Document

Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis in Correctional and Detention Facilities: Recommendations from CDC

Author: Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Recommended citation: Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis in Correctional and Detention Facilities: Recommendations from CDC. 2006. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5509a1.htm.
Published: 2006

Description

This document lays out general guidelines for effective prevention and control of TB in jails, prisons, and other correctional and detention facilities. Strategies for TB-prevention and -control in correctional facilities highlight the importance of early identification of TB through patient 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.
Catalogue: USA