Table 1 Potential benefits of evaluating WGS implementation in public health surveillance
From: An implementation science approach to evaluating pathogen whole genome sequencing in public health
Potential benefits | |
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Inform the development of appropriate guidelines and policies around the use of pathogen whole genome sequencing in public health practice | |
Contribute to the body of evidence available regarding development of pathogen whole genome sequencing capacity in a considered, informed way | |
Identify needed investment, infrastructure and training to successfully incorporate microbial genomics into public health practice | |
Provide clarity around the expected outcomes of incorporating pathogen whole genome sequencing in public health and evidence of whether these outcomes are being realised | |
Identify unexpected outcomes of pathogen whole genome sequencing in public health (either positive or negative) and take appropriate action as necessary | |
Ensure the public health benefits of whole genome sequencing technology are equitably distributed across the population | |
Identify and reduce inefficiencies or redundancies in the system |