Summary PBHE 427 Outlook Investigation.docx PBHE427 Outbreak Investigation PBHE427- Epidemiology American Public University System Epidemic Outbreak Introduction On February 7, 2018, there was a nurse employed at Flinn Corporation noticed that several staf

PBHE 427 Outlook I PBHE427 Outbreak Investigation PBHE427- Epidemiology American Public University System Epidemic Outbreak Introduction On February 7, 2018, there was a nurse employed at Flinn Corporation noticed that several staff members had become sick with what appeared to be the same thing. She thought that Salmonella could be the reason behind the outbreak in the company. Upon suspicion, she decided to interview the company employees as well as take samples and send them off for testing. Since she has not received the results back, she consulted with me to get my expertise on whether or not there is an outbreak present and if there is, where it might have originated. Step 2: Establish the Salmonella Outbreak After evaluation of the information given, it does appear that an outbreak is present. There were 13 of the employees that ate in the cafeteria, and 11 of those are sick. With the numb