What in the world is ESP?
ESP is an upload of information (no student identifiers) to a web server.
| Why? | How does it work? | What are the critical codes? | |
| Important Letter from ADHS |
Why?
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It is an Early Surveillance Program (ESP) through a CDC grant in which they are basically tracking certain critical codes for influenza, communicable disease and meningitis. It was added to CHIP-AZ 9.3 as part of a new contract with ADHS.
ADHS is looking at this information each time it is sent so they can put in place preventive measures to prevent epidemic or pandemic occurrences.
ESP upload is part of your contract. |
How does it work?

The ESP screen opens if ESP needs to be created / uploaded.
You need to click three links and follow the instructions:





i. This resets the reminder date. Not selecting this link will cause reminders to continue.
What are the critical codes?
The codes selected by ADHS to monitor on a weekly basis are:
515.33 Communicable Rash - Varicella - Referred
517.33 Communicable Rash - Rubella/Rubeola - Referred
543.33 Gastrointestinal - Vomiting and Diarrhea w or w/o fever - Referred
561.33 Meningitis/Encephalitis - Bacterial/Viral - Referred
582.33 Respiratory - Influenza-like Illness (ILI) – Referred
It is imperative that these codes be used when they apply.
| Why? | How does it work? | What are the critical codes? | |
| Important Letter from ADHS |
06/30/2011