In the February session of Hot Topics in Practice, presenter Laurie Stewart, MS, a Foodborne and Waterborne Disease Epidemiologist with the Washington state Department of Health, will provide viewers with a behind-the-scenes look at how foodborne disease detectives pinpoint the sources of outbreaks. By viewing this webinar, participants will gain familiarity with current outbreak detection tools and consider the ways in which today’s complex foodborne illness surveillance and investigation practices are used to protect the public’s health.
Learning Objectives
- Define the meaning of a foodborne outbreak investigation
- Explain how patient purchase records help identify the source of foodborne outbreaks
- Describe how genetic sequencing of organisms that cause foodborne illness can help identify sources of outbreaks
Intended Audiences
- Local, state, and tribal public health practitioners
- Community organizers, social workers, public safety and tribal justice professionals
Presenter
Laurie Stewart, MS
Foodborne and Waterborne Disease Epidemiologist
Washington state Department of Health
Resources
- Slides will be provided during the live webinar
Continuing Education Credits
Up to 1 CPH recertification credit may be earned by viewing this webinar. Visit the National Board of Public Health Examiners to learn more.
