Technical Questions What are the system requirements necessary to use PA-NEDSS?
The following system requirements must be met to use PA-NEDSS: • Microsoft Windows 2000 SP 4 or Windows XP SP 2 • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP 2 • Support for session cookies (non-persistent) • Support for JavaScript Application Functionality Questions How can I access PA-NEDSS? Since PA-NEDSS is a Web-based reporting tool, you will need Internet access and authorization to log on to the application. If you are a public health employee, contact your supervisor for access. If you work in a hospital or laboratory, contact the head of infection control or the laboratory director, and he/she should be able to identify the person who may add users to the system. If you are a physician licensed in the Commonwealth of PA, e-mail us at NEDSS@state.pa.us and identify the organization you are affiliated with and if you are a licensed physician. How long does it take to enter a disease report into PA-NEDSS? A laboratory user may take less than five minutes to enter a disease report into PA-
