Hospital Data and Climate Health Surveillance
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Electronic Health Records (EHRs) can allow for more complete and timelier surveillance than non-electronic systems, becoming extremely useful in tracking the impacts of extreme weather events such as heat-related illness during high temperatures and respiratory symptoms on days with unhealthy air quality. Additionally, real-time surveillance allows for faster responses to crises. But use of EHRs is not always simple. See how This resource explains how EHR data retrieval can be leveraged by LHDs as a growing part of surveillance.
Program: Community Health
Submitted Date: Jan 25, 2024 | Modified Date: Sep 30, 2025
Primary Toolkit: Extreme Climate Toolkit | Secondary Toolkit: N/A
Jurisdiction: notApplicable
Institution Type: NACCHO,
Keywords: Evidence-Based Public Health, Epidemiology, Infectious Disease
