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Embarking on an Outbreak Investigation

Keywords / Description:

This presentation by Michelle Torok, MPH, gives you an overview of outbreak investigation, the anatomy and physiology of an Outbreak Team and embarking on an outbreak investigation.

Target Audience:

These learning modules are applicable to all public health, medical, veterinary, pharmacy, emergency management, hospital and other professionals interested in public health preparedness. These modules are created by faculty and guest lecturers at the UNC-CH School of Public Health and are equivalent to graduate level content.

Educational Objectives:

• Provide a general overview of the basic steps of disease outbreak investigations.
• Describe factors that may contribute to a decision to investigate.
• Understand management strategies during an outbreak investigation.
• Learn the different team member roles of an Outbreak Team.
• Learn the necessary equipment needed during an outbreak investigation.
• Understand the lines of communication.
• Understand the importance of verifying case reports.
• Learn methods to determine if an outbreak investigation is necessary.
• Create and use case definitions.

Toolkit:

EQUIPh Toolkit

Keyword Area:

Epidemiology

Jurisdiction:

Institutional Author:

North Carolina Center for Public Health Preparedness

Submitted:

10/05/2005

Modified:

12/21/2005

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