Outbreak Flashcards
1
Q
12 steps to outbreak response
A
1) Prepare for field work
2) Establish the existence of an outbreak/epidemic
3) Verify diagnoses of cases
4) Establish a working case definition
5) Systematic case finding to identify additional cases
6) Conduct descriptive epidemiological study [time, place, person]
7) Develop hypotheses
8) Evaluate hypotheses [case-control]
9) If required, reconsider/refine hypotheses
10) Implement control and prevention measures
11) Communicate findings
12) Institute surveillance
