Our sexual health nurse Kodie and Dr Kath attended the ATLAS face-to-face workshop in Brisbane 14-15th October.
ATLAS is a national surveillance and research network that is currently focused on collecting deidentified primary care data relating to STI and BBV testing and control. ATLAS is also extending its scope to include surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). The ATLAS network is led by Professor James Ward, Director of the University of Queensland’s Poche Centre for Indigenous Health who attended the workshop.
During the workshop Kodie and Kath joined the ATLAS team, other ACCHO service providers and affiliate representatives from around Australia. It was an opportunity to share knowledge and suggest practical usage of the ATLAS dashboard to enhance STI/BBV screening and provide better health outcomes for our communities. They heard from Cath Kennedy, Data Analyst from our member service Maari Ma in Western NSW on the use of the ATLAS Network and how it supports their CQI activities.
Every six months, ATLAS releases an individual report detailing 12 key STI and BBV performance measures for each health service. Access to the ATLAS dashboard also enables a snapshot of your services current screening and management (see snapshot example below).
If you are interested in joining the ATLAS Network please reach out to us at publichealth@ahmrc.org.au
