and signal a sufficient probability of a case or an outbreak to warrant further public health response
Introduction
The overarching goal of public health has been to monitor a variety of medical diseases and conditions rapidly and accurately so as to intervene as early as possible to detect, prevent, and mitigate the spread of epidemics, the effects of natural disasters, and bioterrorism
To address these challenges, public health organizations conduct a range of activities across three, broad core functions – assessment, policy development and assurance.
Assessment – Public health agencies spend most of their time and resources on investigations of potential threats to the public’s health. Activities include testing and monitoring of water quality, laboratory examination of diseases carried by mosquitoes, tracking food-borne illnesses, testing for environmental hazards (e.g. soil lead levels), monitoring for potential bioterrorism threats, and tracing the contacts for individuals exposed to diseases as well as hazardous chemicals.
Public Health 3 Core Functions
Policy Development – Public health agencies also create policies and regulations to protect the health of populations. For example, children may be required to have certain immunizations before they can attend school to prevent disease outbreaks that would harm children and disrupt family life. Agencies use the evidence they gather from their investigations as well as the scientific literature to advocate for p.
Public health surveillance involves the continuous collection and analysis of health data to support public health practices. It can be used for immediate detection of epidemics or long-term monitoring of disease trends. Active surveillance employs staff to directly collect data while passive surveillance relies on voluntary reporting from healthcare providers. Syndromic surveillance monitors clinical symptoms before confirmation of diagnoses. Integrated disease surveillance at national and global levels aims to strengthen communicable disease monitoring through standardized guidelines and collaboration across networks.
Unit-IV Health Surveillance ANP m.sc I year.pptxanjalatchi
The document discusses India's vision for public health surveillance in 2035. It outlines key goals of establishing a predictive, responsive, integrated surveillance system covering communicable and non-communicable diseases. The system would be based on anonymized individual health records and ensure privacy. Gaps in current surveillance like limited non-communicable disease monitoring and lack of data sharing between levels are noted. The vision's building blocks include strengthened governance, expanded electronic health records, advanced analytics, and improved informatics. Suggested steps are establishing oversight frameworks and prioritizing diseases for elimination surveillance.
The document discusses public health surveillance, providing definitions and outlining its goals, history, uses, types, attributes, and process. It describes key public health surveillance programs in India, including the Integrated Disease Surveillance Program (IDSP) and National Surveillance Programme for Communicable Diseases (NSPCD). The goal of public health surveillance is to provide information to guide public health policies and programs by ongoing collection and analysis of health data. Effective surveillance systems aim to detect health issues, monitor trends, and link data to appropriate public health actions and interventions.
Surveillance involves the ongoing collection and analysis of disease data to inform prevention and control measures. In Nepal, disease surveillance occurs through both routine monthly HMIS reporting from all health facilities, as well as sentinel surveillance through the Early Warning and Response System (EWARRS) which collects weekly data from selected sites. EWARRS focuses on priority diseases like polio, measles, neonatal tetanus, malaria, kala azar, and Japanese encephalitis to allow for early detection and response to outbreaks. The data collected through these surveillance systems are used for monitoring disease trends, outbreak detection, evaluating health services, and informing public health policies and programs.
Coauthors: Ms Christa Maria Joel and Ms Meera Ann John
Supervisors: Dr Saurabh Kumar
Department of Community Medicine
Father Muller Medical College
3rd Year MBBS
The document discusses health surveillance and informatics. It defines surveillance as the systematic collection and analysis of health data for decision making. The purposes of surveillance include monitoring disease trends, evaluating programs, and informing policy. Health informatics involves the management and analysis of health information and can include fields like nursing informatics, clinical informatics, and public health informatics. Sources of health data include censuses, vital statistics, disease notification systems, health surveys, and hospital records.
The IDSP integrates communicable and non-communicable diseases. Common to both of them are their purpose in describing the health problem, monitoring trends, estimating the health burden and evaluating programmes for prevention and control.
The document discusses epidemiology and its applications. It defines epidemiology and describes its purposes such as preventing and controlling health problems. It outlines epidemiological methods like observational and experimental studies. Descriptive epidemiology aims to study disease frequency and distribution while analytical epidemiology tests hypotheses. The roles of nurses in applying epidemiological concepts to assess community health needs and evaluate prevention programs are also highlighted.
