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Introduction
Learning Objectives
Patient Infectiousness
Infection Control Strategies
Administrative Controls
Environmental Controls
Personal Respiratory Protection
Summary
Tuberculosis Infection Control
Main Menu
MODULE 0 - Introduction
MODULE 1 - Etiology and Pathogenesis of Tuberculosis
MODULE 2 - Diagnosis of Tuberculosis
MODULE 3 - Treatment of Patients with Tuberculosis
MODULE 4 - Special Situations
MODULE 5 - Adherence to Treatment
MODULE 6 - Patient-Physician Communication
MODULE 7 - Tuberculosis Infection Control
7.5
Administrative Control Strategies
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In general, there are five components to administrative strategies for the prevention and control of TB in health care facilities:
Infection control plan
Administrative support for procedures in the plan, including quality assurance
Training of staff
Education of patients and increasing community awareness
Coordination and communication with the local TB programme
