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Nilesh Kalyanaraman1, Michael R Fraser2,3
1Anne Arundel County Department of Health, Annapolis, MD, USA.
Public Health Reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)
|November 10, 2020
Summary
This case study details a COVID-19 contact tracing model used by the Anne Arundel County Department of Health. It offers lessons learned for public health officials to improve COVID-19 containment strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Disease Control
Background:
- Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) containment relies on case investigation and contact tracing.
- Limited sharing of COVID-19 contact tracing models exists among public health agencies.
- Early pandemic response necessitated rapid development of effective public health strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To illustrate a COVID-19 contact tracing model implemented by the Anne Arundel County Department of Health.
- To describe the integration of contact tracing within an Incident Command System.
- To share capabilities, team composition, considerations, and lessons learned for public health officials.
Main Methods:
- Case study analysis of contact tracing activities.
- Description of the contact tracing program within the Incident Command System.
- Qualitative assessment of capabilities, team structure, and challenges.
Main Results:
- The Anne Arundel County Department of Health developed and implemented a contact tracing model early in the COVID-19 outbreak.
- Key components included defining necessary capabilities, team composition, and specific considerations.
- Significant lessons were learned regarding operationalizing contact tracing.
Conclusions:
- The case study provides a practical model for contact tracing adaptable by other public health agencies.
- Sharing these experiences can help refine strategies to prevent COVID-19 spread.
- This information supports public health officials in managing isolation and quarantine measures.
Keywords:
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