IT Needs of Disease Surveillance

IT Needs of Disease Surveillance

Week 5 - Discussion 1

When developing an IT system for disease surveillance, it is essential to consider the needs of the system, the scale, and availability of data, the robustness of the algorithms, and the budget. These considerations are important in determining the system's architecture, which is a critical component of the system. Subtle differences in architecture design can greatly impact how a surveillance system may be used and how it will perform under different conditions.

American Public Health Association is a well-reputed public health organization with credibility in industry (Franson, 1995). Its ...