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Posted by Devra Barter ·

Seeking your input on Content Release Materials

Hi everyone,
Currently on the RCKMS website, we post two documents listing current conditions in RCKMS. The first is a PDF document that lists all the conditions in RCKMS by condition category. The second is an Excel spreadsheet that lists all conditions in RCKMS alphabetically, with a column that enables sorting by condition category, and some additional information (whether the condition was updated in the most recent Content Release, the initial date added to RCKMS, and the date the condition was last updated in RCKMS).

Can you provide feedback on whether you use both resource documents, or if you prefer one vs. the other?  Your responses will help inform development & maintenance of release materials for future releases.

Thank you!

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Elizabeth Kessler, Nevada State Health Division Elizabeth Kessler
Good Afternoon,

The excel spreadsheet is one I use on a regular basis especially when authoring. The pdf is not something I generally use, but it does look nice. 

Thanks,
Elizabeth
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Adrian Chen, Data Analyst at Kansas Department of Health and Environment Adrian Chen, Data Analyst
Yes, I use both resource documents. The PDF is helpful to get a quick overview of the conditions by category and I use it if I need to double check whether the correct conditions are authored. The excel spreadsheet is used much more often.
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Melanie Epstein-Corbin, CA eCR Lead Melanie Epstein-Corbin, CA eCR Lead
Our PHA regularly uses the Excel file “RCKMS Conditions codes” to identify the condition code.
I use the PDF document<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.rckms.org/conditions-available/__;!!AvL6XA!y6msL2RnuJY-tY6PtpfF2pBeQ_oEl67LgyTj0fJn1AaTIoUIh3LAfXrfQwWu7z-mZssZKlyvHfS0JqzShRRNGVZN-qSp39lhsUGmcBQ8Dw$> on occasion to send to partners like department Programs or HCOs.



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Sara Mader Sara Mader
Hello,
I haven't used either very often but can see that they would be useful.
I do however use the consolidated condition release notes during every update. I do hope that continues to be used and updated (like for CR 13).
Consolidated Condition Release Notes
Thanks,
Sara 
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Jana Meridith, Epidemiologist at Maine Department of Health and Human Services Jana Meridith, Epidemiologist
Maine uses both: the excel for authoring and more eCR-focused work, and the PDF to share with other program areas or HCOs.




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John Satre, Informatician at Iowa Department of Public Health John Satre, Informatician
I prefer the Excel spreadsheet.
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Andrew Gross, Health Data Administrator at Vermont Department of Health Andrew Gross, Health Data Administrator
VT utilizes the Excel spreadsheet!
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Rebecca Berger, Epidemiologist at Florida Department of Health Rebecca Berger, Epidemiologist
Florida utilizes the Excel file for authoring purposes. 
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Jason Garrett, Epidemiologist at Rhode Island Department of Health Jason Garrett, Epidemiologist
RI uses the Excel file as well.
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Charlotte Picard Charlotte Picard
I also use the Excel file here in IL
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Andrew Smith Andrew Smith
I use the Excel file, and don't personally find the PDF useful.
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Li Kuang Li Kuang
NJ uses both files.
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Sepehr Arshadmansab, Epidemiologist at Texas Department of State Health Services Sepehr Arshadmansab, Epidemiologist
Good afternoon,

We use the excel Spreadsheet in TX but we do use the condition-specific reporting specifications PDFs to share with our jurisdictions.

Thank you,

Sepehr Arshadmansab, MPH
Health Informatics Specialist
Public Health Informatics & Data Exchange Group
Office of Public Health Data Strategy and Modernization
Texas Department of State Health Services
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Denise Ok Denise Ok
HI utilize both documents
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Stephanie Moberg, Epidemiologist at New Mexico Department of Health Stephanie Moberg, Epidemiologist
NM was using the PDF but will begin using the excel sheet in addition to the PDF. Thank you!
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Marisa Hopper, Epidemiologist at Tennessee Department of Health Marisa Hopper, Epidemiologist
TN uses the excel sheet. I've used the pdf a few times, but it's been a while. Thanks. 
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Darren Frank, Epidemiologist at Indiana State Department of Health Darren Frank, Epidemiologist
I use the spreadsheet, but do review the pdf from time to time
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Jeffrey Rubinos Jeffrey Rubinos
Good morning. VA uses the spreadsheet more than the PDF but do find both documents helpful. 
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Emma Gough, Informatics Epidemiologist at Kentucky Department for Public Health Emma Gough, Informatics Epidemiologist
KY utilizes both documents, but we use the spreadsheet more often.
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Kristen Merrell Kristen Merrell
MT utilizes the spreadsheet and the PDF. 
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Eden Dietle Eden Dietle
MO uses both documents

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Lori Walker Lori Walker
OK uses the Excel file more but find the PDF helpful for discussing with internal programs. 
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Hannah Besse, eCR Epidemiologist at Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Hannah Besse, eCR Epidemiologist
Hello! Colorado typically uses the Excel spreadsheet to view which conditions have updates for a new content release. We don't use the PDF as often because we sometimes categorize conditions differently in CO-- also, the Excel sheet just has more information.
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James Howard, eCR Program Coordinator at Alaska Department of Health and Social Services James Howard, eCR Program Coordinator
AK has used the Excel file for internal review & planning RC updates & releases. The PDF version is more useful informationally, say for the Executive Summary or occasional presentation material . The Excel version is my preferred list.
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Deb Loniewski Deb Loniewski
We prefer the excel spreadsheet.

Thank you,

Deb Loniewski
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Eric Walls, eCR Coordinator at Utah Department of Health Eric Walls, eCR Coordinator
Utah makes use of the Spreadsheet format to maintain our internal RCKMS tracking documentation. We have also found the PDF format useful, particularly as an external sharing resource for new reporters/partners in explaining how RCKMS works and is managed.  
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Kanishka, Epidemiologist at Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Kanishka, Epidemiologist
NE utilizes the excel file more as it has detailed information about conditions, but the pdf document is also a useful resource. 
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Lakin Mauch-Kath, Epidemiologist at North Dakota Department of Health Lakin Mauch-Kath, Epidemiologist
ND uses the Excel file more often, but we occasionally use the PDF for a quick reference.
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