54Project to encourage mandatory reporting of public health diseases

Abstract

Abstract Background Compulsory notification means official communication to health authorities about the occurrence of a disease or health problem that can be made by any citizen or health professional in order to adopt relevant intervention measures. An early suspicion of any disease can prevent complications and even the death of a patient. When we talk about notifiable diseases, it can mean avoiding hundreds or even thousands of deaths. Thus, our goal is to encourage compulsory notification of diseases of interest to the health of the population. Methods This project plans to make available to all public and private health services in the municipality and to all levels of attention, table stickers and banners with case definitions of the most common diseases in our municipality and of interest to public health. These diseases are dengue and Chikungunya fever, acute Chagas disease, meningococcal disease, leptospirosis, measles and whooping cough. The table stickers will be distributed at the doctor and nursing office for consultation of health professionals during patient care. The banners will be displayed in common areas of health services. Results The project is still in the process of approval by the health department, but it is expected that there will be an increase in the number of notifications and a decrease in the number of cases notified later. Early suspicion and reporting means that the patient can receive appropriate treatment in a timely manner and which control measures can be used quickly to prevent outbreaks or epidemics. Conclusions This project is expected to be approved quickly by the health department and can be implemented in all public and private health services in the municipality. Believe that the benefits can be seen in a short period of time, because with the closest information from professionals and the population, the suspicion will be faster. Key messages Compulsory notification; Diseases