Preparing for Outbreak Investigations: How to Plan Your Operation and Prepare Your Staff (PDF)

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Author: Montgomery County Advanced Practice Center

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This tip sheet highlights essential tasks in being prepared for outbreak investigations including the advance preparation of epidemiological questionnaires and other data collection resources. Format: PDF

Program: Community Health

Submitted Date: Sep 02, 2009 | Modified Date: Sep 30, 2025

Primary Toolkit: Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Toolkit | Secondary Toolkit: N/A

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Institution Type: LHD - County,

Keywords: Epidemiology, Infectious Disease, Workforce Development

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