In:
Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 10, No. 6 ( 2003-11-01), p. 547-554
Abstract:
The 2002 Olympic Winter Games were held in Utah from February 8 to March 16, 2002. Following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and the anthrax release in October 2001, the need for bioterrorism surveillance during the Games was paramount. A team of informaticists and public health specialists from Utah and Pittsburgh implemented the Real-time Outbreak and Disease Surveillance (RODS) system in Utah for the Games in just seven weeks. The strategies and challenges of implementing such a system in such a short time are discussed. The motivation and cooperation inspired by the 2002 Olympic Winter Games were a powerful driver in overcoming the organizational issues. Over 114,000 acute care encounters were monitored between February 8 and March 31, 2002. No outbreaks of public health significance were detected. The system was implemented successfully and operational for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games and remains operational today.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1527-974X
,
1067-5027
Language:
English
Publisher:
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date:
2003
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2018371-9
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1205156-1
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