OPRW 2019: Outbreak Prevention: Current Challenges & Future Threats

Published: Sept. 17, 2019, noon

Learning Objectives: - Identify the role of the Hospital Epidemiologist in both preventing and responding to outbreaks in the healthcare setting - Discuss ways patients and the public can help prevent the spread of infection in the hospital - Discuss key resources for infection prevention programs to be able to both identify and respond to outbreaks in healthcare settings Resources: https://www.richmond.com/opinion/their-opinion/gonzalo-bearman-and-richard-p-wenzel-column-new-threats-to/article_43e4bf40-62f0-570b-82f9-6f84832fdad9.html