Standard Operating Procedures for Real-Time Biosurveillance Program


Posted on December 25, 2009  /  0 Comments

The document describes the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data collection, data processing, data reporting, and database/system administration.

Data collection involves

  • Setting up of the Biosurveillance Module (BSM) initial information (i.e. implement database) through the web application and direct Database Administration (DBA) functions
  • Installing, configuring, and maintaining the m-HealthSurvey mobile application
  • Health worker expected practices in submitting data
  • Documenting and reporting problems associated with the BSM and m-HealthSurvey

Data processing involves

  • Installing, configuring, and maintaining the T-Cube Web Interface (TCWI) analytical tool
  • Installing, , configuring, and maintaining the detection algorithms
  • Health Officials (epidemiologist) expected practices in analyzing the health data
  • Defining priority levels for particular diseases
  • Documenting events of interest
  • Documenting and reporting problems associated with TCWI and detection algorithms

Data reporting involves

  • Installing, configuring, and maintaining the Sahana Alerting and Messaging Module (MAM)
  • Initializing the MAM contact lists, jurisdictions, geographical areas, message templates
  • Verification and Authorization procedures for issuing health alerts

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