On-Demand Webinar: Outbreak Management in Long-Term Care

Outbreaks may represent a single case of a disease (e.g., legionella) or an increase in the occurrence of a particular illness above what is expected or usual within the long-term care (LTC) facility. Early identification of an outbreak and prompt reporting to public health authorities is essential, in addition to the development of an action plan for response and management. During this 60-minute webinar, Joan N. Hebden, MS, RN, CIC, FAPIC, FSHEA, and Marko Predic, MS, CIC, FAPIC, will provide an overview of the phases of an outbreak investigation and the tasks relevant to each phase in the context of two commonly seen diseases in the LTC setting. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and norovirus are challenging pathogens to control in congregate settings and may require outbreak investigations. Areas of emphasis will include confirmation of the diagnosis using rapid detection methods, continual communication with a public health partner, and the importance of a post-outbreak debriefing session to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the response.   

After participating in this session, learners will be able to:

• State the phases of an outbreak investigation in LTC settings
• Develop action plans for response and management of an outbreak
• Create a debriefing strategy to improve response during future outbreaks

1.0 contact hour will be awarded for this continuing nursing education activity. Learners must view at least 80% of the entire video and complete the associated evaluation to receive the contact hours. No partial credit will be awarded. Contact hours will be awarded for this activity until June 26, 2028.

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