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- Prepare for field work : Appropriate scientific knowledge, supplies and equipment to carry out the investigation before departing for the field.
- Establish the existence of an outbreak : Investigators is to verify that a cluster of cases is indeed an outbreak.
- Define and identify cases : It is based on clinical criteria.
- Describes and orient the data :
- Develop hypothesis It should address the sources of agent, the mode of transmission, and exposure that causes disease.
- Refine hypothesis
- Implement control and prevention measures
- Communicate finding
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Part V – Environmental
studies and food investigation
Pastel de Carne is a traditional Uraguayan dish prepared from
chopped meat, mashed potato, green peppers, olives, and eggs. In a
traceback of the implicated Pastel de Carne, the MOH discovered
that it originated from a small scale producer located not far from
the terminal stop of the bus route. The Pastel de Carne was
purchased at a local market on January 3 by the owners of the home
that served the...
investigation? 2. What sources of data were used during the investigation? Chapter 24: Public Health Surveillance and Outbreak Investigation Student Case Studies Nurse Connie is the communicable disease nurse at the Newman County Health Department. Physicians and nurses send reports to Nurse Connie whenever they encounter patients with notifiable communicable diseases. Nurse Connie analyzes these reports to determine when outbreaks occur. Recently, Nurse Connie notes a significant increase in the number of cases of gonorrhea in the county.
QUESTIONS 1. What type of surveillance system is being used in the above scenario A. Passive B. Active C. Sentinel D. Special Chapter 24: Public Health Surveillance and Outbreak Investigation Student Case Studies Nurse Connie is the communicable disease nurse at the Newman County Health Department. Physicians and nurses send reports to Nurse Connie whenever they encounter patients with notifiable communicable diseases. Nurse Connie analyzes these reports to determine when outbreaks occur. Recently, Nurse Connie notes a significant increase in...
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studies and food investigation
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traceback of the implicated Pastel de Carne, the MOH discovered
that it originated from a small scale producer located not far from
the terminal stop of the bus route. The Pastel de Carne was
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that served the...
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