Controlling the Transmission of Disease
Contact tracing is the process of tracking communicable diseases in an effort to limit their spread and preserve public health and safety. This is usually done via a contact tracing form (or other preferred reporting methods) detailing the locations visited by an infected individual along with the duration. The next step is then to contact everyone who was also in that location at that time, to inform them that they may have been exposed. As you can imagine, this procedure is not without its challenges when performed manually:
- Time-Consuming: Given the volume of visitors to any one building or facility at any one time, informing everyone at risk of infection is a daunting, time-consuming task—not to mention doing so within a timely enough manner for them to get tested, take the necessary precautions, or seek medical attention. This is especially true for businesses, organizations, and facilities during peak times.
- Error Prone: A reliance on manual systems brings with it a heightened risk of human error, such as incorrect entry of contact information or the inaccurate collection and recording of data—mistakes which compromise the effectiveness of the contact tracing process and mean that potentially exposed individuals are not notified, posing a serious threat to their health and the wellbeing of their friends, families, and surrounding communities.
- Privacy Concerns: The collection and handling of sensitive information without adequate security measures in place can lead to breaches of confidentiality and trust, undermining public willingness to participate in contact tracing efforts.
- Limited Coverage: Manual contact tracing methods may miss potential contacts due to limited access to (and availability of) accurate records. Such incomplete coverage can result in gaps in data, leaving some exposures unaddressed.
- Resource Intensive: Manual contact tracing requires extensive training, data management, and follow-up, which exacerbates the strain on public health systems—particularly during widespread outbreaks.
Fortunately, SimplyCast has identified a streamlined solution that benefits both public health officials and civilians.
How an Exposure Notification can Break the Chain of Infection
SimplyCast’s contact tracing solution employs scannable QR codes and digital contact tracing form technology, introducing a highly intuitive and immediate method for registering check ins and reports.
By distributing contact tracing QR codes throughout any building, shop, or other facility, Smart Governments protect staff from any unnecessary risk and allow visitors to check in simply by scanning each QR code with their phone or tablet. In this way, contact tracing becomes a natural part of entering and leaving any premises; no longer do visitors have to worry about lengthy forms or wait times—maintaining public health and safety becomes second nature, and only takes a few seconds out of their day.
If individuals on the premises are confirmed to be afflicted, SimplyCast’s system immediately relays this information to public health officials. Serving as a clear line of communication between public health officials, organizations, and the public, SimplyCast strives to help control the spread of communicable diseases. With a single exposure notification, our system conveys clear, helpful instructions and next steps to anyone with whom the individual may have come into contact, preserving a sense of calm and safeguarding public health and safety, and stunting the transmission of disease.
Contact Tracing in Three Key Steps
With seamless integration with existing infrastructure and hardware, SimplyCast’s platform is the perfect solution for governments looking to get Smarter. Our Contact Tracing use case is only one entry in an extensive library that provides frameworks for governments around the world, each as easy to implement as the last.
For example, our Contact Tracing use case equips governments in three key steps, distinguishing it from other contact tracing solutions:
- Expedited Check-in: Upon entering any facility or business, patrons check in simply by scanning a QT code with their personal mobile device.
- Effortless Data Capture: After scanning the QR code, visitors are directed to a digital contact tracing form that gathers essential data such as contact information.
- Enhanced Tracking and Accessibility: Once data has been collected, public health officials can easily access it when needed, facilitating a rapid response in the event of a health alert or the need for further contact tracing.
Prioritize Public Health and Safety Without Disrupting Your Communities
Designed to provide quick connections and help users take control of any situation, the SimplyCast platform is the perfect companion in supporting public health and safety—particularly regarding the containment of communicable diseases.
We’ve listed some of the most notable benefits of our Contact Tracing use case for your consideration, but we encourage you to try it for yourself and discover which aspects most help you!
- A streamlined and intuitive method for businesses to adhere to public health protocols.
- Enables business to continue without disruption, while also allowing visitors to easily participate in the contact tracing process.
- Prioritizes public health during regular operations.
- Digitizes the contact tracing process and makes it accessible via visitors’ mobile devices, significantly enhancing public accessibility.
- Delivers real-time public health information, so no potentially exposed areas or individuals are overlooked.
- Facilitates easier and more successful disease control measures, demonstrating the significant role that efficient contact tracing plays in safeguarding public health and safety.
Stop the Spread of Communicable Diseases with Hyperautomation
The COVID-19 pandemic presented public health officials around the globe with a critical challenge to public health and safety, where time and strategy were of the utmost importance. To aid the world’s preparation for any future pandemics or health crises, SimplyCast presents an all-in-one solution that offers a complete suite of digital tools and innovative strategies to monitor, control, and avert the spread of infection.
By integrating these smart technologies, governments can enhance their disease control protocols, ensuring that measures to curb the spread of infections are affordable, flexible, and straightforward enough for any facility or business to adopt. SimplyCast is versatile by design, rejecting the need for expensive proprietary software or special training. Simply begin using the app and utilize its various tools and frameworks as you see fit. This approach not only streamlines disease management but paves the way for a more resilient public health infrastructure, no matter what communicable diseases challenge your community.
Interested in Transforming Your Government with SimplyCast?
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Let’s build a stronger future together, and break the chain of infection, link by link.
