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Overview
A response to an infectious disease event might seem unique however the process of information management should remain the same with some possible only a few exceptions:
Planning -
more time might be necessary to fullyReach out to your WHO or Health Cluster counterparts early in the planning process. It might take everyone time to understand the types of data
and, sources of data, and information that decision-makers will need.
Historically, WHO takes the lead in these situations, be sure to check with them before starting to plan.- Collection - the process of data collection might have health-related issues to take into considerations such as the use of mobile devices (how to disinfect).
- Processing - probably not much change but those with health data experience might be needed to identify possible data errors.
- Analysis - subject matter experts are critical!
- Dissemination - use subject matter experts
Don’t hesitate to ask clarifying questions from your HoO or health colleagues!
Collection - Be careful not to duplicate data collection efforts, coordinate with all actors to ensure added value to the process. Note: OCHA IMOs should not be collecting or analyzing epidemiological data that should be left to health professionals. OCHA IMOs should be aggregating data from multiple sources to understand the bigger picture.
Processing - Consider working with health data experts when processing health-related data and review data responsibility guidelines to ensure personal data is and otherwise sensitive data are managed appropriately@not shared.
Analysis - Once you go past descriptive analysis subject matter experts are necessary for in-depth explanatory, interpretive and anticipatory analysis
Dissemination - Work with a subject matter expert in the design of products and key messages.
- Feedback -
Recommendations
Focus on core products and IM processes as in any emergency: Contact management, 3Ws, Meeting schedules, reference maps, etc.
Ensure that relevant partners are attending your IMWG.
Consider the process for clearance and sharing of products (a product catalogue and editorial meetings are always useful).
- Health facilities (enquire with the Health cluster or WHO Office whether a HeRAMS is in place or being triggered)
- Health boundaries
- Insecure areas
- Refugee and IDP (numbers and movement)
- Transport routes
- Airports (including movement of people - flight paths)
- Borders and crossing points
Guidance
General IM Resources
Outputs/Resources from the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific during COVID-19 in 2020
- The Office sent a survey (using Google Forms) to its usual Regional humanitarian partner list. The survey tracks which agencies are doing (or could be doing) which of the nine response activities from the WHO Global response plan, in which countries. The resulting info graphic from this information is on ReliefWeb.
- 4W entry form of Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) activities and its resulting dashboard (work in progress)
Outputs/Resources from Ebola Response in 2018-2020
Outputs/Resources from Ebola Response in 2014
Guidance
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