Tuberculosis Case Management: A Guide for Nurses

This guide, intended for nurses who are responsible for case management of patients with TB, provides information on the TB case management process and how it is applied when caring for patients and implementing essential activities for controlling TB.  The guide describes the rationale for and activities of TB case management, patient-centered strategies for improving adherence, and TB in special circumstances, ranging from people with HIV to those in correctional settings. Case studies, ‘tricks of the trade’ from experienced TB nurse case managers, sample tools, and resource lists are used to reinforce messages, offer practical guidance, and provide supplemental information.

Full PDF Version

The tools from the guide are available below in Microsoft Word and can be modified as needed:

• Sample Patient Education Documentation Form
• Examples of Expected Outcomes in TB Case Management
• Examples of Intermediate Outcomes in TB Case Management
• Example of Chart Review
• Sample Update Request Letter and Form for Patients Treated by Private or Community Providers
• Cultural Awareness Self-Assessment Checklist