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Injury surveillance in correctional facilities--Michigan, April 1994-March 1995
Abstract:
Following an outbreak of Legionnaires disease in a Michigan prison in 1993 (1), which was first recognized at a civilian hospital, the Michigan Department of Public Health (MDPH) recommended that surveillance for acute infectious diseases be established in the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC). In April 1994, MDOC and MDPH implemented a pilot system to monitor trends and detect clusters of selected acute infectious diseases and injury in six Michigan state correctional facilities. This report summarizes the findings of injury surveillance during April 1994-March 1995.
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A pilot injury surveillance system was established in Michigan prisons following a Legionnaires disease outbreak. The system monitored trends and detected clusters of infectious diseases and injuries in correctional facilities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Correctional Medicine
Background:
- An outbreak of Legionnaires disease in a Michigan prison in 1993 highlighted the need for disease surveillance.
- The Michigan Department of Public Health recommended establishing surveillance within the Michigan Department of Corrections.
Purpose of the Study:
- To implement and evaluate a pilot surveillance system for acute infectious diseases and injury.
- To monitor trends and detect clusters of selected health conditions in correctional facilities.
Main Methods:
- A pilot surveillance system was implemented in six Michigan state correctional facilities.
- Data collection focused on acute infectious diseases and injury.
- Surveillance period: April 1994 to March 1995.
Main Results:
- The report summarizes findings from the injury surveillance component of the pilot system.
- Specific injury trends and clusters were identified during the surveillance period.
Conclusions:
- The pilot system provided valuable data on injury surveillance in correctional settings.
- The findings support the establishment of ongoing infectious disease and injury surveillance in prisons.