What is
the Wisconsin Electronic
Disease Surveillance System?
The Wisconsin Electronic Disease Surveillance
System (WEDSS) is a secure, web-based system designed to facilitate
reporting, investigation and surveillance of communicable diseases in
Wisconsin. It is designed for public health staff, infection control
practitioners, clinical laboratories, clinics, and other disease reporters.
Why
does Wisconsin need an electronic disease reporting system?
Proposed benefits of
the new, electronic system include:
- Improved
security, information sharing and data analysis
- Time
savings – easier access to disease-specific forms
- Reduced
duplication and paperwork
- Standardization
- More
timely reporting
What
is the timeline for implementing WEDSS?
- WEDSS
training and implementation is being conducted this winter within the
eastern part of Wisconsin.
- Several
laboratories have a daily electronic feed into WEDSS; Additional
laboratories continue to be added.
- Several
hospital infection control departments enter communicable disease
reports into the system manually.
- Statewide
implementation will continue through 2009 and 2010.
How
can I learn more?
Contact your local
health department or the Division of Public Health WEDSS staff at DHSWEDSS@wisconsin.gov
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Last Revised: July 21, 2009