1. The Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP) was launched in 2004 to establish a decentralized disease surveillance system in India to enable timely public health responses.
2. IDSP aims to integrate disease surveillance activities across national health programs, private sector organizations, and state governments.
3. The project works to detect disease outbreaks early through establishing surveillance units at central, state, and district levels that monitor for priority infectious diseases and public health events.
Integrated Disease Surveillance ProjectSandeep Das
The document describes India's Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP), which aims to establish a decentralized, district-based system for surveillance of communicable and non-communicable diseases. Key elements of IDSP include integrating existing surveillance activities, strengthening public health laboratories, using information technology, and developing human resources for surveillance and response at the district, state, and national levels. IDSP collects surveillance data on various diseases through syndromic, presumptive, and confirmed case reporting. Data flows from the district to state and national levels to allow for analysis and coordinated response.
Health surveillance systems monitor communicable diseases, injuries, birth defects and other health conditions to help public health agencies set priorities and plan programs. Surveillance can take many forms, from mandatory disease reporting to monitoring of health behaviors. In Bangladesh, the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research conducts various surveillance activities including monitoring priority communicable diseases, outbreak investigations, and influenza and Nipah virus surveillance.
This document discusses establishing surveillance programs in healthcare facilities to monitor infection risks. It recommends developing a written surveillance plan with clear goals and objectives. The plan should focus surveillance on high-risk patient groups, procedures, or pathogens. Data collection methods like active surveillance are most sensitive but also most resource-intensive. Targeted surveillance of specific infections or units allows resources to focus on the highest risks. Regular analysis and reporting of infection rates helps evaluate the surveillance program and direct prevention efforts.
Epidemiological trends and health care implicationsania aslam
Epidemiology is the study of patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations. It informs public health policy and evidence-based medicine by identifying risk factors and targets for prevention. Epidemiologists conduct descriptive and analytical studies to understand disease distribution and determinants. They help with study design, data analysis, and dissemination of results. The bureau of epidemiology conducts epidemiological studies to protect public health from infectious and environmental diseases. It investigates outbreaks, conducts disease surveillance, and develops prevention strategies.
This document discusses concepts and methods for disease control. It defines key terms like disease control, elimination, and eradication. Disease control aims to reduce incidence, duration, effects, and financial burden of disease. Elimination ceases disease transmission in a geographic area, while eradication terminates all global transmission by eliminating the infectious agent. Eradication requires scientific, operational, and economic considerations. Surveillance and monitoring are important for disease control and involve collecting, analyzing, and disseminating epidemiological data. Evaluation assesses program performance by comparing actual results to objectives.
This document discusses epidemiology and how it was used to identify smoking as a cause of lung cancer. It shows that lung cancer rates increased dramatically between 1937-1950 in the US. A case-control study found that smokers were over 20 times more likely to develop lung cancer than non-smokers. A later British study found that lung cancer risk increased with the number of cigarettes smoked per day. Through observational epidemiological studies, researchers were able to establish smoking as a major risk factor and cause of lung cancer.
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CLASSIFICATION OF H1 ANTIHISTAMINICS-
FIRST GENERATION ANTIHISTAMINICS-
1)HIGHLY SEDATIVE-DIPHENHYDRAMINE,DIMENHYDRINATE,PROMETHAZINE,HYDROXYZINE 2)MODERATELY SEDATIVE- PHENARIMINE,CYPROHEPTADINE, MECLIZINE,CINNARIZINE
3)MILD SEDATIVE-CHLORPHENIRAMINE,DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE
TRIPROLIDINE,CLEMASTINE
SECOND GENERATION ANTIHISTAMINICS-FEXOFENADINE,
LORATADINE,DESLORATADINE,CETIRIZINE,LEVOCETIRIZINE,
AZELASTINE,MIZOLASTINE,EBASTINE,RUPATADINE. Mechanism of action of 2nd generation antihistaminics-
These drugs competitively antagonize actions of
histamine at the H1 receptors.
Pharmacological actions-
Antagonism of histamine-The H1 antagonists effectively block histamine induced bronchoconstriction, contraction of intestinal and other smooth muscle and triple response especially wheal, flare and itch. Constriction of larger blood vessel by histamine is also antagonized.
