Department: Public Health Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Interim Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Memorandum of Understanding
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Department of State Health Services for access to the Texas Syndromic Surveillance (TxS2) system.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of this memorandum of understanding with Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is to share syndromic surveillance data with Harris County Public Health. DSHS operates the Texas Syndromic Surveillance (TxS2) system, and this agreement would allow HCPH to access electronic health data and conduct disease surveillance to protect public health.
Expected Impact:
Access to the TxS2 system will provide HCPH with the ability to identify signs and symptoms of disease in the population, including identifying and responding to naturally occurring diseases such as influenza and food-borne illness; detecting and mitigating the effects of terrorist incidents; and serving other public health uses consistent with applicable law.
Alternative Options:
There is no alternative option.
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_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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