Food and Waterborne Disease Outbreak Investigation Manual

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Food and Waterborne Disease Outbreak
Investigation Manual

• The Wait is Over!!
• Suzanne Wilson, MPH
• Food and Waterborne Disease Epidemiologist

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The Team

• Multi-disciplinary
• Local health department
• Regional Epidemiologists
• State Level
• IDEP
• OEHS/PHS
• Office of Laboratory Services

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Timeline

• Started in 2006
• Several drafts and revisions
• Has just been approved by DHHR Office of
  Communications for printing and publication

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The Manual

• Purpose and Introduction
• Resources and References
• Foodborne Illness Surveillance Background
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Investigating Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
• Collection of Biological, Food and Water Samples

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The Manual (cont)

• Environmental Investigation
• Appendices
• Disease Causing Agent Information
• Specimen Collection Instructions
• Forms needed
• Environmental Forms and Information
• Final Outbreak Report
• Glossary

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Whats Next?

• Distribution of the Manual
• Setting up regional training
• Start keeping track of needed revisions

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Thank you!Questions?

• Watch for upcoming training sessions in your
  region!