Office of Interactive E-Learning
University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Tag: US Public Health Service

communicable diseases, global center for health security, hazard, infection control, PPE, Prevention, risk, team safety, US Public Health Service

Risk Assessment and Deployment: Section One

This module provides valuable information on how high-consequence infectious diseases impact risk assessment and offers recommendations for preventing and managing infections in public health settings, with a particular focus on the deployment of public health workers. Updated 2026

Sep 15, 2023

Module screenshot showing COVID-19 as an example of a highly contagious infectious disease
communicable diseases, global center for health security, hazard, infection control, PPE, risk, team safety, US Public Health Service

Risk Assessment and Deployment: Section Two

This module provides valuable information on how high-consequence infectious diseases impact risk assessment and offers recommendations for preventing and managing infections in public health settings, with a particular focus on the deployment of public health workers. Updated 2026

Sep 15, 2023

Module screenshot showing managing risk and a floorplan
communicable diseases, global center for health security, hazard, infection control, PPE, Prevention, risk, team safety, US Public Health Service

Team Dynamics and Creating a Safe Working Environment

This module describes team-based challenges, stressors, and risk points for working in high-risk environments. This module also identifies the use of teamwork tools designed to improve team performance and communication skills. Updated 2026

Sep 15, 2023

Module screenshot showing icons for team members, goals, and roles
communicable diseases, decision-making, ethics, global center for health security, infection control, long term care, PPE, TSQC, US Public Health Service, zoning

Ethical Concerns and Zones of Contamination

This module covers the basics of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) decision-making when deployed to a Long-Term Care Facility (LTCF), including applying appropriate Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures related to personal protective equipment (PPE). It also covers ethical principles that might come into conflict when trying to prevent the spread of infection. Updated 2026

Jan 24, 2023

Module screenshot showing moving through different zones.
cleaning, communicable diseases, disinfection, global center for health security, infection control, PPE, TSQC, US Public Health Service

EMS Mortuary Services: Cleaning and Disinfection

This module describes how to perform a risk assessment, how to determine appropriate personal protective equipment, and appropriate cleaning and disinfection activities in healthcare settings associated with highly infectious diseases. Updated 2026

Oct 14, 2020

Module screenshot showing risk assessment.
global center for health security, PPE, precautions, standard, transmission, TSQC, universal, US Public Health Service

Managing Highly Hazardous Communicable Diseases: Transmission-Based Precautions

Upon completion of this module the learner will differentiate the three modes of transmission of communicable disease and determine the best way to protect healthcare workers and their environment. Updated 2026

Apr 11, 2019

Module screenshot showing PPE
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