Evaluation of Electronic Ambulatory Care Data for Use in the Influenza-like Illness Surveillance Network (ILINet)

Authors

  • Kathleen Stigi Communicable Disease Epidemiology, Washington State Department of Health
  • Atar Baer Public Health Seattle King County
  • Kathy Lofy Communicable Disease Epidemiology, Washington State Department of Health

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v5i1.4533

Abstract

Washington State Department of Health and Public Health Seattle King County sought to evaluate the utility of electronic ambulatory data for monitoring influenza-like illness (ILI). A definition of ILI that was previously validated using emergency department data was applied to ambulatory care records. During August 2007 through August 2012, the proportion of ILI visits strongly correlated with the number and percentage of positive influenza tests reported by the network laboratory. The results will aid in formulating guidance for ambulatory care providers who wish to utilize electronic medical record systems for weekly ILINet reporting.

Author Biography

Kathleen Stigi, Communicable Disease Epidemiology, Washington State Department of Health

Kathleen Stigi works as an epidemiologist at the Washington State Department of Health in the Communicable Disease Epidemiology Offices. She will coordinate WA State ILINet for the 2012 - 2013 season, and plans to work with providers to utilize EMRS for weekly reporting.

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Published

2013-03-23

How to Cite

Stigi, K., Baer, A., & Lofy, K. (2013). Evaluation of Electronic Ambulatory Care Data for Use in the Influenza-like Illness Surveillance Network (ILINet). Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v5i1.4533

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Oral Presentations: Influenza Surveillance Methods - Evaluation and Practice