KHIE is designated to facilitate the automation of public health reporting for the state of Kentucky. Direct Data Entry (DDE) is the quasi-modernization of the entry of lab results for communicable diseases and their associated case reports. Participating healthcare organizations can utilize KHIE's online forms to enter the information, replacing the traditional paper-based methods and minimizing administrative reporting burdens.
If you are not currently electronically connected to KHIE, you must manually report these lab results through KHIE's Direct Data Entry (DDE) feature. Additionally, KDPH requests organizations to onboard with DDE to manually enter results in the interim period while ELR onboarding is in progress.
Submit Laboratory Results through Direct Data Entry
Participants can enter laboratory result details using the online forms in the DDE platform, replacing the need for completing and faxing the Epid forms.
Tips to Determine the 'Need to Report'
1. Did my healthcare organization result the lab? If yes, you must report the lab result to the state.
2. Is this a reportable condition? For assistance, please refer to the Resources section below.
Submit Case Reports through Direct Data Entry
Participants can enter case report details using the online forms in the DDE platform, replacing the need for completing and faxing the traditional case report forms.
When utilizing KHIE's online forms to enter certain reportable lab results, the option is available to complete the associated case report, as well. The system will use information from the lab result just submitted to automatically populate certain fields of the electronic case report form, saving time and minimizing disruption in workflow.
Tips to Determine the 'Need to Report'
1. Did my healthcare organization collect the specimen? If yes, you are responsible for submitting the case report.
2. Is this a reportable condition? For assistance in making the determination, please refer to the Resources section.
Onboard for Direct Data Entry Services
KHIE is designated to facilitate reporting of communicable diseases for healthcare organizations required to report them to the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH). If you are not currently LIVE with an ELR feed and/or eCR, you may consider utilizing KHIE's secure web-based platform as an efficient means of reporting.
To register with KHIE to manually report communicable disease lab test results and case reports, follow these steps:
- Complete the Direct Data Entry Intake Form.
- Review the training materials.
- Schedule a virtual training.
Please note: After processing your registration form, if any additional information is needed, a KHIE Representative will reach out to you.
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Page Content Updated 08-19-2026