This guide is intended to familiarize those who are providing technical assistance to TB laboratories in low- and middle-income countries with World Health Organization recommendations and international best practices.
This fact sheet provides information on latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) for patients.
The New York City Health Code requires all health care providers to submit a written TB Treatment Plan to the New York City Department of Health & Mental
Hygiene (DOHMH) within one month of starting treatment for newly diagnosed TB patients.
This fact sheet provides an overview of the 12-dose regimen for treating latent TB infection.
.This job aid can be used by healthcare workers to view dosage information for bedaquiline. The resource also provides visual information for patients.
WHO has published a global TB report every year since 1997. The main aim of the report is to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the TB epidemic, and of progress in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease at global, regional and country levels. This report is updated annually.
The goal of these materials is to teach patients about TB infection and to motivate them to start and complete treatment if diagnosed. The materials are designed to encourage provider-patient interactions for active learning through the process of testing and treatment decisions. There are four materials in this series and it is suggested to use the materials as a continuum, as they build upon each other. There is also a tip sheet for providers that is available in English only.
The guide, based on nursing and drug-resistant TB literature, establishes best practice nursing assessment and intervention guidance. The content was created to act as a reference and job aid for nurses to:
1.Identify symptoms that may indicate a side effect related to DR-TB treatment or antiretroviral medication;
2.Assess for severity as well as other potential contributors; and
3.Intervene appropriately in order to minimize patient discomfort, reduce side effect progression, and ultimately support successful treatment completion.
The video describes ways to effectively manage active TB by providing information on TB testing, diagnosis, and treatment.
This 90-minute webinar is aimed towards TB program staff interested in learning about the 2019 CDC/NTCA recommendations on TB screening, testing, and treatment of U.S. Health Care Personnel.
