The ASU COVID-19 Case Investigation Team sought to effectively and efficiently train case investigators with the core competencies required to complete case investigations. As the team included participants from a broad diversity of disciplinary backgrounds, care was taken to ensure that all team members gained the baseline skills required for the role. 

 

Further, as the team grew rapidly with the emergence of the pandemic, feedback structures were implemented as essential components of the ongoing training for all staff. Based on changes to CDC guidance, case demographics, and case investigator needs, responsive, flexible, and iterative trainings were developed to support the mission of the team. 

 

The ASU COVID-19 Case Investigation Team is continuing to integrate evaluative research components to it’s training to learn more about the essential components of strong public health workforce development.