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