Public Health Surveillance
Identify, interpret, and manage data and information to monitor public health interventions, while supporting decision-making.
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Public Health
Levels
Understands the role of data
Understands the rationale for public health surveillance, in terms of population health and well-being
Aware of several valid, cost-effective, and ethical methods for collecting public health data and information
Recognises reliable data that can be used to monitor and support public health interventions
Identifies relevant data and information
Organises data and information from a range of sources, to support public health analyses
Defines search strategies for collecting and reviewing data and information about public health needs and outcomes
Identifies data and information required to monitor and support public health interventions
Interprets data and information
Collects accurate quantitative and qualitative data from the field, if required
Assesses the risks associated with using and sharing public health data and information (data security, intellectual property, etc.)
Interprets data and information from different sources to understand their implications for monitoring and supporting public health interventions
Manages data and information
Anticipates future data needs, taking into account the challenges of population health and well-being
Manages data and information in compliance with existing regulations, legislations, and protocols
Communicate data and information to relevant stakeholders, keeping their requirements and interests in mind