Symptomatic residents and staff should be reported to the person in charge of infection control. The following information should be systematically recorded for each ill resident and staff on a spread sheet or line list (Attachment 3). Line lists are important to track the progression and resolution of the outbreak. Additional data may be collected in consultation with the Maine CDC Epidemiologist in the event of a prolonged outbreak. The Maine CDC Epidemiologist will ask for a copy of the line list after the outbreak is resolved (96 hours (two incubation periods) with no new symptomatic individuals). For Residents record: Name Age Sex Building and/or Unit/Wing and/or Room # and Bed Designation Illness onset date and time Symptoms Date illness resolved Stool specimen collection and date collected Test results for specimen Hospitalization status Death For record: Name Age Sex Job and assignments Illness date and time Symptoms Date illness resolved Stool specimen collection and date Test results for specimen Hospitalization status Employment at another healthcare facility Collect and submit specimens from affected residents and as soon as an outbreak is suspected. Upon suspicion of an outbreak, collect specimens from at least 3 affected residents and staff (no more than 5 specimens). The ideal time to obtain stool specimens is during the acute stage of illness, within 48-72 hours of onset. Maine CDC Epidemiologists will advise if it is necessary to collect additional specimens. In many cases it is essential to confirm the diagnosis and to ensure that appropriate control measures are implemented to interrupt the transmission cycle. In assisted living facilities it may be necessary to coordinate specimen collection with the primary care provider.
Symptomatic residents and staff should be reported to the person in charge of infection control. The following information should be systematically recorded for each ill resident and staff on a spread sheet or line list (Attachment 3). Line lists are important to track the progression and resolution of the outbreak. Additional data may be collected in consultation with the Maine CDC Epidemiologist in the event of a prolonged outbreak. The Maine CDC Epidemiologist will ask for a copy of the line list after the outbreak is resolved (96 hours (two incubation periods) with no new symptomatic individuals). For Residents record: Name Age Sex Building and/or Unit/Wing and/or Room # and Bed Designation Illness onset date and time Symptoms Date illness resolved Stool specimen collection and date collected Test results for specimen Hospitalization status Death For record: Name Age Sex Job and assignments Illness date and time Symptoms Date illness resolved Stool specimen collection and date Test results for specimen Hospitalization status Employment at another healthcare facility Collect and submit specimens from affected residents and as soon as an outbreak is suspected. Upon suspicion of an outbreak, collect specimens from at least 3 affected residents and staff (no more than 5 specimens). The ideal time to obtain stool specimens is during the acute stage of illness, within 48-72 hours of onset. Maine CDC Epidemiologists will advise if it is necessary to collect additional specimens. In many cases it is essential to confirm the diagnosis and to ensure that appropriate control measures are implemented to interrupt the transmission cycle. In assisted living facilities it may be necessary to coordinate specimen collection with the primary care provider.