Presumptive TB
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Define Presumptive TB, classify presumptive TB and discuss implications of identifying persons with presumptive TB
Define Presumptive TB, classify presumptive TB and discuss implications of identifying persons with presumptive TB
The learner will be able to
- Describe TB infection
- Recognise difference of TB infection from TB disease and significance of TB infection
- Outline the identification of TB infection and
- List tests to identify TB infection
The learner will be able to state the objectives of contact tracing and identify the key individuals prioritized for tracing.
The learner will be able to recognise the importance and purpose of screening for active TB.
The learner will be able to discuss the intensified case finding approach in TB.
The learner will be able to discuss the passive case finding approach in TB.
The learner will be able to discuss the active case finding approach in TB and list the objectives of ACF.
Discuss the importance of health system integration and how it will work.
1. Inclusion of HWC and PHCs of the state system (training, Monitoring etc)
2. Governance by administrators of the state health system
General Process of Supervision
Pre-requistites for Supervisison
Planning for Supervisory visit
Guidelines for Selection of area/health facility for Supervision
Modalities of supervision
Documenting the Supervisory visit
Supervisory tools and checklist
Describe what is Surveillance, how surveillance events are recorded into an information system and triggered actions.
Explain what is surveillance in the context of TB.