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Outbreak investigations are an important and challenging component of epidemiology and public health. When undertaking an outbreak investigation, epidemiologists use a series of steps to answer three questions: What is the problem? What is the cause? What can we do about it? In this Assignment, you will explore the 10 steps of an outbreak investigation by working through the CDC’s Solve the Outbreak interactive app.

Outbreak investigations are an important and challenging component of epidemiology and public health. When undertaking an outbreak investigation, epidemiologists use a series of steps to answer three questions: What is the problem? What is the cause? What can we do about it? In this Assignment, you will explore the 10 steps of an outbreak investigation by working through the CDC’s Solve the Outbreak interactive app. The Assignment Review Chapter 3 of The CDC Field Epidemiology Manual, “Conducting a Field Investigation,” and focus on the 10 steps in an outbreak investigation. Select one of the CDC Solve the Outbreak scenarios and complete the interactive activityLinks to an external site.. After completing the interactive activity, construct a 2- or 3-page response in which you: Summarize the outbreak scenario using the 10 steps in the outbreak investigation (as listed in The CDC Field Epidemiology Manual). Ensure your summary provides a clear description of each step. How was each step presented in the scenario? Identify which concepts were covered in your scenario (incidence, prevalence, attack rate, etc.). How did you apply what you learned in this course to assist you in the investigation? What methods, practices, and/or techniques from this course helped you complete the investigation? Readings King, M. E., Bensyl, D. M., Goodman, R. A., & Rasmussen, S. A. (2018). Conducting a field investigationLinks to an external site.. In S. A. Rasmussen & R. A. Goodman (Eds.), The CDC field epidemiology manual. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Solve the outbreakLinks to an external site..

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