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The Memphis Pandemic Health Informatics System (MEMPHI-SYS)-Creating a Metropolitan COVID-19 Data Registry Linked
David L Schwartz1,2, Altha Stewart3,4, Laura Harris3,4
1Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, Memphis, TN, USA.
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
|December 12, 2022
Summary
A new COVID-19 data system, MEMPHI-SYS, was created in Memphis to improve health data exchange and support underserved communities. This initiative enhances pandemic surveillance and health equity through community collaboration.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Informatics
- Health Equity
- Epidemiological Surveillance
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic strained public health resources in the Southeastern US.
- The Memphis, TN region lacked essential health data exchange infrastructure.
- Underfunded public health systems require innovative data solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of a community-focused COVID-19 data registry, MEMPHI-SYS.
- To demonstrate a model for collaborative, data-driven pandemic response.
- To support health equity through targeted public health interventions.
Main Methods:
- Established the Memphis Pandemic Health Informatics System (MEMPHI-SYS).
- Integrated community-based testing data with public health datasets.
- Leveraged stakeholder relationships and community-based testing sites.
- Developed interactive Web-based analytic resources.
Main Results:
- MEMPHI-SYS provides real-time data for pandemic surveillance.
- The system supports targeted COVID-19 outreach to high-need neighborhoods.
- Facilitated collaboration between public health, community, and informatics experts.
Conclusions:
- MEMPHI-SYS offers a scalable model for health data infrastructure.
- Collaborative data registries are crucial for health equity during pandemics.
- This informatics system supports data-driven public health policy.
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