Center for Policy Planning and Epidemiology Division of Disease Surveillance & Investigation Location Department of Health 825 North Capitol Street, NE 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20002 Telephone: (202) 442-9177 Mission To protect and monitor the health of District residents through surveillance, investigation prevention and control of diseases of public health importance. Program Description The Division of Disease Surveillance and Investigation (DDSI) is responsible for the surveillance, investigation and control of reportable diseases within the District, excluding sexually transmitted diseases, hepatitis, AIDS and tuberculosis. The program collects, analyzes, interprets and disseminates data, and provides expertise and information on disease management. Data collected by Division investigators are reported weekly to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through the National Electronic Telecommunications System for Surveillance (NETSS). Case reports are received mainly from laboratories, and infection control practitioners in hospitals. Cases are investigated and specimens collected for analysis and diagnosis. Epidemiological data are monitored routinely to detect changes and potential outbreaks.

DDSI Programs and Reports

• Final Investigation Report on Norovirus Outbreak at Georgetown University, 10/01/2008 - 10/05/20008*
• Foodborne Disease Surveillance Investigation
• Bioterrorism Surveillance Program
• Disease Report Form Information and Instructions