NEDSS Training
Introduction
The Texas National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS) is the primary statewide integrated infectious disease surveillance system utilized by public health epidemiologists and surveillance staff across Texas to monitor and respond to most notifiable infectious disease conditions. NEDSS investigations allow us to keep our communities safe by identifying vulnerable populations, pockets of need, and changes in disease epidemiology. The Public Health Informatics Data and Exchange Unit (PHID) recognizes the importance of maintaining accurate disease reporting and safeguarding sensitive health information. That is why they have created courses to ensure proper understanding and implementation of NEDSS protocols, including an introduction to the system and a focus on data confidentiality. These courses are essential for training public health professionals to effectively use NEDSS and are required to gain access to the system.
Training Outline to Gain Access to NEDSS (non-TB users)
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National Electronic Disease Surveillance System Privacy and Confidentiality Training
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As public health workers, we have an obligation to conduct our jobs in a manner that protects the confidentiality of clients and to maintain the public’s trust. This course was designed for NEDSS users to reinforce security policies, practices and procedures. This course must be completed prior to beginning the Introduction to NEDSS Training.
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Presentation | Trainees will learn about policies, responsibilities, and procedures regarding security and confidentiality.
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Quiz | Trainees will take a quiz to ensure they understand the information presented in the training. Trainees will have three attempts to score a grade of 80% or higher.
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Evaluation | Trainees will evaluate the effectiveness of the training and provide feedback.
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Certificate | Trainees will receive a certificate to verify their completion of the training.
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Introduction to National Electronic Disease Surveillance System
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The Texas National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS) is the primary statewide integrated infectious disease surveillance system utilized by public health epidemiologists and surveillance staff across Texas to monitor and respond to most notifiable infectious disease conditions. NEDSS investigations allow us to keep our communities safe by identifying vulnerable populations, pockets of need, and changes in disease epidemiology. This course was designed for new users to get an overview of NEDSS and must be completed to gain access to the system.
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Presentation | Trainees will watch a video that reviews the purpose of NEDSS, terminology, and basic functions.
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Quiz | Trainees will take a quiz to ensure they understand the information presented in the training. Trainees will have three attempts to score a grade of 80% or higher.
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Evaluation | Trainees will evaluate the effectiveness of the training and provide feedback.
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Certificate | Trainees will receive a certificate to verify their completion of the training.
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Certification Assignments
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Trainees will put their knowledge to action with four certification assignments. For this portion of the training, users will access the NEDSS training environment and practice input four investigations and lab reports.
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Resources
Videos | These are brief training videos covering frequent NEDSS user functions and tasks.
- Associations in NEDSS
- NEDSS Case Investigations
- Entering a New Provider
- Entering New Vaccinations
- Entering a New Organization
- Patient Record & Event Searches in NEDSS
Guides
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This document provides data entry guidance for reportable condition investigations and laboratory reports by the DSHS’ Emerging and Acute Infectious Disease Unit, Zoonosis Control Branch, and Healthcare Safety Unit.
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This document provides infectious disease information for surveillance and data entry staff. It contains a table with condition codes, condition names, and case criteria to aid in the classification and coding of conditions.
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This document provides Texas’ local and regional health departments with a centralized resource for surveillance activities and outbreak and reportable disease investigations.
Other
NEDSS for TB
DSHS TB/HIV/STD Security and Database Account Management
Requesting NEDSS Access
Please contact your supervisor to request training or reach out to the NEDSS Support Helpdesk if you have any questions.
If you are a Tuberculosis (TB) user looking to request access, please visit the NEDSS page for TB.