Model Tuberculosis Outbreak Response Plan for Low-Incidence Areas

Author: Curry International TB Center, Curry International TB Center
Publication Date: 2006
Country of Origin: United States
Format: Toolkit
Language: English

Abstract

The Model Tuberculosis (TB) Outbreak Response Plan (ORP) is a customizable template to help ensure comprehensive and timely response to a TB outbreak. The ORP includes the following sections: purpose, indications for initiating the response plan, legal authority, composition of the response team, notification procedures, local and state public health responsibilities, data management, communication, training and education, community partnerships, evaluation, de-activation, and glossary.

Publisher:

Curry International TB Center

Audience(s):

Health Professionals, Outreach Workers

Topic:

Outbreaks

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