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Naphsis Visits the Center for Health Statistics and Informatics
Naphsis recently visited the Center for Health Statistics and Informatics (CHSI). Various topics were covered during the visit, including an overview of Naphsis and NCHS roles and VRHS Accreditation. Naphsis was also given a tour of the office and learned about its structure and functions. A special thanks to Dana and her team for allowing us to visit!
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Birth Data Quality Workgroup
Thursday, December 7 @ 2pm ET
Email hq@naphsis.org
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EVVE User Group
Tuesday, December 12 @ 1pm ET
Email evve-help-desk@naphsis.org
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VSCP Monthly Project Directors' Call
Wednesday, December 13 @ 2 pm ET
CANCELLED
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STEVE User Group
December Meeting - CANCELLED
Email systems@naphsis.org
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Field Services Interest Group
December Meeting - CANCELLED
Email hq@naphsis.org
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Systems Interest Group
December Meeting - CANCELLED
Email systems@naphsis.org
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SMDES Update
There will be 16 jurisdictions live by the end of the calendar year! By July 2024, we hope to have a grand total of 21 ready to go. If you are interested in serving as an alternate state for the July group, please email us at systems@naphsis.org and we will get you started.
STEVE on FHIR
Jeff Greenland will be available to support jurisdictions testing their FHIR connectivity during the December 4th and 5th NCHS Organized Testing Event. If you have any questions, please contact NVSSModernization@cdc.gov.
SSA EAB and CPSC Projects
SSA EAB and CPSC projects are moving quickly! If you are interested in piloting for either of these projects, please contact systems@naphsis.org.
STEVE NVDRS Project
Naphsis is moving forward with pilot jurisdictions to test literal cause of death/ICD-10 filtering and CSV exports via STEVE.
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New Technical Assistance Program
Naphsis, in collaboration with NCHS, is introducing an enhanced Technical Assistance (eTA) program designed to complement our ongoing support to member jurisdictions. The program covers diverse areas, including Business Process Improvement, Funding Proposal Writing, Implementation of NCHS Standards, Implementation of Electronic Systems, Vital Records/Health Statistics Accreditation, and other improvement aspects.
Complete the application by clicking the button below. Applicants are advised to demonstrate the need for eTA, set clear goals, and describe the expected impact to enhance their chances of selection.
The application deadline is November 30, 2023, with notifications of selection expected by December 20, 2023. Selected applicants will undergo a virtual needs assessment and the development of a statement of work for eTA.
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December
6
2:00pm ET
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Fun with Filters! STEVE Filter Tutorial
Naphsis invites you to join us for an informative training session on December 6th that you won't want to miss!
During this session, you’ll learn how to configure your jurisdiction’s filters, fix them, and discover other tips'n'tricks to help you get the most out of STEVE. This training is so awesome that it’s replacing the November and December STEVE User meetings, which will resume in January.
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December
13
2:00pm ET
CANCELLED
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VSCP Monthly Project Directors Webinar
The December VSCP Monthly Project Directors Webinar has been cancelled. We will see you in the new year!
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SAVE THE DATE! 2024 Naphsis Annual Meeting
Join us for an unforgettable experience at the 2024 Annual Meeting in Detroit, MI, where industry leaders, innovators, and professionals in the vital records community will converge to explore the latest trends, exchange ideas, and network in the heart of the Motor City.
Registration opens January 4, 2024. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements as we get closer to the event. Mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic time in Detroit! Learn more by visiting our website.
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Naphsis has emailed the 2024 dues invoices, due December 15, 2023. Naphsis appreciates your timely payment of these invoices, which helps to support the success of the organization. Questions about the process should be directed to membership@naphsis.org
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2023 NVDRS New Investigator Researcher Award Opportunity | |
In partnership with CDC, APHA is currently accepting applications for the 2023 cycle of the National Violent Death Reporting System New Investigator Research Award. This opportunity is geared toward emerging researchers/investigators to promote innovative and quality analysis of violent death data collected by the NVDRS. Learn more about NVDRS.
To be eligible, you must have graduated with a doctoral degree in January 2018 or after. If chosen to participate, you will receive up to a $7,000 stipend to support your analysis and manuscript development.
The deadline to submit the application is Dec. 14 at 11:59 ET.
Contact Kristin Simpson at ksimpson@naphsis.org with any questions.
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Call for Subject Matter Expert Volunteer Site Visitors - Military, Vital Records & Health Statistics, and Tribal | PHAB is looking for public health practitioners with military, state-level vital records, or Tribal experience to serve as site visitors. Do you know someone who would make a great military, VRHS, or Tribal site visitor? Have them apply to be a site visitor today! For questions and more information, contact Brittan Williams, Assistant Director of Accreditation and Recognition, at bwilliams@phaboard.org | |
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Josef Gasimov Named as State Registrar, Head of DC Vital Records Division, for the DC Department of Health
Josef Gasimov is the new Registrar at the DC Center for Health Vital Records. He will be leading the implementation of regulations from the DC Vital Records Act of 2018, upgrading the vital records system to improve services for customers and data providers. Josef will also be overseeing MOUs and data-sharing agreements with partner stakeholders, both District and Federal agencies. Additionally, he plans to expand outreach to engage with organizations and fellow Registrars, contributing to industry best practices and enhancing vital records management in the District of Columbia.
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Joseph Watkins Named Section Chief for the State Center for Health Statistics, for North Carolina Division of Public Health, Office of Data and Opportunity
Joseph Watkins was named Section Chief for the State Center for Health Statistics within the North Carolina Division of Public Health, Office of Data and Opportunity. Joseph brings a wealth of expertise to this role and will provide leadership and oversight for the State Center for Health Statistics, which includes the Birth Defects and Monitoring Branch, Buisness Systems and Intelligence Branch, Central Cancer Registry Branch, and local Spatial Analysis Branch, Statistical Services Branch, and the Office of Vital Records.
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