This interactive, online case study explores an actual Campylobacter outbreak that affected several Colorado Department of Corrections facilities. The Colorado Food Safety CoE designed it for public health students or new foodborne outbreak investigators who possess basic epidemiologic knowledge and methods.
Course Overview
Managing outbreaks in correctional facilities poses unique challenges for public health professionals. As you work through this real-world scenario, you’ll learn about:
- The value of person-first language
- Challenges faced by detained individuals
- Effective control strategies in congregate settings
- Techniques for identifying cases
- Analysis of case studies and interpretation of results
- Environmental assessment methods and outcomes
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report persons who are detained or incarcerated are six times more likely to experience a foodborne illness compared to the general public.
The Food Safety CoEs are dedicated to providing public health professionals with trainings that effectively prepare you to rapidly respond to non-traditional outbreak situations and address health equity issues within our health systems.
By completing this case study, you’ll gain valuable insights and practical skills for managing complex outbreaks in institutional settings.
Time to complete: 50 min