Sentinel Influenza Surveillance Training ModulesFebrile and Respiratory Illness Surveillance Training Module I
OUHSC Family Medicine, OKC, August 25, 2006
Past Experiences and Applications. Presenter: Renee Powell, MPH, Epidemiologist, Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH)
o Traditional CDC Network of Physicians
o OKPRN Physician Network
o Oklahoma Laboratory Surveillance
• Explain advantages and disadvantages of each surveillance system
• Share data from past influenza seasons and provide 2005-06 season summary
Oklahoma Febrile and Respiratory illness Surveillance: Moving into the Future. Presenter: Brett Cauthen, MD, MPH, State Epidemiologist, OSDH
virus surveillance system
• Describe sentinel physicians’ role in updated surveillance system
• Discuss application of surveillance to pandemic influenza preparedness
The Future is Now: Demonstration of the New ILI System. Presenter: Zsolt Nagykaldi, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Department of Family Medicine
• Provide a demonstration of the online application for febrile and respiratory
surveillance
• Offer troubleshooting tips and pinpoint problems that may occur
Influenza Testing: Rapid Tests, Viral Culture and Surveillance Protocols. Presenters: Kristy Bradley, D.V.M., M.P.H., State Public Health Veterinarian & Deputy State Epidemiologist, OSDH Maggie Baum, B.S., Virology Supervisor, OSDH
o Differentiation of A & B type viruses
o Ease of use
o Predictive value positive
• Explain the specimen collection protocols for surveillance practice locations
• Describe the virology testing available at the OSDH Public Health Laboratory
o Methodology
o Specificity and Sensitivity
Health Alert Network (HAN): Expanding Realms of Communication Presenter: Kimberly Mitchell, BS, HAN Coordinator, OSDH
• Describe the functions of RHINO and demonstrate features
• Provide opportunity to enroll in the RHINO System
Febrile and Respiratory Illness Surveillance Training Module II
Post Oak Lodge, Tulsa, August 18, 2007
Oklahoma Respiratory Virus & Influenza Surveillance System 2006-07: Renee Powell, MPH, Epidemiologist, Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) & Zsolt Nagykaldi, PhD (OUFMC)
season
o Influenza-like Illness Sentinel Provider Surveillance System
o Oklahoma Sentinel Laboratory Surveillance Network
• Discuss interesting epidemiologic trends of seasonal influenza and RSV
• Explain rationale for year-round viral respiratory illness surveillance
Outbreak of School-Associated Influenza in Northeastern Oklahoma: Laurence Burnsed, M.P.H., Director of Communicable Disease Division, OSDH
Oklahoma, 2007
o Outbreak notification and case finding at local medical clinics
o Coordination of immunization outreach with county health departments,
local healthcare providers, schools and media
• Present findings of child influenza immunization survey
Provider Discussion and Feedback Session: Kristy Bradley, D.V.M., M.P.H., State Epidemiologist and State Public Health Veterinarian
• Describe rationale for information on the Weekly Surveillance Report:
o Ascertain provider’s opinion of the current report
o Discuss ideas for additions or changes to the report
• Discuss utility of rapid influenza tests and results reporting
• Evaluate current mechanisms of respiratory specimen collection and
submission of VTM kits to OSDH Laboratory
o Ascertain providers opinion of the current practice
o Discuss ideas for additions, changes, and reorganization of the current
practice