TB Prevention and Control: New Challenges

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TB continues to present in healthcare settings, and patients must be identified quickly and treated appropriately. It is critical that clinicians become aware of the risk factors and modes of transmission of TB, and how to properly implement infection prevention practices and testing protocols.

Program Highlights

Warning signs, symptoms and risk factors

Transmission-based precautions, including CDC's Isolation guidelines

Proper selection and use of PPE, including fit testing

Early identification, including the use of QuantifFERON-TB Gold test to detect TB

The frequency and timing of testing

Treatment options

Computer tracking of patients previously infected with TB

Learning Objective

To educate healthcare providers on the importance of maintaining awareness of the risks factors associated with TB, and the preventative measures that can be used to reduce transmission.

Quote Author

Rachel L. Stricof, MPH

Program Includes

18min Visual presentation (DVD)
1 Free site license upon request

Bonus Resource CD
10 Question Post Test with Answer Key
Study Guide
Learning Tools Included

Clinical Advisors

Rachel L. Stricof, MPH

Program Awards

HESCA, Bronze Award

HESCA, Creative Design Award for Excellence in Creative Design

This program is offered at a discount for members of:

Leaders In Health Care Education