What to know
FoodCORE centers use performance metrics to identify successes and areas for improvement
Overview
The FoodCORE performance metrics are a list of measurable activities covering diverse aspects of outbreak response. These activities span from outbreak surveillance and detection through investigation, response, control, and prevention measures.
Each center provides data about the burden, timeliness, and completeness of foodborne disease activities related to the key areas of activity. This data is used to demonstrate successes and identify areas for process improvement.
The performance metrics are comprised of specific measures covering surveillance through implementation of prevention measures.
Laboratory Surveillance
- Isolate/specimen submission
- Complete and timely subtyping
- Communication of lab findings
Epidemiological Interviews and Investigations
- Complete and timely case interviewing
- Outbreak detection and data review
- Outbreak investigations, analytic studies, and interventions
- Conduct trainings with public health partners
Environmental Health
- Environmental health assessments as part of investigative teams
- Communication and coordination between public health agencies
- Conduct trainings with public health partners
SSL Metrics
Metrics for Salmonella, Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, and Listeria (SSL) were developed, tested, and are fully implemented in all FoodCORE centers. SSL metrics are also reported by some centers for Shigella and Campylobacter.
NOU Metrics
Metrics for norovirus, other enteric disease pathogens, and outbreaks of unknown etiology (NOU) were developed, tested, and fully implemented in all FoodCORE centers. Other etiologies are enteric illnesses with determined etiology that are not Salmonella, Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, Listeria, Shigella, Campylobacter, or norovirus. Unknown etiologies are enteric illness with no determined/identified etiology from case, product, or environmental testing to indicate the etiologic agent.
Annual Summaries
