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management, and elimination of TB.

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This resources summarizes TB screening and testing information for health care personnel and caregivers. Topics covered include screening and testing upon hire, testing after a TB exposure event, and annual training and screening.

Managers and Supervisors
2019

The LTBI toolkit was developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health for primary care physicians who may see patients that are at an increased risk of TB infection. The kit includes: -The CDC guidebook, “Latent Tuberculosis Infection: A Guide for Primary Health Providers” - An article from the August 2017 issue of the American Journal of Nursing titled, “Tuberculosis: A New Screening Recommendation and an Expanded Approach to Elimination in the United States” -A tri-fold brochure listing resources for information about TB (the PA TB Program, CDC and the Global TB Institute at Rutgers) -CDC infographics about LTBI and TB Disease -CDC factsheets about TB testing and treatment The toolkit is packaged in a box that measures 13” wide by 9 1/2” high by 3” deep.

Health Educators/Communicators
2018

In this 90-minute webinar, a laboratorian and a clinician from the California Department of Public Health provide information on how to best utilize Xpert MTB/RIF testing. The speakers discuss the manufacturer's rules, share issues in the interpretation of test results, and offer expert opinion on how to address these issues.

Lab Personnel
2018

This 60-minute webinar shares information on the basic concepts and best practices for TB targeted testing. Presenters illustrate the history and future of targeted testing in Texas. Information on the Texas 1115 Medicaid Waiver TB Project – TB Infection Targeted Testing is also presented in this webinar.

Managers and Supervisors
2018

In this video, viewers follow Tubercules as they learn about TB testing and treatment at the Metro Public Health Department TB Elimination Program. Viewers will also see a range of TB program staff in action, such as TB nurses and case managers.

2018

This tool is designed to help clinicians identify students who need screening for TB.

2017

This 10 minute video for providers contains a basic overview of TB. The video has information on the signs and symptoms of active and latent TB, risk factors and TB treatment options.

Health Educators/Communicators
2017

This tool is designed to help clinicians select adults for LTBI testing who are at high-risk for TB exposure or progression to TB disease. The tool calls out 3 groups for testing: foreign-born; immunosuppressed (e.g., HIV, TNF alpha inhibitor use, steroids, organ transplant); and contacts.

2017

This slide set was developed as an accompaniment to Targeted Tuberculin Testing and Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection, a joint statement by CDC and the American Thoracic Society, and subsequent updates. The slide set provides an overview of the current recommendations for the testing and treatment of latent tuberculosis.

2016

The purpose of these guidelines is to provide guidance on evidence-based practices for testing, treating and managing latent TB infection (LTBI) in persons who are at the highest risk of progressing to active TB disease. Specific objectives include identifying and prioritizing at-risk groups for targeted testing and treatment and recommending specific treatment options.

2015

This pamphlet provides information about screening of college and university students for tuberculosis (TB). It discusses the importance of screening, when and whom to screen, screening methods, interpreting the results of a TB skin test, and what to do if the TB skin test is positive. A sample TB screening form is provided.

2014

The poster from the Toronto Public Health raises awareness about signs and symptoms of TB and initiating infection control to protect and prevent the spread of TB among patients and hospital staff.

Infection Control and Occupational Health Workers
2014

This report summarizes worldwide implementation of new TB screening requirements for foreign-born persons applying for either an immigrant visa or refugee status to enter the United States. In 2007 CDC issued Technical Instructions for Tuberculosis Screening and Treatment Using Cultures and Directly Observed Therapy (CDOT TB TI)...

Researchers
2014

This document presents lessons learned in regards to strengthening TB care, implementing new approaches TB case detection, and increasing TB case notifications.

International Agencies
2014

The multimedia videos are targeted to community health providers, including those working at Federally Qualified Health Centers. The series contains three videos, each of which is 6 -15 minutes long, and seamlessly incorporate images, voice and text. The videos cover screening, diagnosis and treatment of LTBI...

2013