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1 online resource (ii, 44 pages) : color illustrations, color photographs |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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"November 2023." |
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"GAO-24-106142." |
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In scope of the U.S. Government Publishing Office Catalog and Indexing Program (C&I) and Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Background -- NBIC enhanced data collection and began addressing challenges, but could better assess results -- NBIC evaluates its products through internal reviews and renewed external outreach efforts -- NBIC conducted a range of efforts to inform stakeholders during the COVID-19 pandemic -- Conclusions -- Recommendation for executive action -- Agency comments and our evaluation -- Appendices. |
| Summary |
Biosurveillance is the process of gathering, interpreting, and communicating information to provide early warning and situational awareness about biological events. The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that biological events can cause massive health, social, and economic disruption. It also underscored the importance of developing and maintaining a national biosurveillance capability. GAO was asked to evaluate NBIC program activities. This report discusses (1) how NBIC collects and integrates biosurveillance data, addresses related challenges, and assesses its performance; (2) the extent to which NBIC evaluates its products and obtains feedback from stakeholders; and (3) NBIC's role during the COVID-19 pandemic. GAO is recommending that DHS ensure that NBIC develops future strategic planning documents with clearly defined performance measures and associated time frames. |
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (GAO, viewed November 30, 2023). |
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National Biosurveillance Integration Center (U.S.) -- Management.
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Public health surveillance -- United States.
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Biosecurity -- United States -- Evaluation.
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Bioterrorism -- United States -- Prevention.
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National Biosurveillance Integration Center has taken steps to address challenges, but could better assess results. |
| Running Title |
GAO-24-106142 Biosurveillance integration |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-24-106142 |
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