Research & Data Collection

The Georgia Poison Center (GPC) contributes to a number of research projects involving the epidemiology, diagnosis, management and prevention of poisonings. State of the art computer technology allows for each call received by the GPC to be documented on a confidential medical record.  All data is stored electronically in a special computer program written for the Poison Center.

The paper records are retained and later stored in microfiche format.  The electronic record and information contained in these records are then translated into the information required for submission to the AAPCC's Toxic Exposure Surveillance System, the single largest database of poisonings in the United States.  This data is used to analyze and monitor trends and facilitate the development of prevention and awareness strategies.