Pennsylvania TB Contact Investigation Webinar Series

Dates: February 17, 23, March 3, and 9
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm ET

COURSE DESCRIPTION & OVERALL GOAL
The purpose of this webinar series is to familiarize nurses with the fundamentals of the tuberculosis contact investigation process and its role in TB prevention and control. The topics will include deciding when to initiate an investigation, determining the start and end of the infectious period, prioritizing contacts, and approaches for conducting congregate setting contact investigations.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
These webinars are designed for county and municipal health department nurses from Pennsylvania who conduct and/or oversee TB contact investigations.

WHY COURSE IS NEEDED
This training is needed to introduce the fundamental concepts of contact investigations to nurses involved in TB prevention and control. This webinar series will be an opportunity to learn from an expert in the region and share experiences and challenges with colleagues. Currently, there are limited opportunities for nurses to collaborate with colleagues for real-time input on the resolution of challenges in CI management, including large scale investigations.

OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this series, participants should be better able to:

• Implement recommendations based on the Guidelines for the Investigation of Contacts of Persons with Infectious Tuberculosis.
• Incorporate recommendations and best practices for conducting a congregate setting investigation, including conducting a site-assessment, identifying contacts, and determining when to expand an investigation.
• Determine the beginning and end of the infectious period.
• Assess which contacts are at highest risk for TB infection and TB disease and assign priorities.

AGENDA

CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

There is no fee to participate. Registration is open to county and municipal health department nurses from Pennsylvania who conduct and/or oversee TB contact investigations.

For more information, please contact Rosie Garcia at rg981@njms.rutgers.edu

FUNDING DISCLOSURE

Funding for this course was made possible in part by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. government.