AJM3 TASK 1:
COMMUNICABLE OUTBREAK ASSESSMENT
Kristin M. Crandall
Leavitt School of Health, Western Governors University
D028:Advanced Health Assessment for Patients and Populations
Dr. Lisa Linville
9/16/2025
, TOPIC OUTLINE
Key components of a case Outbreak histogram
definition of an outbreak
Significance of epi curve
10 steps of the outbreak
investigation Incubation period
Surveillance methods Outbreak types
Total number of suspect cases Case fatality
Total number of probable cases Primary vs secondary attack rates
Mode of transmission Occurrence of attacks
Cumulative incidence
Outbreak measures
Purpose statement
Information plan
Study design
Reflection
Justification of study design
, KEY COMPONENTS OF A
CASE DEFINITION OF AN
OUTBREAK
Population: Crab Apple Valley residents
Place: Crab Apple Valley
Timeframe: July 31st-August 7th
Clinical manifestations: Flu-like symptoms,
headache, low-grade fever, and swollen,
tender lymph nodes
COMMUNICABLE OUTBREAK ASSESSMENT
Kristin M. Crandall
Leavitt School of Health, Western Governors University
D028:Advanced Health Assessment for Patients and Populations
Dr. Lisa Linville
9/16/2025
, TOPIC OUTLINE
Key components of a case Outbreak histogram
definition of an outbreak
Significance of epi curve
10 steps of the outbreak
investigation Incubation period
Surveillance methods Outbreak types
Total number of suspect cases Case fatality
Total number of probable cases Primary vs secondary attack rates
Mode of transmission Occurrence of attacks
Cumulative incidence
Outbreak measures
Purpose statement
Information plan
Study design
Reflection
Justification of study design
, KEY COMPONENTS OF A
CASE DEFINITION OF AN
OUTBREAK
Population: Crab Apple Valley residents
Place: Crab Apple Valley
Timeframe: July 31st-August 7th
Clinical manifestations: Flu-like symptoms,
headache, low-grade fever, and swollen,
tender lymph nodes