2) Antiallergic actions-Many manifestations of immediate hypersensitivity (type I reactions)are suppressed. Urticaria, itching and angioedema are well controlled.3) CNS action-The older antihistamines produce variable degree of CNS depression.But in case of 2nd gen antihistaminics there is less CNS depressant property as these cross BBB to significantly lesser extent.
4) Anticholinergic action- many H1 blockers
in addition antagonize muscarinic actions of ACh. BUT IN 2ND gen histaminics there is Higher H1 selectivitiy : no anticholinergic side effects
Nutritional deficiency Disorder are problems in india.
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1. **Epidermis**: The outermost layer primarily composed of epithelial cells called keratinocytes. It provides a protective barrier against environmental factors, pathogens, and UV radiation.
2. **Dermis**: Located beneath the epidermis, the dermis contains connective tissue, blood vessels, hair follicles, and sweat glands. It plays a vital role in supporting and nourishing the epidermis, regulating body temperature, and housing sensory receptors for touch, pressure, temperature, and pain.
3. **Hypodermis**: Also known as the subcutaneous layer, it consists of fat and connective tissue that anchors the skin to underlying structures like muscles and bones. It provides insulation, cushioning, and energy storage.
Skin performs essential functions such as regulating body temperature through sweat production and blood flow control, synthesizing vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, and serving as a sensory interface with the external environment.
Maintaining skin health is crucial for overall well-being, involving proper hygiene, hydration, protection from sun exposure, and avoiding harmful substances. Skin conditions and diseases range from minor irritations to chronic disorders, emphasizing the importance of regular care and medical attention when needed.
Congestive Heart failure is caused by low cardiac output and high sympathetic discharge. Diuretics reduce preload, ACE inhibitors lower afterload, beta blockers reduce sympathetic activity, and digitalis has inotropic effects. Newer medications target vasodilation and myosin activation to improve heart efficiency while lowering energy requirements. Combination therapy, following an assessment of cardiac function and volume status, is the most effective strategy to heart failure care.
congenital GI disorders are very dangerous to child. it is also a leading cause for death of the child.
this congenital GI disorders includes cleft lip, cleft palate, hirchsprung's disease etc.
1. SURVEILLANCE & IDSP
SESSION 10
Dr Dipayan Banerjee
The National Institute of Health and Family Welfare
ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAMME ON BASIC AND APPLIED
EPIDEMIOLOGY
2. CONTENTS
SECTION 1 : Surveillance
Part 1 : Introduction
Part 2 : Types
Part 3 : Uses
SECTION 2: IDSP
IHIP
SECTION 3: Special Surveillance
SECTION 4:COVID-19 Surveillance
3. PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEILLANCE
“Ongoing, systematic collection, analysis, interpretation, and
dissemination of data regarding a health-related event for use
in public health action to reduce morbidity and mortality and
to improve health.”
- CDC. Updated guidelines for evaluating public health surveillance systems. MMWR 2001;50 (No. RR-13)
CDC. MMWR 2001; 50: RR-13
5. BROAD GOAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEILLANCE
Provide actionable health information to public health staff,
government leaders, and the public to guide public health
policy and programs
Smith PF et al. “Blueprint Version 2.0”: Updating public health surveillance for the 21st
century. J Public Health Management and Practice, 2012
6. SPECIFIC GOALS OF PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEILLANCE
To portray the ongoing pattern of health-
related states and events, to…
Assess public health status
Trigger public health action
Define public health priorities
Evaluate programs
“Information for Action”
7. TYPES OF SURVEILLANCE
Case-based (individual) vs. aggregate
Passive vs. Active
Population-based vs. Sentinel
Disease-specific vs. Syndromic
Indicator-Based Surveillance (IBS) vs. Event-Based Surveillance
(EBS)
8. TYPES OF SURVEILLANCE
Passive: Cases are reported to a health facility
Usually adequate for monitoring trends over time, place, person
Advantages: efficient, simple and requires few resources
Disadvantage: underreporting (incomplete data)
Active: Health worker goes to community looking for cases
Usually reserved for diseases of special interest, e.g., SARS, TB
Most public health surveillance systems are passive
9. SENTINEL SURVEILLANCE
Surveillance based on selected population samples
chosen to represent the relevant experience of particular
groups
or
Reporting of health events by health professionals who
are selected to represent a geographic area or a specific
reporting group
