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Featured Resources
Reports and Training for Jurisdictions
CDC highlights techniques for integrating data across housing services and health to better understand the needs of people experiencing homelessness (PEH) and inform tailored public health action. Integrated data can empower jurisdictions with a better understanding of the non-medical drivers that impact health, allowing for more cost-effective resource allocation and better health outcomes.
The following case studies, highlighting work in Michigan and Ohio, demonstrate how data warehouses can transform public health approaches to homelessness. To support jurisdictions considering the implementation of similar systems, CDC offers two versions of each report:
- Michigan
- Full Report: Michigan Data Warehouse Case Study
- Overview Brief: Michigan Case Study
- Full Report: Michigan Data Warehouse Case Study
- Ohio
- Full Report: Ohio Data Warehouse Case Study
- Overview Brief: Ohio Case Study
- Full Report: Ohio Data Warehouse Case Study
For professionals seeking additional training, CDC also offers Engaging with Sensitivity: Techniques for Interviewing Persons Experiencing Homelessness, Disability, and Substance Use Disorders, a 2.75-hour, introductory-level course on CDC TRAIN. This course covers essential skills in cultural humility, rapport-building, and techniques for discussing sensitive topics. It is ideal for case interviewers, disease intervention specialists, and other public health professionals working with disproportionately affected populations. Access this free, self-directed course on CDC TRAIN (course ID: 1122965) or CSTE Learn after establishing a free account on either platform.
These resources provide valuable insights and practical tools for jurisdictions aiming to improve outcomes for populations affected by housing instability through data modernization and effective public health interviewing practices.
Featured Publications
Plugging Public Health Data into the Health IT Ecosystem to Protect National Health (NEJM Catalyst)
- Summary: Explores the integration of public health data into the broader health IT ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of data interoperability and real-time data sharing to enhance national health protection.
- Read Article: Plugging Public Health Data into the Health IT Ecosystem to Protect National Health
Strategies, Plans and Reports
- The Public Health Data Strategy
- Summary: Overview of CDC's strategic direction for data modernization efforts.
- Read Strategy: The Public Health Data Strategy.
- Summary: Overview of CDC's strategic direction for data modernization efforts.
- The DMI Strategic Implementation Plan
- Summary: Lays out five key priorities and objectives to guide CDC's data modernization efforts (2021)
- Read Plan: Data Modernization Initiative Strategic Implementation Plan [1 MB, 15 Pages].A
- Summary: Lays out five key priorities and objectives to guide CDC's data modernization efforts (2021)
- Public Health Data Strategy: 2023 Year-End Lookback Report: From Insights to Impact
- Summary: Review of 2023 achievements in the Public Health Data Strategy, highlighting impactful data initiatives and future directions.
- Read Report: Public Health Data Strategy: 2023 Year-End Lookback Report: From Insights to Impact.
- Summary: Review of 2023 achievements in the Public Health Data Strategy, highlighting impactful data initiatives and future directions.
- 2022 DMI Snapshot: Transforming Data to Protect Health
- Summary: Highlights stories of DMI's impact in 2022, demonstrating the ongoing potential of data modernization to address various health threats.
- Read Report: 2022 DMI Snapshot: Transforming Data to Protect Health. Or download the full visual booklet [6 MB, 40 Pages].
- Summary: Highlights stories of DMI's impact in 2022, demonstrating the ongoing potential of data modernization to address various health threats.
- DMI Snapshot 2021: Building a Strong Foundation (historic)
- Summary: A record of progress in public health data modernization, with a focus on the 5 priorities driving new approaches to data.
- Read Report: DMI Snapshot 2021: Building a Strong Foundation [1 MB, 12 Pages].
- Summary: A record of progress in public health data modernization, with a focus on the 5 priorities driving new approaches to data.
- Public Health Data Modernization: Listening Session on Real-World Testing of 21st Century Cures Act RequirementsA
- Summary: A 2020 listening session discussing the benefits of emerging data standards for public health.
- Read Executive Summary:Public Health Data Modernization: Listening Session on Real-World Testing of 21st Century Cures Act Requirements [667 KB, 30 Pages].
- Summary: A 2020 listening session discussing the benefits of emerging data standards for public health.
- Public Health Surveillance Preparing for the Future: Newer. Faster. Smarter. Better.A
- Summary: CDC's first strategy to transform and modernize surveillance systems. over 3 to 5 years. (2014)
- Read Report:Public Health Surveillance Preparing for the Future: Newer. Faster. Smarter. Better.
- Summary: CDC's first strategy to transform and modernize surveillance systems. over 3 to 5 years. (2014)
Case Studies and Modernization Examples
Success Stories in Data Modernization
- Summary: This compilation of case studies showcases success stories in data modernization from various public health departments, illustrating the tangible benefits and impact of modernized data systems.
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Additional Resources
- CDC Vital Signs: Read data and call-to-action reports on urgent health threats.
- Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR): All MMWR publications highlight insights from data. Use the search function to browse Reports by Topic | MMWR and select "Surveillance and Data Collection" under the filter by topic.
- Public Health Data Authority: Learn about the importance of federal data authority.
- Prior data modernization content included as historical reference