Module 5—Outbreaks—Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course
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This module provides an overview of outbreak investigation and control in nursing homes and will define the steps and activities involved in an outbreak investigation. At the conclusion of this module, the participant will be able to: 1. define an outbreak, 2. describe the purpose of an outbreak investigation, 3. describe triggers for an outbreak investigation, 4. identify the steps for conducting an outbreak investigation, and 5. develop a written summary and evaluation of an outbreak experience.
Source: CDC
Topic(s): Infection Control and Prevention
Audience(s): Managers, Clinical Leaders, Clinicians
Format: Online learning module
Length of module: .75 hour
Publication Date: February 25, 2019