Can be active or passive surveillance
10. SENTINEL SURVEILLANCE: CHARACTERISTICS
Selected physicians or facilities involved
Specified diseases reported
High quality data collected
Lack of representativeness
Useful for common conditions where
Complete case counting is not important
Public health action is not taken in response to individual reported
cases
Done for HIV, HBV, HCV, Outdoor air & water quality
11. SYNDROMIC SURVEILLANCE
Syndromic surveillance – focuses on one or
constellation of symptoms rather than diagnosed
disease
Examples
Acute diarrheal diseases
Acute respiratory infection
12. TABULATION / ANALYSIS OF SURVEILLANCE DATA
Descriptive – most common
Time
Place
Person
Analytic methods
Time-series analyses to detect aberrations
Time-space clustering
13. 0
5
10
15
20
25
21 24 27 30 2
Cases
S-FORM REPORTED JAUNDICE CASES, 2011-13
Distribution of ADD Cases by Onset of Symptoms,
Udaipur, Oct-Nov 2014 (N=83)
Distribution by Time
14. Distribution by Place
• Where reported (usual method)
• Where exposure occurred
(preferred)
• Allows prevention resources to be
targeted effectively
• Use of computers and spatial
mapping software allows for
sophisticated analysis
15. DISTRIBUTION BY PERSON
• Demographics
• Age
• Sex
• Religion
• Occupation
• Risk factors, if collected
• HIV risk group
• For vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccination status
16. DATA INTERPRETATION: WHY AN APPARENT INCREASE IN CASES?
Change in reporting procedures / change in surveillance system
Change in case definition
Improvements in diagnostic procedures
Increased awareness
Increased access to health care
New physician or clinic – may see more cases, may make diagnosis more
often, or report more consistently
Batch reporting
True increase in incidence
17. DISSEMINATION OF SURVEILLANCE DATA
To Whom?
Public health officials
Governmental officials
Clinicians / labs (reporters)
Public
18. USES OF PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEILLANCE
To Recognize cases or cluster of cases to trigger interventions
to prevent transmission or reduce morbidity and mortality.
To Assess the public health impact of health events or
determine and measure trends.
To Demonstrate the need for public health intervention,
programmes and resources and allocate resources during
public health planning.
To Monitor effectiveness of prevention and control measures.
19. CONT.………..
To identify high-risk groups or geographical areas for target
interventions and guide analytic studies.
To develop hypothesis that lead to analytic studies about risk
factors for disease causation, propagation or progression.
20. INTEGRATED DISEASE SURVEILLANCE PROGRAMME
Integrated disease surveillance project is a decentralized, state-
based surveillance system in the country.
IDSP is intended to detect early warning signals of impending
outbreaks and help initiate an effective response in a timely
manner.
21. HISTORY
1997-98: National Surveillance Program for Communicable Diseases (NSPCD)
initiated
March, 2003: Central Surveillance Unit (CSU)
Nov, 2004: Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP)
2007-08: Making of IDSP as part of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)
2018: Phased integration and implementation of IHIP
22. PHASED IMPLEMENTATION OF IDSP
Phase I [commencing from 2004-05]
Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttaranchal, Tamil Nadu,
Mizoram & Kerala
Phase II [commencing from 2005-06]
Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Manipur, Meghalaya, Orissa, Tripura,
Chandigarh, Pondicherry & Delhi
Phase III [commencing from 2006-07]
Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Punjab, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland,
Sikkim, A&N islands, D&N Haveli, Damon & Diu & Lakshadweep
23. OBJECTIVES OF IDSP
To establish a decentralized district-based system of surveillance for
communicable and non-communicable diseases so that timely and
effective public health actions can be initiated in response to health
changes in the urban and rural areas.
To integrate existing surveillance activities to avoid duplication and facilitate
sharing of information across all disease control programs and other stake
holders so that valid data is available for health decision making in the
district, state and national levels
24. STRATEGY FOR SURVEILLANCE IN IDSP
District level is the basic functional unit for integrating surveillance functions
All surveillance activities are coordinated and streamlined
Resources are combined to collect information from single focal point at each
level
Integrates both public & private sectors with emphasis on community
participation
Integrates communicable and non communicable disease
Integrates both rural & urban health system
Integration with medical colleges both govt and private
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28. INDICATOR-BASED SURVEILLANCE (IBS)
The collection of IBS data is a routine, regular process which is
primarily passive.
