Emerging Disease Syndromic Surveillance for Hurricane Katrina Evacuees Seeking Shelter in Houston's Astrodome and Reliant Park Complex

Murray, Kristy O.; Kilborn, C.; desVignes-Kendrick, Mary; Koers, Erin M.; Page, Valda D.; Selwyn, Beatrice J.; Shah, Umair A.; Palacio, Herminia

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“…Health departments may seek to become familiar with available data sources and to better understand their statutory authorities for prompt implementation of surveillance systems. 40–44 …”

Section: Conceptual Model For Disaster Epidemiologymentioning

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The Role of Applied Epidemiology Methods in the Disaster Management Cycle

et al. 2014

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Disaster epidemiology (i.e., applied epidemiology in disaster settings) presents a source of reliable and actionable information for decision-makers and stakeholders in the disaster management cycle. However, epidemiological methods have yet to be routinely integrated into disaster response and fully communicated to response leaders. We present a framework consisting of rapid needs assessments, health surveillance, tracking and registries, and epidemiological investigations, including risk factor and health outcome studies and evaluation of interventions, which can be practiced throughout the cycle. Applying each method can result in actionable information for planners and decision-makers responsible for preparedness, response, and recovery. Disaster epidemiology, once integrated into the disaster management cycle, can provide the evidence base to inform and enhance response capability within the public health infrastructure.

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“…Health departments may seek to become familiar with available data sources and to better understand their statutory authorities for prompt implementation of surveillance systems. 40–44 …”

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confidence: 99%

The Role of Applied Epidemiology Methods in the Disaster Management Cycle

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“…[10][11][12] These forms are a public health resource if ad hoc surveillance is needed during a disaster if regular reporting mechanisms are disrupted or a location needing surveillance is not part of the existing surveillance system (eg, megashelter). [13][14][15] Based on this work, the reporting process of the existing CDC and Red Cross disaster morbidity surveillance system was converted from an individual format to an aggregate format. Changes arose from experience with large numbers of individual surveillance forms generated during an event, which burden volunteers' time and the logistical challenges of collecting and sending these data to the CDC.…”

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Disaster-Related Injuries and Illnesses Treated by American Red Cross Disaster Health Services During Hurricanes Gustav and Ike

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Schnall²,

Wolkin³

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Southern Medical Journal

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Objective-To describe the injuries and illnesses treated by the American Red Cross (Red Cross) during Hurricanes Gustav and Ike disaster relief operations reported on a new Aggregate Morbidity Report Form. Results-A total of 3863 clients were treated. Of the clients, 48% were girls and women and 44% were boys and men; 61% were 19 to 64 years old. Ninety-eight percent of the visits occurred in shelters. The reasons for half of the visits were acute illness and symptoms (eg, pain) and 16% were for routine follow-up care. The majority (65%) of the 2516 visits required treatment at a field location, although 34%, or 1296 visits, required a referral, including 543 healthcare facility transfers. Methods-FromConclusions-During the hurricanes, a substantial number of displaced evacuees sought care for acute and routine healthcare needs. The capacity of the Red Cross to address the immediate and ongoing health needs of sheltered clients for an extended period of time is a critical resource for local public health agencies, which are often overwhelmed during a disaster. This article highlights the important role that this humanitarian organization fills, to decrease surge to local healthcare systems and to monitor health effects following a disaster. The Aggregate Morbidity Report Form has the potential to assist greatly in this role, and thus its utility for real-time reporting should be evaluated further.

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“…The ability to detect greater-than-baseline incidences of diarrhea is vital for the management of an outbreak [49,50]. A key prevention measure is the provision of safe drinking water through chlorination, which is effective against nearly all waterborne pathogens.…”

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Gastrointestinal Infections in the Setting of Natural Disasters

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2011

Curr Infect Dis Rep

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Gastrointestinal illness following natural disasters is a common occurrence and often results from the disruption of potable water supplies. The risk for outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness is higher in developing countries because of fewer available resources and poorer infrastructure. But industrialized countries are not immune from this problem, as demonstrated by an outbreak of gastroenteritis from norovirus that followed in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Rates of gastrointestinal illness following natural disasters are influenced by the endemicity of specific pathogens in the affected region before the disaster, the type of disaster itself, the availability of health care resources, and the response by public health personnel after the disaster. Ensuring the uninterrupted supply of safe drinking water following a natural disaster, like adding chlorine, is the most important strategy to prevent outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness.

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Emerging Disease Syndromic Surveillance for Hurricane Katrina Evacuees Seeking Shelter in Houston's Astrodome and Reliant Park Complex

Cited by 44 publications

References 4 publications

The Role of Applied Epidemiology Methods in the Disaster Management Cycle

The Role of Applied Epidemiology Methods in the Disaster Management Cycle

Disaster-Related Injuries and Illnesses Treated by American Red Cross Disaster Health Services During Hurricanes Gustav and Ike

Gastrointestinal Infections in the Setting of Natural Disasters

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