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ArticleAmerican journal of public health2015

Evaluating the Use of an Electronic Death Registration System for Mortality Surveillance During and After Hurricane Sandy: New York City, 2012.

Renata E Howland, Wenhui Li, Ann M Madsen, Howard Wong, Tara Das, Flor M Betancourt, Leze Nicaj, Catherine Stayton, Thomas Matte, Elizabeth M Begier

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Renata E HowlandRenata E. Howland, Wenhui Li, Ann M. Madsen, Howard Wong, Tara Das, Flor M. Betancourt, and Elizabeth M. Begier are with the Bureau of Vital Statistics, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, NY. Leze Nicaj is with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, New York. Catherine Stayton is with the Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Thomas Matte is with the Bureau of Environmental Surveillance & Policy, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Wenhui LiRenata E. Howland, Wenhui Li, Ann M. Madsen, Howard Wong, Tara Das, Flor M. Betancourt, and Elizabeth M. Begier are with the Bureau of Vital Statistics, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, NY. Leze Nicaj is with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, New York. Catherine Stayton is with the Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Thomas Matte is with the Bureau of Environmental Surveillance & Policy, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Ann M MadsenRenata E. Howland, Wenhui Li, Ann M. Madsen, Howard Wong, Tara Das, Flor M. Betancourt, and Elizabeth M. Begier are with the Bureau of Vital Statistics, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, NY. Leze Nicaj is with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, New York. Catherine Stayton is with the Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Thomas Matte is with the Bureau of Environmental Surveillance & Policy, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Howard WongRenata E. Howland, Wenhui Li, Ann M. Madsen, Howard Wong, Tara Das, Flor M. Betancourt, and Elizabeth M. Begier are with the Bureau of Vital Statistics, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, NY. Leze Nicaj is with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, New York. Catherine Stayton is with the Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Thomas Matte is with the Bureau of Environmental Surveillance & Policy, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Tara DasRenata E. Howland, Wenhui Li, Ann M. Madsen, Howard Wong, Tara Das, Flor M. Betancourt, and Elizabeth M. Begier are with the Bureau of Vital Statistics, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, NY. Leze Nicaj is with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, New York. Catherine Stayton is with the Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Thomas Matte is with the Bureau of Environmental Surveillance & Policy, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Flor M BetancourtRenata E. Howland, Wenhui Li, Ann M. Madsen, Howard Wong, Tara Das, Flor M. Betancourt, and Elizabeth M. Begier are with the Bureau of Vital Statistics, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, NY. Leze Nicaj is with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, New York. Catherine Stayton is with the Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Thomas Matte is with the Bureau of Environmental Surveillance & Policy, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Leze NicajRenata E. Howland, Wenhui Li, Ann M. Madsen, Howard Wong, Tara Das, Flor M. Betancourt, and Elizabeth M. Begier are with the Bureau of Vital Statistics, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, NY. Leze Nicaj is with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, New York. Catherine Stayton is with the Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Thomas Matte is with the Bureau of Environmental Surveillance & Policy, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Catherine StaytonRenata E. Howland, Wenhui Li, Ann M. Madsen, Howard Wong, Tara Das, Flor M. Betancourt, and Elizabeth M. Begier are with the Bureau of Vital Statistics, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, NY. Leze Nicaj is with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, New York. Catherine Stayton is with the Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Thomas Matte is with the Bureau of Environmental Surveillance & Policy, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Thomas MatteRenata E. Howland, Wenhui Li, Ann M. Madsen, Howard Wong, Tara Das, Flor M. Betancourt, and Elizabeth M. Begier are with the Bureau of Vital Statistics, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, NY. Leze Nicaj is with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, New York. Catherine Stayton is with the Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Thomas Matte is with the Bureau of Environmental Surveillance & Policy, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Elizabeth M BegierRenata E. Howland, Wenhui Li, Ann M. Madsen, Howard Wong, Tara Das, Flor M. Betancourt, and Elizabeth M. Begier are with the Bureau of Vital Statistics, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, NY. Leze Nicaj is with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, New York. Catherine Stayton is with the Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Thomas Matte is with the Bureau of Environmental Surveillance & Policy, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Funding

NCHM CDC HHS 5U38HM000414-5NCHM CDC HHS U38 HM000414
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesWe evaluated the use of New York City's (NYC's) electronic death registration system (EDRS) to conduct mortality surveillance during and after Hurricane Sandy.

methodsWe used Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for surveillance system evaluation to gather evidence on usefulness, flexibility, stability, timeliness, and quality. We assessed system components, interviewed NYC Health Department staff, and analyzed 2010 to 2012 death records.

resultsDespite widespread disruptions, NYC's EDRS was stable and collected timely mortality data that were adapted to provide storm surveillance with minimal additional resources. Direct-injury fatalities and trends in excess all-cause mortality were rapidly identified, providing useful information for response; however, the time and burden of establishing reports, adapting the system, and identifying indirect deaths limited surveillance.

conclusionsThe NYC Health Department successfully adapted its EDRS for near real-time disaster-related mortality surveillance. Retrospective assessment of deaths, advanced methods for case identification and analysis, standardized reports, and system enhancements will further improve surveillance. Local, state, and federal partners would benefit from partnering with vital records to develop EDRSs for surveillance and to promote ongoing evaluation.

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Death CertificatesCyclonic StormsDisastersFemaleHumansInformation SystemsMaleNew York CityPopulation SurveillanceRetrospective StudiesTime Factors

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PMID26378834
PMCPMC4605157

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