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Influenza Surveillance
Influenza Surveillance
Using Google to:
Using Google to:
-Make a shared data spreadsheet,
-Make a shared data spreadsheet,
-Set user permissions for the spreadsheet,
-Set user permissions for the spreadsheet,
-Collect data using a form, and
-Collect data using a form, and
-Connect the data to other software.
-Connect the data to other software.
*No Cost
*No Cost
*Easy to Implement
*Easy to Implement
*Performs
*Performs
Why did we do it?
Why did we do it?
*Wanted to supplement traditional surveillance methods.
*Wanted to supplement traditional surveillance methods.
*Wanted to demonstrate to reporting partners the value and utility of their data.
*Wanted to demonstrate to reporting partners the value and utility of their data.
*Wanted to make data reporting easy for reporting partners.
*Wanted to make data reporting easy for reporting partners.
Results:
Results:
*Data aggregated and connected to an interactive Tableau dashboard.
*Data aggregated and connected to an interactive Tableau dashboard.
*Dashboard is shared with reporting partners via a Google Site, where they can visualize flu activity in the county at their convenience.
*Dashboard is shared with reporting partners via a Google Site, where they can visualize flu activity in the county at their convenience.
*Improved situational awareness of flu activity in the county utilizing laboratory testing and clinic visit data.
*Improved situational awareness of flu activity in the county utilizing laboratory testing and clinic visit data.
Next Steps:
Next Steps:
*Explore options to electronically receive this data, removing the need for manual data entry.
*Explore options to electronically receive this data, removing the need for manual data entry.
*Continue to receive feedback and improve the shared data dashboard for public health partners.
*Continue to receive feedback and improve the shared data dashboard for public health partners.
*Incorporate additional community data.
*Incorporate additional community data.
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