Event Recap, STD Resource
Should Your Jurisdiction Automate a Syphilis Record Search Process? YES!
On November 18, 2021, CDC and NCSD hosted a webinar that showcased an automated Record Search algorithm developed by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and Florida Department of Health.
Description
This webinar showcased an automated Record Search algorithm developed by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH), and Florida Department of Health (FL DOH) . They described how the Record Search algorithm works and methods used to validate the results using data from FL and NYC. Participants heard from colleagues about how this algorithm is being implemented in their STD surveillance system, and how juridictions might approach this technology.