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Model Tuberculosis Outbreak Response Plan for Low-Incidence Areas

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.

Audiences:
Health Professionals
Outreach Workers
Author:
Curry International TB Center, Curry International TB Center
Focus Area:
TB
Subjects:
Outbreaks
Publication Date:
2006
Format:
Toolkit
Last Updated Date:
Publication ID:
32982