Case Study: Capturx Speeds Public Health Data Collection For Better Emergency Response And Preparedness

Public health officials face ongoing challenges in identifying, preparing for, and managing outbreaks of diseases and other illnesses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released a newly developed Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) toolkit to help Epidemiologists and other Public Health professionals collect pertinent health information during a large-scale emergency or natural disaster. During a disaster, existing infrastructure is compromised and communication and transportation systems may be inoperable. Finding a method to collect health data to detect and prevent outbreaks and to minimize health risks within the community becomes an important task for public health professionals.