Government authorities impose travel restrictions and requirements for various reasons, including stopping the spread of highly infectious diseases. These diseases can be localized to a small area, a whole country, or even globally. Some infectious diseases that have caused restrictions and re-entry requirements include:
- Dengue
- Ebola
- Covid-19
- Malaria
- Cholera
- Avian Influenza
- Yellow Fever
- Zika Virus
Due to these infectious diseases, travel restrictions and requirements are put in place to keep diseases from spreading outside of their area of origin and keep travelers informed of the potential danger to their health. These regulations encompass the registration and check-up processes for cross-border travel, where government authorities and healthcare providers gather traveler information, maintain records, and monitor their statuses throughout specified time frames or during isolation/quarantine periods.
The use of travel restrictions and health requirements in response to infectious diseases provides several benefits, including:
- Public Health Protection: Travel restrictions help protect the health of the general population by impeding the spread of contagious diseases and minimizing outbreaks.
- Early Detection: Registration and check-up processes enable health authorities to identify potential cases early, allowing for prompt responses and limiting further transmission.
- Data Collection: Keeping records of travelers aids in tracking individuals' movement and health status, which can inform public health strategies and resource allocation.
- Risk Communication: Travelers receive critical information about potential health risks, empowering them to make informed decisions about their travel plans.
- Crisis Management: A structured approach to handling outbreaks allows governments and healthcare providers to manage health crises more effectively, coordinating responses among various agencies and stakeholders.
- International Collaboration: Travel restrictions can foster greater international cooperation as countries work together to address global health threats and share information and resources.
- Community Safety: Ultimately, these measures help ensure the safety and well-being of communities, reducing the likelihood of overwhelming healthcare systems during outbreaks.
While travel restrictions may cause inconvenience, they serve as essential tools in safeguarding public health during infectious disease outbreaks.
The SimplyCast Solution
To streamline this complex process, SimplyCast offers an automated solution that saves time and resources while ensuring accurate data recording for informed decision-making in both governmental and healthcare contexts. Travelers can easily complete their travel registrations through an online form, and authorities can store this information in our CRM software.
Additionally, automated voice calls are sent out daily to check in on travelers for a predetermined number of times. For those individuals in isolation or quarantine, responding to these reminders is essential for confirming adherence to protocols and addressing any issues that may arise. Once the isolation/quarantine period concludes, notification messages will cease, providing clear and efficient communication pathways.
SimplyCast’s automated cross-border travel follow-up solution benefits various organizations, especially governments and healthcare providers. The advantages of the system include:
- Simple User Interface: Our digital forms are straightforward, allowing travelers to fill them out conveniently. Mandatory and optional fields can be clearly marked. On the administration side, the CRM is clean and easy to navigate, making it simple to manage contacts and track interactions.
- Unlimited Entries and Contact Storage: Our CRM and digital forms are scalable, accommodating hundreds to millions of form submissions simultaneously. This flexibility ensures we can grow and adapt seamlessly to our clients' evolving needs.
- Reliable Uptime: SimplyCast maintains a minimum of 99.5% uptime, recognizing that service disruptions can have severe consequences.
- Enterprise Grade Security: Data security is crucial for organizations today. SimplyCast ensures the highest data security standards are met for clients. Our software is ISO 27001:2022 and TX-Ramp Level 2-certified, ensuring that client data is secured effectively.
- Data Centers in the USA and Canada: To further enhance data security, we also have data centers located in the USA and Canada, complying with organizational policy requirements.
By leveraging SimplyCast's technology, governments and healthcare providers can effectively manage cross-border travel restrictions, reinforce public health safety while simultaneously improving operational efficiency.
Speak to our experts to learn more about our cross-border travel registration and quarantine management use case solution, as well as SimplyCast’s cutting-edge engagement service.