Case Study Objectives

After completion of the case study, these objectives should be achieved.

Case study objectives 

  1. Determine the responsibilities of the municipality and of the employer in outbreak response. 

  2. Propose a plan for the recording of foreign temporary workers for public health purposes.  

  3. Identify communication channels and feedback loops between different key actors. 

  4. Determine potential barriers to compliance with control measures. 

  5. Integrate ‘lessons learned' from an outbreak into the municipal preparedness plan.


Intended case study outcomes

  1. Define key components and actors of an effective outbreak response.
  2. Identify improvement points for inter-sectorial collaboration for the municipal preparedness plan.

Learning objectives for the epidemiologist role:
  1. Calculate attack rates in an outbreak setting.  
  2. Describe cases in terms of time, place, and person. 


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