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Tuberculosis Field Investigation: A Resource for the Health Care Worker

This manual describes the TB field investigation process including pre-investigation preparation, communication with individuals in the field, confidentiality, field safety, and working with community providers. A checklist to be used during field work is also included.

Audiences:
Health Professionals
Outreach Workers
Author:
Ahamed, N.; Bhavaraju, R.; Rashidi, K., Global Tuberculosis Institute at Rutgers The State University of New Jersey
Focus Area:
TB
Subjects:
Contact Investigation/Contact Tracing
Treatment- Directly Observed Therapy (DOT)
Publication Date:
2004
Format:
Manual
Last Updated Date:
Publication ID:
32256