As part of the NCCID and CWN Knowledge to Action Series, This case study shares the Nunavik Board of Health and Social Services (NBHSS) partnership with national and regional collaborators to pilot wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) as an innovative tool to enhance public health monitoring in remote Arctic communities.
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Knowledge to Action Series Case Example Ottawa Public Health
As part of the NCCID and CWN Knowledge to Action Series, this case example overviews how OPH successfully integrated WBS data into its routine decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing the public and policymakers with clear, timely, and transparent information on community viral trends.
Knowledge to Action Series Case Example British Columbia Centre for Disease Control
As part of the NCCID and CWN Knowledge to Action Series, the BCCDC case example highlights how British Columbia integrated wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) into its public health system to support pandemic response and beyond.
Knowledge to Action Series Dashboards for Communication and Decision-Making
This segment of the Knowledge to Action series examines how public health dashboards can improve situational awareness, facilitate timely decision-making, and foster public trust.
Knowledge to Action Series Health Data Governance and Ethics
This feature in the Knowledge to Action series explores the ethical foundations and governance considerations of wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) in public health.
Knowledge to Action Series Wastewater-Based Surveillance for Public Health
This document overviews the Wastewater-Based Surveillance (WBS) for Public Health Knowledge-to-Action Series.
This series is intended for public health personnel working across all levels, disciplines and jurisdictions. Some of the resources may be appropriate for sharing with community partners to strengthen learning and collaboration for building a strong monitoring and assessment system in support of community health.
Infographic: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureas (MRSA)
This infogrpahic overviews the resistant bacteria, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureas (MRSA). It answers questions about symptoms, treatment and prevention.
Fact Sheet: MRSA in Correctional Facilities and Shelters
This fact sheet overviews the resistant bacteria, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureas (MRSA). MRSA is commonly associated with hospital settings (called health-care associated MRSA or HA-MRSA).
Understanding and Assessing Quantitative Modelling Research
This document provides an overview of how to critically assess a research article which uses quantitative, data-driven mathematical modelling to examine infectious disease transmission. Included is a Quick Reference Guide which aligns with the process of quantitative model development and the format of research articles and is meant to assist in a critical review of the research.
Drug Resistant Infections: More Than Meets the Eye
The story is a relatable patient journey through the eyes of a caregiver, with suggestions on what patients can do to self- advocate and partner with healthcare providers to slow the emergence and control the spread of AMR.
Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis: Proceedings from a Virtual Discussion with Public Health Decision- makers and Practitioners in Canada
This report summarizes the proceedings of a dialogue on MDR-TB care in Canada which was held online April 25 and 26, 2023. The event brought together 31 participants, some with lived experience of MDR-TB and some who were policy makers, researchers, and public health personnel from different regions in Canada. The intent of the dialogue was to provide an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss current challenges to the provision of effective, equitable MDR-TB care in Canada and possible solutions.
Insights for Public Health’s Use of Mobility Data
This case study highlights one team’s experience of using mobile device data to help inform a public health response. Their story provides public health decision-makers, managers, epidemiologists, policy analysts and others with insights and lessons that can help prepare them for working with big data.