NEDSS Resources:

Supporting Public Health Surveillance through the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS) (29K PDF)

Comprehensive description of the role of NEDSS in supporting public health surveillance.
 

A Guide to the Implementation of the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS) in State Public Health Agencies (388K pdf)

This CSTE document is targeted to program managers and surveillance staff in state health agencies who are involved in the implementation of NEDSS. The target audience includes epidemiologists and other professional staff with varying degrees of computer knowledge and skills.
 

Health Level Seven Specifications for Electronic Laboratory-Based Reporting of Public Health Information (464K PDF)

Proposed standard specification for implementing electronic communication of reportable information from laboratories to public health agencies using Health Level 7, a national standard for sharing health data. The specification recommends the use of standard codes for tests (LOINC) and results (SNOMED).
 

Secure Data Network Standards and Procedures (37K PDF)

Agency standards and operating procedures for the use of CDC/ATSDR Internet resources in the secure transmission and processing of sensitive or critical data and the support of sensitive or critical systems.
 

Standards Approved by Internet Standards Committee (100K PDF)

Standards, policies and guidelines passed by the Internet Standards Committee and approved by the Internet Steering Committee and which apply to all areas of CDC and ATSDR.
 

White Paper: Communicable Disease Surveillance Systems (pdf 21K)

Approach for Developing a State-level National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS) Strategic Technology Plan