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Guidelines for the Investigation of Gastrointestinal Illness
This publication and the accompanying guides have been produced for those involved in the investigation of a number of infectious diseases caused by gastroenteritis. It guides investigators from the time the incident is detected, through the investigational requirements, to the implementation of control measures.
Contents:
- Introduction
- Roles and responsibilities
- Single incidents of gastroenteritis
- Gastroenteritis outbreak investigation
- Controlling outbreaks of gastroenteritis
- Laboratory testing during outbreaks and sporadic case investigation
- Bibliography
- Appendices
Document in parts
Parts 1 and 2: Guidelines for the investigation of gastroenteritis Part 3: Guidelines for the investigation of gastroenteritis Part 4: Guidelines for the investigation of gastroenteritis Part 5: Guidelines for the investigation of gastroenteritis Part 6: Guidelines for the investigation of gastroenteritis Bibliography and appendices: Guidelines for the investigation of gastroenteritis
Industry specific guides
Industry specific guides have been written for proprietors and managers to assist them in the process of notifying and managing gastroenteritis outbreaks.
A guide for the management and control of gastroenteritis outbreaks in aged care, special care, health care and residential care facilities
A guide to for the management and control of gastroenteritis outbreaks in children's centres
A guide for the management and control of gastroenteritis outbreaks in camp facilities
Forms
Sample and specimen collection request form- Case questionnaires:
- Campylobacteriosis
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Cryptosporidiosis
- Food and water borne/single incident
- Gastroenteritis outbreak
- Salmonellosis
Outbreak notification - information collection form Camp Outbreak notification - information collection form Care facility Outbreak notification - information collection form Child care facility Outbreak management checklist Outbreak case list Camp facility - ill attendees/staff Outbreak case list Care facility - ill residents/patients/staff Outbreak case list Child care facility - ill children/staff Gastro outbreak onsite assessment