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Toolkit Overview
Toolkit Overview
This toolkit is a resource for those working with newcomer health data. It provides resources and best practices to support program development, database creation, and data collection associated with the Domestic Medical Exam. This toolkit is flexible enough to be adapted to the needs of individual states, and should be accompanied by guidance developed by respective State Refugee Coordinators and State Refugee Health Coordinators.
Instructions for Templates
Instructions for Templates
Templates are unbranded, editable resources ready for you to use within your agency.
To open the document in Word format, follow these instructions:
Click on the link. This will open the document in Google Docs.
Go to File > Download > Microsoft Word (. docx). Then, open the file in Word.
You can edit and add agency-specific information once you open the template in Google Docs or Microsoft Word.
Program Development
Program Development
This section contains resources for programs aiming to expand their team, provide training, or collaborate with contractors to implement or enhance data management processes.
This document outlines the various roles that may be useful for the development and management of data systems. By understanding the responsibilities of these various roles, programs can determine which roles are needed for their goals, align their teams effectively, and ensure data systems are built to run efficiently.
Example of a Refugee Health Database Manager position description. This position would be responsible for managing data and data quality for a refugee health program.
Example of a Newcomer Health Analyst position description. This position would prepare and analyze data for internal and external reporting.
Example of an Informatician (Scientific Programmer/Analyst) position description. This position would serve as the informatician for the program, which bridges analyst and IT roles.
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This document provides numerous resources and programs that aid in the training and education of a Newcomer Health Program data team.
Database Management Tools
Database Management Tools
This section provides resources to help programs navigate database selection and development. It includes an overview of selected database options, highlights pros and cons to each, and offers examples of data dictionaries that can guide the creation of new databases or enhance existing ones.
This document provides guidance on setting up a database based on available personnel and IT resources. It also includes key questions to ask the IT department, if applicable.
This document outlines two selected options for structuring and storing newcomer health data, providing a comparison of their features, benefits, and limitations. It is designed to help programs evaluate each option and determine the best fit for their needs.
This document details how to adapt REDCAP, a data management system, into a referral system for managing new arrivals and tracking the Domestic Medical Exam Screening process between resettlement agencies, clinics, and state programs.
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