New England Public Health Training Center
Isolation and Quarantine
This is an all levels course offering CPH and RS — Free
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CEU

CPH
RS

Cost

Free

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Time to Start

< 3 minutes

Length

2.00 hours

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Isolation, quarantine, and social distancing are three different, but related, public health measures that are used to stop or minimize the spread of disease. These measures are part of a larger public health infectious disease surveillance system. When an infected person, small group of people, or an outbreak is identified by a laboratory or health care provider, it is then reported to the state health department or local board of health (LBOH). An epidemiological investigation will determine which public health measures should be implemented. This training will focus primarily on LBOH isolation and quarantine measures and will also include information about other measures to control infectious diseases (i.e., social distancing, vaccination, prophylaxis, closure of an establishment, personal and environmental hygiene, and education).

This learning opportunity topic is aligned with one or more of the strategic skills.  

This learning opportunity addresses training topics identified in PHWINS 2017. 

What You'll Learn

  • Distinguish among isolation, quarantine, and social distancing
  • Summarize historical public health events that led to the creation of our current public health laws and practices
  • List the requirements of 105 CMR 300.000 for infectious diseases investigated by LBOH
  • Explain how to obtain voluntary compliance with isolation and quarantine requirements
  • Describe the administrative process required for LBOH to implement isolation and quarantine with noncompliant individuals

Competency Terms

Community Health Improvement Planning
Public Health Science Skills
Application of Public Health Sciences

Related Occupations

Health Educator
Public health - multiple occupations will benefit
Registered Nurse - Unspecified

Related Job Tasks

Assess and monitor population health status, factors that influence health, and community needs and assets
Investigate, diagnose, and address health problems and hazards affecting the population

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