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Table of Contents and Abbreviations

• Table of Contents and Abbreviations (69 KB)

Part 1: Tuberculosis Infection Control Overview

• Preface and Introduction (471 KB)
• Guidelines and Regulations (61 KB)
• Environmental Controls (496 KB)

Part 2: Infection Control in Specific Settings and Procedures

• Clinics (344 KB)
• Sputum Induction (406 KB)
• Airborne Infection Isolation Rooms (382 KB)
• Emergency Departments (410 KB)
• Homeless Shelters (257 KB)

Appendices

• Appendix A: Conversion Rate Calculation Worksheet (43 KB)
• Appendix B: Emergency Department (ED) TB Triage Evaluation Worksheet (53 KB)
• Appendix C: Airborne Infection Isolation Room Pressure Monitor Checklist (44 KB)
• Appendix D: Early Detection of TB Questionnaire (48 KB)
• Appendix E: TB Screening Questionnaire for Healthcare Workers (49 KB)
• Appendix F: Risk Assessment Worksheet for the ED (48 KB)
• Appendix G: Room Clearance Time Calculation Worksheet (64 KB)
• Appendix H: Summary of Ventilation Units Worksheet (63 KB)
• Appendix I: TB Infection Control Training Record (51 KB)
• Appendix J: Triage Criteria for Respiratory Isolation (41 KB)
• Appendix K: What Does Air Change Mean? (42 KB)
• Appendix L: Sample Signs (855 KB)
• Glossary (47 KB)
• Resources and References (51 KB)