The public health community has undertaken a large-scale redesign of surveillance systems to improve population coverage, completeness, timeliness, and to assure a more seamless integration with existing health care information systems. Substantial resources are being allocated to achieve this integration. CDC has developed a framework that will guide the course of future integration efforts. Future systems will use common standards and common communication pathways. Significant benefits will accrue to the public’s understanding of disease phenomena as a result of a more integrated approach to surveillance. However, these integrated systems will also pose challenges for the existing infrastructure of public health systems. Individual privacy must continue to be protected; these new systems will provide the opportunity to strengthen security.
This presentation will overview the developments in surveillance integration and review issues that result from these new systems architectures.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the session, the participant will be able to: 1. List major issues that surveillance system integration has addressed. 2. Articulate trends in surveillance system integration.
Keywords: Health Information Systems, Information System Integration
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.