NJ Department of Health and Senior Services
Division of Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Health
PO Box 369
Trenton,
NJ
USA
08625
Email:
Simi.Octania-Pole@doh.state.nj.us
Biographical Sketch:
Simi Octania-Pole is the Director of Data Systems and Evaluation, Division of Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Health at the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. She provides oversight to the different data systems in the division – such as the Communicable Disease Reporting and Surveillance System (CDRSS), New Jersey Immunization Registry (NJIIS), STD and TB databases. She is responsible for ensuring that all DEEOH systems move towards interoperability and PHIN compliance. She is currently evaluating the different CDS systems for receiving and processing HL 7 messages for electronic laboratory reports (ELR) as NJ prepares for mandating ELR.