This training series aims to provide background and more information on how to use the CSTE-developed Protocol for Health Department Notification to CDC Port Health Stations of Persons Who Recently Traveled While Infectious to epidemiologists and other public health practitioners at the state, local, tribal, and territorial (STLT) levels. The training series, which consists of four (4) 10-15 minute lessons, can be used as both an introduction into reporting of ill travelers and working with CDC Port Health Stations and as a refresher course.

Lesson 1 Introduction and Background

By the end of the lesson, participants will be able to:

1. Describe CDC Division of Global Migration of Health (DGMH) missions and structure in relation to Port Health Stations. 
2. Describe CDC Port Health Stations' role after receiving a notification of an ill traveler. 
3. Identify the purpose of state, tribal, local and territorial (STLT) health department notification to Port Health Stations. 

Lesson 2 CSTE Notification Protocol

By the end of the lesson, participants will be able to:

1. Define when to notify CDC Port Health Stations of a person who traveled while infectious.
2. Describe how to notify Port Health Stations of a person who traveled while infectious. 
3. Use the Disease Specific Guidance to determine the urgency of a disease notification.

Lesson 3 Sample Scenarios

By the end of the lesson, participants will be able to:

1. Identify when a notification is urgent vs non-urgent.
2. Determine the proper steps and process for notification.
3. Describe how to fill out the CSTE optional notification form.  

Lesson 4 What Happens After Notification

By the end of the lesson, participants will be able to:

1. List the possible public health actions after notification.
2. Describe possible actions when requesting a federal public health travel restriction. 
3. Describe possible actions when conducting a contact investigation.  

This product was developed by the CSTE Evaluation of Reports of Ill Travelers to QBHSB Workgroup, the CSTE Program Analyst, and CSTE consultants with subject matter support and review from CDC/DGMQ/QBHSB. This publication was supported by CDC Cooperative Agreement Number NU38OT000297-01-00.The findings and conclusions in this report are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not represent the official views of CDC. If you would like additional information on this project, please contact Andrew Adams at aadams@cste.org.

Competencies: 

• 1.4 – Data Analytics and Assessment Skills – Conducts surveillance activities
• 1.5 – Data Analytics and Assessment Skills – Investigates factors that affect the health of a community
• 3.3 – Communication Skills – Facilitates accessible communication among individuals, groups, and organizations
• 3.5 – Communication Skills – Conducts investigations and interviews accommodating the needs of the population
• 4.1 – Community Partnership Skills – Describes epidemiologic conditions, systems, programs, and policies affecting community health and resilience
• 4.2 – Community Partnership Skills – Maintains bidirectional relationships that improve community health and resilience