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A response to an infectious disease event might seem unique however the process of information management should remain the same.
- Planning - more time might be necessary to fully understand the types of data that decision makers will need.
- Collection - the process of data collection might be different with
- Processing - probably not much change but those with health data experience could help identify possible data errors.
- Analysis - subject matter experts are critical!
- Dissemination - again use subject matter experts in the design of products and key messages
- Feedback -
CODs related to the event could include:
Recommendations
- Use existing structures and platforms, if at all possible, such as HDX, HR.info, ReliefWeb, H.id. There might be a push to try new systems but, as always, an emergency is not the time to try out new software or systems.
- Many new actors might show up to provide assistance and support, be flexible to take advantage of new opportunities but don't drastically change the approach to IM as conduced in a "regular" emergency
- Data that OCHA IMOs normally do not have experience with could be critical especially epidemiological data, reach out to subject matter experts to help analyze and present the data.
- Consider doing a stakeholder mapping exercise to identify data sources and information flow.
Outputs/Resources from Ebola Response in 2014