Data are collected according to established case definitions.
May be collected as individual or aggregated data.
Data are analysed in comparison with baseline values and
thresholds to determine unusual disease patterns.
29. EVENT-BASED SURVEILLANCE (EBS)
Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) consists of mainly:
Unstructured ad hoc information regarding health events which may
represent an acute risk to human health.
It is a functional component of EWAR.
Information collected for EBS is diverse in nature - originates from
multiple, often not-predetermined sources .
Information collection process is active - carried out through a systematic
framework specifically established for EBS purposes.
30. OUTBREAK INVESTIGATIONS
An outbreak or epidemic is defined as the occurrence in a
community of cases of an illness clearly in excess of
expected numbers. While an outbreak is usually limited to a
small focal area, an epidemic covers large geographic areas
and has more than one focal point.
31. EWS / OUTBREAK REPORTING FORM
State SSU need to
report
instantaneously as
well as weekly
compilation on
every Monday to
the CSU including
NIL reports.
32. MEDIA SCANNING AND VERIFICATION CELL
To strengthen the event based surveillance system under IDSP, media scanning and
verification activity was initiated for screening/scanning of unusual health events through
media for generating early warning signal for outbreaks.
Outline of Media scanning and verification:
Source and collection of information (unusual health events)
Identification of media alerts
Alert verification
Response to the media alert
Monitoring
33. SURVEILLANCE UNDER IDSP
Syndromic: Syndromic surveillance is defined as the surveillance of diseases
based on the presenting symptom/s (and not the disease attributable to the
syndrome).
Diagnosis made on the basis clinical pattern by health workers, village volunteers and non-formal
practitioners.
Presumptive: Presumptive surveillance is defined as the surveillance of diseases
based on the probable medical diagnosis of the presenting syndrome/s.
Diagnosis is made on typical history and clinical examination by medical officers
Laboratory confirmed: Confirmed Case is a clinical case with positive laboratory
confirmation by appropriate laboratory test/s. Three different forms (L1, L2, L3)
34. S FORM
Fever less than 7 days: Only fever; fever with rash; fever with bleeding; with
dizziness or unconsciousness
Fever more than 7 days
Cough with or without fever: less than 3 weeks, more than 3 weeks
Loose watery stools of less than 2 weeks duration: with some/much dehydration,
with no dehydration, with blood in stool
Jaundice: <4weeks
Acute flaccid paralysis in less than 15 years of age
Unusual symptoms leading to death/hospitalization (not fitting in above)
35.
36. Acute diarrheal
diseases
(including AGE)
Biliary dysentery
Viral hepatitis
Enteric fever
Malaria
Dengue/DHF/DS
S
Chikungunya
Acute
encephalitis
syndrome
Meningitis
Measles
Diphtheria
Pertussis
Chickenpox
Fever of unknown origin (PUO)
Acute respiratory infection/ILI
Pneumonia
Leptospirosis
AFP
Dog bite
Snake bite
Any other state specific diseases
Unusual syndromes not captured above
P FORM
37.
38. STATE SPECIFIC DISEASES
Diphtheria, NN Tetanus, leprosy Madhya Pradesh / Uttaranchal
Diphtheria, NN Tetanus, leptospirosis Maharashtra
Filariasis, KFD & HGS, leptospirosis Karnataka
Leptospirosis, leprosy Tamil Nadu
Leptospirosis Kerala
Cancers, substance abuse,
pneumonia, acid peptic disease
Mizoram
Filariasis Andhra Pradesh
39. L FORM
Dengue/DHF/DSS
Chikungunya
JE
Meningococcal meningitis
Typhoid fever
Diphtheria
Cholera
Shigella dysentery
Viral hepatitis A, E
Leptospirosis
Malaria
42. WATER SURVEILLANCE
Form W is meant for the use of Health Workers and Laboratory Personnel at PHCs,
CHCs and in various other laboratories in the district to record the information on
Water Quality from different drinking water sources in the districts.
