Electronic Systems
ESSENCE: Electronic Surveillance System for the Early Notification of Community-based Epidemics
Syndromic surveillance using ESSENCE is useful in quickly assessing public health threats and ensuring timely recognition of suspected or confirmed medical events. Such surveillance activities support the evaluation, planning, and implementation of public health practice, disease prevention, and emergency response (BUMEDINST 6220.12C).
For more information about surveillance policy and guidance, visit our Medical Surveillance and Medical Event Reporting page
Log in to ESSENCE (Account holders only)
User Guides and Training
ESSENCE Registration Guide:This guide provides step-by-step instructions to assist Navy users through the process of obtaining an ESSENCE account..
Archived Disease Surveillance monthly training videos and presentation slides on ESSENCE topics are available here. Topics discussed include ways to optimally configure ESSENCE for routine surveillance and how to use ESSENCE to understand a surveillance population..
NMCPHC also develops supplemental ESSENCE user guidance to assist Navy users with navigating the ESSENCE program and making data decisions.