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Biosurveillance Information Exchange Working Group

Biosurveillance Information Exchange Working Group. DIMACS Working Group Meeting February 24, 2006. Discussion. Purpose and goals Topics of interest Structure Engaging partners Feedback from this meeting Future directions. Purpose.

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Biosurveillance Information Exchange Working Group

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  1. Biosurveillance Information Exchange Working Group DIMACS Working Group Meeting February 24, 2006

  2. Discussion • Purpose and goals • Topics of interest • Structure • Engaging partners • Feedback from this meeting • Future directions

  3. Purpose • Provide a forum and peer group for biosurveillance data monitors (public health officials and partners responsible for monitoring and responding to biosurveillance data)

  4. Goals • To increase communication and enhance relationship-building among biosurveillance data monitoring staff nationwide and at all levels of public health • To facilitate information exchange regarding needs of biosurveillance monitors • Thoughts?

  5. Topics of Interest • Syndrome classifications • Data sources • Statistical and analytical techniques • Monitoring and anomaly characterization • Investigation, communication, and reporting • How these systems fit into the larger surveillance network • Experiences and lessons learned • Additions? Deletions?

  6. Engaging Partners • Public health partners • Academia • Others?

  7. Other Ideas?

  8. Feedback • What did you like about this meeting? • What do you recommend we do differently? • Other thoughts?

  9. Future Directions • Conference calls • Frequency • Length • Subcommittees? • Future meetings • Frequency • Length

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