TEPHI Infection Prevention and Control | Module 309: Outbreak Investigation

When & Where

October 2, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Virtual ( View in Google Map)

Contact

• Kayla Ruch, PhD, MPH, CPH, HACP, CIC
• [email protected]

Event Description

This module will provide an overview of how to conduct an outbreak investigation in a healthcare facility. This module is approved for CME, CNE, a-IPC, CIC, and CPH continuing education credits.

Speakers

Kayla Ruch, PhD, MPH, CPH, HACP, CIC
Infection Prevention Practitioner
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health

Kajal Amin, MPH, CIC
HAI Epidemiologist
Texas Department of State Health Services

Kourtney Lopez, MPH, CIC
HAI Epidemiologist
Texas Department of State Health Services

Varsha Misra, MPH, a-IPC
HAI Epidemiologist
Texas Department of State Health Services

Learning Objectives

1. Explain the outbreak investigation process in an acute-care setting, illustrated through a Candida auris case study.
2. Identify the responsibilities of DSHS during an outbreak investigation in a healthcare facility.
3. Discuss the outbreak investigation process in long-term care facilities and explain why interfacility communication is important.

Event Site Link

https://go.uth.edu/TEPHI_IPC_309_Registration

Additional Information