This image shows a search box within a search engine. A magnifying glass is hovering over the search box.

How to search in MAVEN

This document will give you more information on how to search for cases and clusters in MAVEN.

Kate Hamdan

Background

MAVEN has an easy search function that allows you to easily find both case and cluster events. Remember that you will only be able to see cases that are within your jurisdiction or have been shared with you. If you have any questions about searching for events or if you notice any duplicate events, please contact the MAVEN Helpdesk at mavenhelp@mass.gov.

How to search

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Step 1: On the MAVEN splash screen, you can find the “Search Event” tab on the pane on the left side.

This image shows the main dashboard of MAVEN. The search event button on the left side of the screen is highlighted.

Step 2: Fill out the search criteria in the boxes with as much information as you have and click 'Search' at the bottom.

Review the tips on the following slides for additional details on how to narrow your search.

This image shows the search event screen in MAVEN with a test event. The search criteria is highlighted. Last name and first name are filled out for the event. The search button is highlighted and search results are highlighted with three rows of test records.

Tip 1: Use an asterisk in your search if you are unsure of name spelling.

The search function has a feature where after typing two letters, you are able to add an asterisk (*). See the example to the left

Similarly, leading with an asterisk and adding letters at the end will search all names ending with those letters. For example, searching *ton would find all names end in -ton.

This image shows the search criteria and search results screen in MAVEN. The last name field is highlighted with a asterisk next to the first two letters of the last name.

Tip 2: Search for a communication event using either event ID or town name.

To search for a communication event, put the town name in the Last Name field and 'Communication' in the First Name field. You can also search by the event ID for the communication event if you know it.

Tip 3: Search for a cluster by changing event 'Type' to Outbreak.

Searching for a cluster is slightly different than searching for a case. Make sure you change the event 'Type' to Outbreak to filter your results for clusters.

Tip 4: If you have an event ID, you can search using the search pane or the search box at the top right of your home screen.

This document was created by Division of Surveillance, Analytics and Informatics (DSAI).

Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences, Email: mavenhelp@mass.gov.

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