At community level: health workers to conduct the Ortho Toluidine test (using
Choloroscopes) of the drinking water sources in the villages.
At laboratory level:
H2S test conducted at the PHCs and CHCs and other sub-district laboratories for
checking fecal contamination in drinking water
MPN test at district laboratories for detection on coliform bacteria in drinking water.
43. INTEGRATED HEALTH INFORMATION PLATFORM
Web-enabled near-real-time electronic information system that
is embedded with all applicable Government of India's e-
Governance, Information Technology (IT), data & meta data
standards to provide state-of-the-art single operating picture
geospatial Information for managing disease outbreaks and
related resources.
44. Key features of IHIP:
Real time data reporting (along through mobile application); accessible at all levels (from
villages, states and central level)
Advanced data modelling & analytical tools
GIS enabled Graphical representation of data into integrated dashboard
Role & hierarchy-based feedback & alert mechanisms
Geo-tagging of reporting health facilities
Scope for data integration with other health programs
First phase launched in November 2018 in 7 states: Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Himachal
Pradesh, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, & Kerala
In the 2021 budget the IHIP was proposed to be launched in all the states and union
territories of India
45. SPECIAL SURVEILLANCE
Implemented during and after emergency situations like disasters / PHEIC / Mass gatherings for
acquiring more accurate and near real time data
The time frame for data collection, periodicity, the data entry officials, and specified data elements
differ from the routine IDSP surveillance system
The decision on activation and deactivation of Special Surveillance is case to case basis and is
taken either at the level of CSU, IDSP or EMR, DGHS.
Special Surveillance scenarios require mobilization of Human resource, logistics in the affected
area and issuance of technical & administrative guidelines and formats in a short duration of time.
The data collected by health workers undergo simple descriptive area specific analysis on daily
basis represented either in absolute numbers (cases and deaths) and wherever possible in terms
of morbidity and mortality indicators.
46. Data Flow
Mechanism
The main channel of data flow
would be through the existing
IDSP network (Blue)
Crisis with health consequences
may require reporting directly
from incidence site/district control
room to MoHFW / DGHS / MHA
(Yellow)
Channels requiring IDSP user IDs
and passwords to view information
(Dotted lines)
47. NEED FOR SPECIAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM THAN THE
ROUTINE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM
1. Standardized & timely: The time frame for data collection, periodicity,
the data entry officials, and specified data elements differ from the routine
IDSP surveillance system.
2. Coordinated: Involvement of multiple agencies requiring coordinated
efforts for control and management.
3. Interoperability: Situation overwhelms the capacity of State/Central IDSP
unit to tackle it efficiently and needs support from other departments.
4. Avoid duplication of efforts
5. Improves effective communication
48. PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (PHEOC)
A Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) is a physical location for the
coordination of information and resources to support incident management
activities.
Goal: To provide single point contact facility for emergency management of Public
Health emergencies.
Objectives:
1. Act as a command Centre to manage disease outbreaks, public health
emergencies or any disaster situation.
2. Strengthening disease surveillance & response using the latest information &
communication technology
49. INCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (IRS)
Effective mechanism for reducing ad-hoc measures in response.
It envisages a composite team with various Sections to attend to all the
possible response requirements.
Responsible Officers (ROs) have been designated at the State and District
level as overall in charge of the incident response management.
The Responsible Officer may delegate responsibilities to the Incident
Commander (IC), who in turn will manage the incident through Incident
Response Teams (IRTs).
50. POST DISASTER SURVEILLANCE
Need of special surveillance post disaster:
Under routine circumstances, these health events may be easily detected and managed,
but during post disaster situation routine services (communication, roads, water
supply and electricity) are thrown into disarray.
Health care facilities are damaged leading to disruption in routine health care
like immunization.
Post disaster, relief camps are set up in and around the area till the situation
normalizes. Hence provision of basic public health care like safe water, sanitation and
preventive and curative services is essential.
Establishment of routine surveillance system with special focus on infectious disease
prone to emerge and spread after disaster is utmost necessary. For e.g., cases of
leptospirosis has been observed to rise after floods due to mixing of cattle & rat urine
with water coming in contact with people.
