Outbreak Investigation: A Framework for Local Health Department Response (Self Paced-CE)

Self-paced

CE and certificate of completion are free.

The goal of this self-paced training is to show learners how to put together simpler, realistic activities at their health departments that can regularly be held and attended by an interdisciplinary team. While this training is grounded in a Michigan context, the framework and best practices can be applied in other states and settings.

Expected results: After completing this activity, participants will be able to collaborate with various stakeholders and utilize correct procedures in outbreak investigations. They will be able to plan for effective outbreak investigation activities before an outbreak. They will be able to build department capacity, execute proper training, and properly utilize the proficiency of the public workforce. Lastly, they will be able to respond to everyday emergencies using multiple scenarios.

Released: July 22, 2024

Expires: June 30, 2027

Estimated time to complete: 2 hours

Audience

Public health practitioners in infectious disease and emergency preparedness

Learning Objectives

Explain the value of training all staff in outbreak response to develop and maintain the proficiency of your public health workforce
Determine how to build department capacity to prepare for and respond to everyday emergencies
Demonstrate how to plan for an outbreak or emergency using multiple scenarios

Instructors

Lindsay Gestro, BA, PEM, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Livingston County Health Department
Juan Luis Marquez, MD, MPH, Medical Director, Washtenaw County Health Department and Livingston County Health Department

Continuing Education Credit

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Michigan Medical School and Public Health Prepared, a unit of the Michigan Center for Infectious Disease Threats and Pandemic Preparedness (MCIDT). The University of Michigan Medical School is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Michigan Medical School designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Sponsorship Statement

Public Health Prepared is the workforce development and public health practice branch of the broader Michigan Center for Infectious Disease Threats & Pandemic Preparedness (MCIDT) initiative, funded by the University of Michigan. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by Public Health Prepared, MCIDT, or the University of Michigan.

Disclosures

This educational activity is non-clinical and the disclosure of relevant financial relationship(s) is not required.

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