Notification of exposure : a contact tracer's guide for COVID-19

A successful notification of exposure allows for an exchange of information with the person (contact) exposed to COVID-19 and offers an opportunity to answer questions and provide referrals for testing, medical evaluation and other necessary support services. The goals of this interaction are to inform the person that they may have been exposed to COVID-19, assess their medical condition and other risk factors, and gather information for continued monitoring and support. Developing trust and a warm, empathetic rapport, while maintaining a professional relationship, is key to providing effective support and collecting accurate information to inform the next steps in the contact tracing investigation.cdc.gov/coronavirusCS317452-A 6/5/2020 2PMnotification-of-exposure-guide-final.pdfOVERVIEW -- INTRODUCTION -- COLLECTING LOCATING AND DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION -- HEALTH INFORMATION AND ASSESSING DISEASE COMPREHENSION -- REVIEWING QUARANTINE RECOMMENDATIONS AND RESOURCES -- HEALTH MONITORING AND RESPONDING TO CHANGES IN HEALTH STATUS -- CONCLUSION -- APPENDIX A: COVID-19 Symptom Assessment.2020784