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Step 1: Prepare for Field Work
•Before leaving for the field, one should:
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–Research the disease
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–Gather equipment & supplies
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–Make necessary administrative arrangements
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–Determine roles & responsibilities
Protective body suits worn in a Biosafety Level 4 laboratory area. This CDC field clinician is collection and processing vertebrate blood specimens for subsequent arbovirus studies.
Speaking Points

Before leaving for the field:

•Research the disease

•Gather equipment & supplies such as PPE, tools to collect and store samples

•Make necessary administrative arrangements such as travel arrangements, obtain local contact information for all involved parties

•Consult with coordinating agencies to determine roles & responsibilities during the investigation