10 Steps of an Outbreak Investigation Flashcards
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What is step two?
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Step two is establish existence of an outbreak.
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What is step one?
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Identify investigation team and resources.
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What is step three?
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Step three is verify the diagnosis.
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What is step four?
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Step four is construct a case definition.
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What is step five?
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Find cases systematically and develop line listing.
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What is step six?
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Perform descriptive epidemiology/develop hypotheses.
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What is step seven?
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Evaluate hypotheses/perform additional studies as necessary.
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What is step eight?
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Implement control measures.
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What is step nine?
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Communicate findings.
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What is step ten?
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Maintain surveillance.
