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TB Prevention and Control:  New Challenges



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Award(s):
HESCA, Bronze Award
HESCA, Creative Design Award fir Excellence in Creative Design

“While it is true that the number of reported TB cases in the United States has consistently declined since 1992, TB has not been eliminated, and a growing proportion of TB cases is occurring among foreign-born individuals. Therefore, the need for all healthcare workers to be continually educated on TB is essential.”--Rachel L. Stricof, MPH

This program produced in association with:


Clinical Advisor(s):
Rachel L. Stricof, MPH

Program Details

Program includes:
  • 18 minute visual presentation available in DVD or VHS
  • Bonus Resource CD containing Study Guide, 10-Question Post Test, and multiple Tools including: Protocols for Conducting a TB Risk Assessment and Respirator Program Evaluation Checklist
  • Visual presentation available in Spanish
  • Available upon request 1 Free Site License per viewing address*

Program Description

Learning Objective: To educate healthcare providers on the importance of maintaining focus on the risks factors associated with TB and the preventative measures that can be used to reduce transmission


Because of the growing number of TB cases among foreign-born individuals, it is critical that institutional and clinical awareness be maintained in order to prevent a new epidemic.

Designed by a team of experts under the direction of APIC, and updated to reflect the 2005 CDC Guidelines for Preventing the Transmission of M. Tuberculosis in Health Care Settings, and the 2007 CDC Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings this award winning program discusses the spectrum of the disease including:

  • Warning signs and symptoms
  • Transmission
  • Risk factors
  • Prevention techniques – including fit testing
  • Early identification
  • The use of QuantifFERON-TB Gold test to detect TB
  • The frequency and timing of testing
  • Isolation guidelines
  • Appropriate evaluation measures
  • Treatment options
  • Follow up
  • Control measures
  • Computer tracking of patients previously infected with TB

Use this program for:
  • New Employee Orientation
  • Annual In-Service
  • Mandatory Training
  • Nursing Education
  • Remedial/Risk Reduction Training
  • General Staff Education

This program funded in-part through an unrestricted educational grant provided by



 

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