Common use of Disease Surveillance Clause in Contracts

Disease Surveillance. 4.5.01 Complete investigation and document at least 90% of confirmed or probable reportable vaccine-preventable disease (VPD) cases within thirty (30) days of initial report to public health 4.5.02 Adhere to the DSHS Emerging and Acute Infectious Disease Guidelines and current Epi Case Criteria Guide in conducting all activities 4.5.03 Ensure all new VPD surveillance staff attend 'Introduction Required Activity to NBS' training and complete the certification process in order to gain access to the NBS system 4.5.04 Complete all data entry into the Texas National Electronic Standard (Universal) Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS) Base System (NBS) following the NBS Data Entry Guidelines 4.5.05 Routinely review and follow up on all VPD laboratory reports received, including electronic lab reports (ELRs) generated through NBS in a timely fashion 4.5.06 Verify and enter complete vaccination history in NBS on all VPD investigations with case status of confirmed or probable. Complete vaccination history can be assessed through the Texas Immunization Registry, provider offices, school records, and/or patient records 4.5.07 Initiate vaccine-based disease control activities by identifying population in need of a vaccination response and requesting vaccination services for that population by contacting the DSHS Vaccine-Preventable Disease (VPD) Surveillance Team Lead Standard (Universal) Required Activity Standard (Universal)

Disease Surveillance. 4.5.01 Complete investigation and document at least 90% of confirmed or probable reportable vaccine-preventable disease (VPD) cases within thirty (30) days of initial report to public health 4.5.02 Adhere to the DSHS Emerging and Acute Infectious Disease Guidelines and current Epi Case Criteria Guide in conducting all activities 4.5.03 Ensure all new VPD surveillance staff attend 'Introduction Required Activity to NBS' training and complete the certification process in order to gain access to the NBS system 4.5.04 Complete all data entry into the Texas National Electronic Standard (Universal) Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS) Base System (NBS) following the NBS Data Entry Guidelines 4.5.05 Routinely review and follow up on all VPD laboratory reports received, including electronic lab reports (ELRs) generated through NBS in a timely fashion 4.5.06 Verify and enter complete vaccination history in NBS on all VPD investigations with case status of confirmed or probable. Complete vaccination history can be assessed through the Texas Immunization Registry, provider offices, school records, and/or patient recordsrecords Standard (Universal) Required Activity 4.5.07 Initiate vaccine-based disease control activities by identifying population in need of a vaccination response and requesting vaccination services for that population by contacting the DSHS Vaccine-Preventable Disease (VPD) Surveillance Team Lead Standard (Universal) Required Activity Standard (Universal)