51. Syndromes Presumptive diagnoses
1 Loose watery stool 1 Acute diarrheal disease
2 Cholera
2 Loose stool with visible
blood
3 Dysentery
3 Fever 4 Malaria
5 Dengue
6 Chikungunya
4 Fever with bleeding 7 Acute Haemorrhagic
Fever
5 Fever with rash 8 Measles
9 Chickenpox
6 Fever with cough 10 ARI
7 Fever with semi-
consciousness/confusion
11 Acute encephalitis
syndrome
Syndromes
and
Diseases for
surveillance
post
disaster
52. 8 Fever with neck stiffness 12 Meningitis
9 Difficulty in breathing and wheezing 13 Acute Asthma
10 Jaundice (< 4 weeks) 14 Acute Hepatitis
15 Leptospirosis
11 Isolated redness of eyes with or
without discharge
16 Conjunctivitis
12 Open wounds and bruises 17 Open wounds and bruises
13 Fracture 18 Fracture
14 Burns 19 Burns
15 Animal Bites 20
21
Snake bites
Dog bite
16 Drowning 22 Drowning
17 Other (to be specified depending on
the unusual syndrome/event)
24 Other (to be specified depending
on the unusual syndrome/event)
53. Syndromes Presumptive diagnoses
1 Loose watery stool 1 Acute diarrheal disease
2 Cholera
3 Food poisoning
2 Loose stool with visible blood 4 Dysentery
3 Fever 5 Malaria
6 Dengue
7 Chikungunya
4 Fever with bleeding 8 Acute Haemorrhagic Fever
5 Fever with rash 9 Measles
10 Chickenpox
6 Fever with cough 11 ARI
7 Fever with semi-consciousness/confusion 12 Acute encephalitis syndrome
8 Fever with neck stiffness 13 Meningitis
9 Difficulty in breathing and wheezing 14 Acute Asthma
10 Jaundice (< 4 weeks) 15 Acute Hepatitis
16 Leptospirosis
11 Other (to be specified depending on the unusual
syndrome/event)
17 Open wounds and bruises
18 Fracture
19 Burns
20 Drowning
21 Other (to be specified
depending on the unusual
syndrome/event)
Syndromes
& Diseases
for
surveillanc
e post
Mass
gatherings
54. SPECIAL SURVEILLANCE FOR COVID-19
Screening at point of entry
Thermal Screening of international travelers at various air, land and sea-ports by Port Health Officers.
Symptomatic cases immediately isolated in hospitals attached to PoE. Asymptomatic travelers allowed
to enter within the country after filling self declaration form.
Sharing of the details of incoming travelers to Centre/State IDSP Unit
Source of information: PHOs, Bureau of immigration, Ministry of Civil Aviation etc.
Daily report shared with stakeholders.
In country surveillance of the travellers
Active monitoring of all travelers for any development of symptoms for a period of maximum
incubation period.
On development of symptoms, case immediately isolated at nearest identified isolation center.
Sample collected and sent to designated lab for testing
If negative, managed as per clinician advice, continue monitoring for rest of surveillance period.
If positive, managed as per confirmed case of COVID19.
Daily report shared with stakeholders
55. Confirmed case of COVID-19
Case isolated at the designated COVID hospital/home as per criteria.
Extensive Contact listing and tracing initiated.
Quarantining of contacts (facility and home as per criteria)
Testing of contacts as per criteria
Cluster containment plan
Delineation of containment zone depending upon number of cases, administrative boundaries,
epidemiological linkages.
Strict perimeter control
Daily active ARI Surveillance in the containment zone.
Testing, isolation & tracing
Till no more cases detected after double the incubation period.
Risk communication
Creating awareness among public to follow preventive public health measures
Advisory on dos and don'ts
Hand washing, use of mask and physical distancing
Precaution for vulnerable and elderly population
Infodemic management
56. SUMMARY
Surveillance is a continuous and ongoing phenomenon
Analysis & Dissemination of the reports are also important parts of
Surveillance
Most of the public health surveillances are passive
Sentinel surveillance is to find out all cases not missed cases
IDSP works on basis of weekly reporting
DSU is the basic functional unit for integrating surveillance
functions
IHIP works on the basis of real-time reporting with GIS tagging
Special surveillances are implemented during and after emergency
situations like PHEIC/Disasters/Mass gatherings