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Welcome to the NSSP technical resources page for syndromic surveillance practitioners! These resources will help you bring facilities onboard the BioSense Platform, update your Master Facility Tables, get started using the Platform tools, and comply with HL7 case notifications from mapping guides. If you have questions or would like technical assistance, please contact the Service Desk (account required).

BioSense Platform

Includes ESSENCE, Access & Management Center, and RStudio Workbench. Registration required.

Knowledge Repository

Find resources on syndromes, data analytics, data sharing, and other surveillance topics.

NSSP Community of Practice

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TECHNICAL RESOURCES

Check out our updated manuals!

• BioSense Platform User Manual for the Data Quality Dashboard
• BioSense Platform User Manual for the Access & Management Center

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DATA QUALITY CORNER

The Case of the Missing Chief Complaint

Sometimes uncovering the truth about data is a challenge. Sometimes it’s a true mystery. This whodunit will guide your search for clues as to why Chief Complaint can have low completeness by visit and suggests several ways to fix the problem.

Technical Resource News and Materials

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Technical Publications and Standards

NSSP-Related Articles and More

Using Dashboards to Present NSSP Data

Technical Tips and Training for BioSense Platform Tools

Data Quality Corner

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Technical Frequently Asked Questions