The following document examines various states' minor consent and confidentiality laws. A minor is a person who does not have the legal rights and responsibilities of an adult. Minors’ ability to access PrEP independently, i.e., without parental or guardian consent, varies throughout the United...
This information packet discusses the use of a clinician-based referral and tracking system for migrant workers with TB. It includes samples of a pocket-sized bilingual (English/Spanish) treatment record for migrant workers.
The Effective TB Interviewing for Contact Investigations Materials include a Faciltator-Led Training Guide, Self-Study Modules, and a Video. These materials are designed to teach successful interviewing strategies to health care workers who are responsible for conducting TB interviews with patients...
This information kit provides a curriculum to educate health professionals in conducting directly observed therapy (DOT) for patients with TB. The curriculum is divided into six sessions that can be taught independently or as a series.
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...
This package includes an instruction guide and a videotape. The guide explains the three key elements of the cohort review process and how to adapt the process to your own TB program.The videotape illustrates the benefits of adopting cohort review and highlights the roles of the cohort review team...
This package includes an instruction guide and a DVD. The DVD illustrates the benefits of adopting cohort review and highlights the roles of the cohort review team members. The guide explains the three key elements of the cohort review process and how to adapt the process to your own TB program. The...
The MDR-TB Planning Toolkit is designed to help assist countries develop or strengthen a multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) component within their national TB strategy or plan. Eight tools contain worksheets to assist the user through key planning steps. The toolkit is intended for countries...
The Tuberculosis Program Manual Template is a set of fully editable Word files that provides standardized guidance to public health staff in
a low-incidence region.
Created from the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, expert opinion, and input from an advisory...
