Table 3.

Rubrics used to grade the case analysis of participants

Criteria	Ratings
	Excellent (4–5)	Fair (2–3)	Needs improvement (0–1)
Risk identification	The hazard and situation identified corresponds correctly to the risk	Only one of the hazard or situation identified corresponds correctly to the risk	The hazard and situation identified does not correspond correctly to the risk
Risk characterization	The likelihood and consequence characterized corresponds correctly to the risk	Only one of the likelihood or consequence characterized corresponds correctly to the risk	The likelihood or consequence characterized does not correspond correctly to the risk
Risk evaluation	The risk is accepted or not accepted correctly based on the risk evaluation	The risk is accepted or not accepted partially correct.	The risk is accepted or not accepted incorrectly
Existing mitigation	All the mitigation steps identified aligns with how the likelihood of the risk characterization step was made	Only three or four mitigation steps identified aligns with how the likelihood of the risk characterization step was made	Only one or two mitigation steps identified aligns with how the likelihood of the risk characterization step was made
Mitigation changes	All the mitigation changes identified align with how the consequence of the risk characterization step can be lowered	Only three or four mitigation changes identified align with how the consequence of the risk characterization step can be lowered	Only one or two mitigation changes identified align with how the consequence of the risk characterization step can be lowered
Biosafety cabinets	The proposed methods of ensuring the safe use of BSCs are complete.	One of the methods proposed in ensuring the safe use of BSCs can cause problems.	The methods proposed will not allow proper utilization of the BSCs
DSD and biological waste management	The proposed waste management practice corresponds to sound practice and will prevent risks from occurring	One of the proposed waste management practice is not adhering to standards that may cause risks from occurring	The proposed waste management practice is not suitable for utilization with COVID-19 diagnosis

BSC, biosafety cabinets; DSD, disinfection, sterilization, and decontamination.