Timely access to quality data is one of the backbones of an effective STD
prevention and control program. The ability to accurately collect and analyze
data in a timely fashion is a key part of making correct decisions regarding
individual patient care and case management and, on a broader level, making
effective programmatic decisions on issues such as prioritizing intervention
activities and allocating scarce resources. A key part of the data collection
and management process falls into the area of informatics, i.e. the use of
information systems and technology to perform the critical tasks of data collection,
management, and analysis. This website provides access to information and resources
designed to assist state and local STD prevention programs in their
use of data and information systems.
NETSS/NEDSS Guides
NETSS Implementation Guide – This
document contains the procedures and record layouts that must be used
by state and local health departments to electronically report cases
of nationally notifiable STDs to CDC via the National Electronic Telecommunciation
System for Surveillance (NETSS).
NEDSS Messaging Guide – This document is currently under development but will contain the specifications for creating an HL7 2.5 message that meets the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS) requirements for electronically reporting cases of nationally notifiable STDS to CDC
Requirements for STD Information Systems
Requirements and other design-related materials are available for several
existing STD Information Systems:
NEDSS
- A Status Report on Implementation: Results of an August 2007 survey
to CSTE members regarding the implementation and usage of electronic disease
surveillance systems.
Non-CDC
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constitute an endorsement of these organizations or their programs by CDC
or the Federal Government, and none should be inferred. The CDC is not
responsible for the content of the individual organization web pages found
at these links.