This course qualifies for 1 CE / 1 IPU and corresponds to the following Infection Prevention Unit (IPU) domain(s):

• Surveillance and Epidemiologic Investigation
• Employee / Occupational Health
• Management and Communication

At the end of this course, the learner shall be able to:

• Review ways to identify ES threats and emergencies: surveillance systems and practices, risk assessments
• Introduce the preparedness framework for the environmental services threats and emergencies: surveillance, SOP, education and training, simulation exercises
• Review the SOP development process and elements: space, supplies, staff
• Discuss education and scheduling
• Discuss training and simulation exercises