Public surveillance Flashcards
1
Q
“sur” means
A
over
2
Q
“veiller” means
A
to watch
3
Q
A systematic collection, collation, and analysis of data, and the prompt dissemination of the resulting information to those who need to know so that action can result.
A
Public health surveillance
4
Q
Health care providers send reports to health departments on the basis of a known set of rules and regulations.
[passive/active]
A
Passive
5
Q
Health departments contact health care providers to solicit reports.
[passive/active]
A
Active
6
Q
Relies on a pre-arranged sample of health care providers who agree to report all cases of certain conditions.
A
Sentinel surveillance
