transition to the “new” wvedss

Office of Epidemiology and Prevention ServicesDIVISION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE EPIDEMIOLOGYwww.wvimmunization.org

Office of Epidemiology and Prevention ServicesDIVISION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE EPIDEMIOLOGYwww.dide.wv.gov

Transition to the “New” WVEDSS

An Update and What to Expect in 2012


2011 ActivitiesWhat have we been doing?

• Set up and design of WV system• DIDE has been entering cases since March• All 2011 cases are being reported to CDC• System is very stable– No loss of data– Very little down time


2011 Activities (cont)

• DIDE redesigned investigation forms• Making customizations to system• System is flexible


The New FormsPaper Form Electronic Form-”New” WVEDSS


2011 Activities (cont)

• Training sessions for state and regional staff• 2 regional user trainings


What has slowed us down…

• Delay in award of CDC contract• Change in the vendor• Access issues from outside the DHHR

network


What’s coming in 2012…

• By Jan 1 – all Regional Epis using “New” WVEDSS

• Jan 1 – Regions 3 and 5 “Go Live”– LHD users begin using “New” WVEDSSS to

report cases

• 1st quarter – Regional trainings conducted in remaining regions


What’s Coming in 2012…Training Details

• Regional trainings– Regional epi will coordinate– Hands on computer training– Example cases you can enter


What’s coming in 2012…

• Mar 1 – Regions 1,2,4,6,7 & 8 LHD “Go Live”– LHDs begin using “New” WVEDSS to report

cases


Communication

• Web page on DIDE website dedicated to “New” WVEDSS– Provide updates– New investigation forms

• Conference call(s)• Written communication– Letters just out to LHD Administrators to

update user information


Office of Epidemiology and Prevention ServicesDIVISION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE EPIDEMIOLOGYwww.dide.wv.gov

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transition to the “new” wvedss

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