CDI Domain 3: Field Services and Outreach

Welcome to the CDI Virtual Exam Review Series, presented by the National Board of Public Health Examiners. Each domain will be presented by a subject matter expert, and this is CDI Domain 3: Field Services and Outreach. Conducting field investigations in the community requires careful planning. This domain outlines the steps that disease intervention professionals should take to prepare to ensure efficient and timely field investigation activities. Preparing testing and treatment supplies, conducting record searches, and planning field visits in advance will enhance the impact of field investigation activities. While in the field, the disease intervention professional should use effective communication skills and keen observation to ensure their safety while locating people infected with or at risk for an infectious disease.