The IDEM Insight Series Guide
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Unlocking the Power of WGS for Infection Prevention & Control
The IDEM Insight Series explores how whole-genome sequencing (WGS) can support infection prevention and control and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) management across healthcare, public health, and food safety. It introduces the growing role of WGS in outbreak response, proactive surveillance, and tracking the movement of resistant pathogens—while providing the evidence behind IDEM's approach and performance.
Through this series, we aim to share the insights, real-world examples, and technical understanding to help you assess how WGS and IDEM could support your setting.
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This guide introduces each document in the series and the journey it takes you on — from understanding the global challenge to exploring how WGS and IDEM can be applied in practice.
Your Guide Through the Series Documents
1. The Power of WGS – Transforming Infection Control and Public Health.
Understand why WGS is essential for modern infection prevention and control and public health, and how it outperforms traditional methods.
2. IDEM Introduction – Next-Generation Genomic Surveillance.
Discover how IDEM makes WGS scalable, fast, and impactful across hospitals, food safety, and public health.
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3. IDEM Performance Overview – How Accuracy, Resolution, and Connectivity Drive Results.
A high-level look at IDEM's proven impact in infection surveillance, showing how its ARC approach supports effective infection prevention and control.
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4. IDEM Technical Validation Guide – In-Depth Data and System Design.
A detailed technical review of IDEM’s validated performance, methodologies, and system architecture, with supporting real-world data from outbreaks and multi-site studies.
5. Health Economics Impact – How Proactive WGS Saves Lives and Costs.
Explore real-world data and national models showing the cost savings and health benefits of proactive WGS. Next Generation Infection Surveillance
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6. IDEM Instructions for Use.
Get hands-on with IDEM, with step-by-step guidance on setup, navigation, and analysis, supported by video tutorials and practical resources to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
For additional information on IDEM, please contact support@genpax.co