Principles & Practices for Outbreak Response

Learn about key terms including “HAI/AR Outbreak” and “Response” and get a high level view of CORHA’s Principles & Practices.

Learn basic concepts and trends in healthcare delivery, HAI/AR surveillance, outbreak detection, and response.

Learn about agency roles, team structures, and tips for organizing, managing, and optimizing response activities.

Learn how potential outbreaks are identified and get practical advice for improving detection and reporting.

Learn about the key steps involved in responding to –and stopping– HAI/AR outbreaks.

Learn how laboratory partners contribute to healthcare outbreak response, providing key information to help initiate and guide investigations.

Learn about the complexities and challenges when a healthcare outbreak involves more than one facility or local/state/federal jurisdiction.

Learn about the “who, what, how, why, and when” for notifying patients and other stakeholders as part of a healthcare outbreak response.

Learn how contaminated drugs, devices, and other medical products can cause outbreaks and the actions needed to prevent further harm.

Learn about resources to help investigate reports of substandard care such as unsafe injections practices or drug diversion.