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Introduction to My Selections

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Overview

A "My Selections" is a free, no strings attached, account that is provided to allow you to save queries without having to select the dataset, measure, and specifing the criteria each time. NOTE: This account may not be used for access to secure queries. DOH staff who have obtained appropriate permission will need to use their IBIS Admin account to access secure queries.

Saving a query will let you select a query dataset, the desired measure, specify filtering criteria, and how you want to display the data. You can define as many saved queries as you would like. Each saved query will be given a unique name that you can share with others which will allow them to run your saved query definition without them needing a My Selections account or needing to go through the query definition steps. Query definitions also include a title and a description that you specify to make selecting and managing your saved queries easier.

Getting Started General Steps

  1. Create Account: To be able to save your query definitions (and be ready for future features) you need an account. Accounts are free and are self registered via the New User Registration page.
  2. Select Query Dataset: Use the site's top tab navigation or simply use the Query Dataset Index page to select a dataset to query.
  3. Select Dataset Measure: Once a dataset has been selected you are presented with a page that allows you to choose what type of measure within that dataset you are going to query.
  4. Define Query Criteria: Once the dataset measure has been selected you are taken to that dataset query result page which uses the default criteria. Press the Modify Definition button which takes you to what is called the "Query Builder" page which allows the filtering criteria to be specified. Select the desired fitlering criteria and how you want your data displayed (grouped by for the series and category values that are used for sorting) and the type of chart or map.
  5. Submit the Query Definition/View Result: Submitting the query takes you to the results page where you can verify that your specified criteria and how you want you data displayed is correct.
  6. Save the Query Definition: After From the dataset query result page press the "Save Definition" button at the top of the page. If you are not satisified with your query results go to the builder page and modify you definition (cycle as needed until the desired reult).

    After pressing the save defintion button you are taken to the save query defitition page. Enter a unique saved query definition name, title, and description and press the "Save" button.
  7. Run, Edit, Delete, Share a Saved Query Definition: From your "My Selections" menu choose "My Saved Dataset Query" which presents a page that has options to run, edit, apply and delete your saved query definitions.

    View the Saved Query Video for more information about how to use and advanced features.

Important Notes

  • Your Personal Information: The information you enter to create your "My Selections" account will never be used internally or shared with any outside sources; My Selections are simply a convenience tool to allow you to save your preferences and query definitions.
  • "My Selections" are NOT secure!!! The datasets are public, your query definitions are sharable and as such are public, this agency does not offer any guarantee that your login account information or even the login screen is secure. Because the user login screen and information you enter are NOT secure, it is recommend to use an appropriate, unique password that is not used for your other secure sites that you use your same email address with (e.g. make sure your email address and password are not the same so that if your MyData account is hacked that the hacker does not have the potential login credentials to access your other accounts).

Terms and Conditions

Your My Selections user preferences account simply provides a mechanism to store your defined query definitions (and user preferences in future releases) on our server so that you can access them at some future time and from any web device. This account does not provide access to any private or sensitive data - it simply is provided as a user preference convenience mechanism.

Your My Selections Account, I AGREE TO:
  • The information entered will not be shared or used in any way other than for the saving of your user preferences within this web site.
  • The user login and user registration is NOT secure. The Department of Health offers no explicit or implicit protection or warranties as to the safe guarding of any the above user information.
  • Abuse of this account will result in loss of the account, and may be subject to legal penalties. Any use, release, or publication of health data or hacking of user accounts contrary to the provisions stated is a class B misdemeanor, with subsequent violations being class A misdemeanors punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 per offense (Chapter 23, Title 26, Code Annotated). If I am a state government employee, this may be grounds for immediate dismissal.
  • By submitting your information you acknowledge and accept any and all risks and limitations.

If you do not need this functionality or do not want to accept the terms of this insecure account then simply do NOT create an account or log into it. If you have an account and want it removed please contact us.