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Corporate Authors:
National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention (U.S.). Division of Tuberculosis Elimination. ; Advisory Council for the Elimination of Tuberculosis (U.S.) ; American Correctional Association ; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.) ; National Commission on Correctional Health Care
National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention (U.S.). Division of Tuberculosis Elimination. ; Advisory Council for the Elimination of Tuberculosis (U.S.) ; American Correctional Association ; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.) ; National Commission on Correctional Health Care Less -
Description:
"Tuberculosis (TB) control can be particularly problematic in correctional and detention facilities, in which persons from diverse backgrounds and communities are housed in close proximity for varying periods. This report provides a framework and general guidelines for effective prevention and control of TB in jails, prisons, and other correctional and detention facilities. Recommendations were developed on the basis of published guidelines and a review of the scientific literature. Effective TB-prevention and -control measures in correctional facilities include early identification of persons with TB disease through entry and periodic follow-up screening; successful treatment of TB disease and latent TB infection; appropriate use of airborne precautions (e.g., airborne infection isolation, environmental controls, and respiratory protection); comprehensive discharge planning; and thorough and efficient contact investigation. These measures should be instituted in close collaboration with local or state health department TB-control programs and other key partners. Continuing education of inmates, detainees, and correctional facility staff is necessary to maximize cooperation and participation. To ensure TB-prevention and -control measures are effective, periodic program evaluation should be conducted." - p. 1.
Content Notes:
"The material in this report originated in the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (proposed), Kevin Fenton, MD, PhD, Director, and the Division of Tuberculosis Elimination, Kenneth G. Castro, MD, Director. "

Includes bibliographical references (p. 40-44).


Subject:
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Prisons
Public Health Practice/standards
Tuberculosis/prevention & Control

Series:
MMWR. Recommendations and reports : Morbidity and mortality weekly report. Recommendations and reports ; v. 55, no. RR-9
Document Type:
Journal Issue
Genre:
Practice Guideline
Place as Subject:
United States
Collection(s):
Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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