Arresting TB: Best Practices for Controlling TB in Corrections

Ellen R. Murray, RN, BSN B. Sue Lane, RN, CCHP Denise Dodge, BA, RN Nurse Consultant/Training Specialist Corporate Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator Assistant Director/ TB Nurse Consultant Southeastern National Tuberculosis Center Centurion, LLC Division of TB and Newcomer Health Virginia Department of Health

Virginia Public Safety Training Center  Hanover, VA

Wednesday, March 22, 2017  8 am – 5 pm Eastern

Course Description This course highlights best practices for recognizing and controlling tuberculosis (TB) in correctional settings and is designed to enhance communication and collaboration between the local health department and correctional facility staff, both medical and custody. Attendees join in group discussion and actively participate in exercises designed to foster skills for managing TB in correctional settings.

Topics

Why TB Control is Important for Correctional Facilities Effective TB Infection Control Programs in Corrections Epidemiology of TB and Concerns for Correctional TB Case Management and Contact Investigations Behind Facilities Bars The Importance of Early Identification of TB: What You Release Planning and Continuity of Care for Inmates Need to Know in Correctional Settings TB Program Evaluation for Correctional Settings Inmate and Staff TB Screening

Objectives Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to: Recognize the importance of screening and prompt recognition of TB symptoms to halt the spread of this disease in correctional facilities. Identify transmission factors for TB and appropriate actions to prevent further spread within correctional facilities. Describe the roles of corrections and public health staff for TB control and management behind bars. Review and analyze TB data to identify opportunities for policy improvement in the corrections setting. Discuss at least two best practices for improving TB control within correctional facilities.

Target/Intended Audience This course was developed specifically for corrections medical, administrative and custody personnel and public health TB program staff who interact with correctional facilities and inmates. Multidisciplinary team participation from facilities is welcome and encouraged.

Registration This event is FREE; however, pre-registration is required and seats are limited. Click this link to register: http://sntc.medicine.ufl.edu/Training.aspx. To earn continuing education credits, you must participate in the entire course. No partial credit will be provided.

SOUTHEASTERN NATIONAL TUBERCULOSIS CENTER (SNTC)  HTTP://SNTC.MEDICINE.UFL.EDU Continuing Education Certificates will be emailed approximately 8-12 weeks after the course to all participants who requested credits on their applications and who successfully complete the course. Successful completion includes signing-in each day, attending the entire course and completing and turning in an evaluation form and participating in one longer-term post-course activity (survey).

Continuing Education for Nurses The Curry International Tuberculosis Center is approved as a provider of continuing education by the California State Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 12308. This conference is approved for up to 7.25 continuing education contact hours.

Questions Contact Ellen Murray of the Southeastern National Tuberculosis Center by email at [email protected] or call Ellen at 352-273-9385 or toll free at 888-265-SNTC (7682).