Reporting of Infectious Disease and Conditions

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The Maryland Code of Regulations indicates what medical conditions should be reported, who should report, how reporting should occur, where reports are sent, reporting timelines. Healthcare providers, healthcare institutions, medical laboratories, teachers at schools, child care providers, masters of vessel or aircraft, owners or operators of a food service facility in Maryland are required to report these infectious diseases to the local health department with outbreaks being an immediate report.

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Reporting of Infectious Disease and Conditions

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Measurements Target Goal Status Desired Trend Contributor January 2017 February 2017 March 2017 April 2017 May 2017 June 2017 July 2017 August 2017 September 2017 October 2017 November 2017 December 2017 January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018 January 2019 February 2019 March 2019 April 2019 May 2019 June 2019 July 2019 August 2019 September 2019 October 2019 November 2019 December 2019 January 2020 February 2020 March 2020 April 2020 May 2020 June 2020 July 2020 August 2020 September 2020 October 2020 November 2020 December 2020 January 2021 February 2021 March 2021 April 2021 May 2021 June 2021 July 2021 August 2021 September 2021 October 2021 November 2021 December 2021 January 2022 February 2022 March 2022 April 2022 May 2022 June 2022 July 2022 August 2022 September 2022 October 2022 November 2022 December 2022 January 2023 February 2023 March 2023 April 2023 May 2023 June 2023 July 2023 August 2023 September 2023 October 2023 November 2023 December 2023 January 2024 February 2024 March 2024 April 2024 May 2024 June 2024 July 2024 August 2024 September 2024 October 2024 November 2024 December 2024
Number of electronic laboratory reports received from the National Electronic Data Surveillance System (NEDSS). Data Source: MD 30-Linelist of ELR's 400 Active 30 27 20 18 25 26 36 38 33 37 34 34 42 23 30 26 15 31 35 28 16 32 33 11 28 49 19 51 26 50 66 43 38 53 49 25 20 42 113 195 402 2391 5013 3000 2618 7717 15892 14140 12336 9216 9974 10039 9235 4785 4942 10963 15791 17432 18886 18471 23049 17784 15233 9146 13026 13641 17438 18188 585 302 318 83 10586 3701 2017 6223 3002 2089 931 1323 1893 2281 1914 1918 2379 2872
Number of reportable cases entered into NEDSS. Data Source :NEDSS MD24 -Line List-All Investigations: Core Data with Program Area and Jurisdictional Security 100 Active 6 8 6 6 12 7 8 19 3 12 13 6 9 8 6 6 7 12 12 6 6 6 8 4 17 10 16 12 6 17 17 8 16 12 9 9 7 2 12 14 12 7 7 42 42 162 399 301 932 236 399 271 79 365 1128 537 13 27 27 23 29 4 4 7 69 23 22 31 41 32 22 21 13 18 14 18
Number of reportable cases closed within thirty (30) days 90 Active 3 16 2 12 13 6 9 8 6 6 7 12 12 6 6 6 8 4 17 10 15 12 6 17 17 7 15 10 9 8 7 2 12 14 11 3 3 20 5 1 6 3 1 2 0 1 5 33 42 17 0 0 27 23 29 4 4 7 69 23 22 31 41 32 22 21 13 18 14 18
Number of disease reports received from other reporting sources that are NOT reportable. 100 Active 5 7 11 7 8 9 4 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 7 0 1 0 2 3 1 0 1 1 3 4 2 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of disease reports received at the health department that were determined to be Out of Jurisdiction with these cases being forwarded to the appropriate jurisdiction. Active 0 0 1 1 1 0 3 3 1 0 3 2 4 2 1 3 3 2 7 11 1 1 5 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 5 0 2 1 0 1 2 0 0 2 0 1 3 5 1 4 3 1 4 6 5 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 126 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number or C. Difficile Reports Active 4 6 3 1 8 3 2 2 5 0 2 2 1 0 0 2 1 3 2 1 1 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Communicable disease surveillance is a crucial component of public health infrastructure designed to monitor, detect, and control the spread of infectious diseases within a community or population. This data provides information on the key elements and importance of communicable disease surveillance, emphasizing its role in safeguarding public health and our community.

  1. Early Detection: Surveillance systems are designed to spot unusual trends or outbreaks of diseases as they emerge. Early detection allows for swift response and containment, preventing further spread.
  2. Monitoring Trends: By continuously monitoring the incidence and prevalence of diseases, surveillance enables public health officials to identify patterns and variations in disease transmission over time.
  3. Resource Allocation: Data from surveillance systems inform resource allocation decisions. Public health agencies can allocate personnel, funding, and medical supplies where they are most needed.
  4. Prevention and Control: Surveillance provides a foundation for developing and implementing effective prevention and control strategies, such as vaccination campaigns, public health advisories, and quarantine measures.
Components of Communicable Disease Surveillance: Effective surveillance involves several key components:
  1. Data Collection: Health facilities, laboratories, and other sources report cases of notifiable diseases to public health authorities. This data includes information about the disease, patient demographics, and geographic location.
  2. Data Analysis: Public health professionals analyze the collected data to identify trends, outbreaks, and potential risk factors. Advanced analytics and modeling techniques aid in predicting disease spread.
  3. Communication and Reporting: Timely communication and reporting are vital. Surveillance systems must promptly share findings with health officials, policymakers, and the public to enable informed decision-making.
  4. Response and Intervention: Surveillance data guides the response to outbreaks. Public health agencies implement measures like contact tracing, isolation, and treatment to control the spread of disease.
  5. Feedback Loop: Surveillance systems continuously evaluate their effectiveness and adapt to changing circumstances. Lessons learned from previous outbreaks inform improvements in future surveillance strategies.Challenges and Future Directions: Despite its importance, communicable disease surveillance faces challenges such as data privacy concerns, underreporting, and the need for community cooperation. The future of surveillance involves integrating diverse data sources, enhancing stakeholder collaboration, and leveraging emerging technologies to stay one step ahead of infectious diseases.
   

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