Each facility should have a written TB infection control plan that outlines a protocol for:
Prompt recognition and separation of TB suspects
Provision of services
Investigation for TB
Referral of patients with suspected or confirmed TB disease
This plan should identify an infection control team of health professionals and hospital management and designate a staff member who is responsible for enforcing the plan or protocol. However, it is everyone’s responsibility (especially the physician and clinical staff) to ensure that measures are followed.
Physicians should take the following administrative steps at all times as a basic component of any TB infection control plan.
