TB Publications, Reports, Manuals and Guidelines
Georgia Manuals
The Georgia TB Reference Guide is now available in an App for smartphones (Apple/IOS version and Android version)!! Both apps are now available for free in the Apple and Android app stores. Also available through the following website: https://georgiactsa.org/research/commercialization/app-ga-tb-reference-guide.html
2020
Georgia TB Reference Guide
Tuberculosis
Policy and Procedure Manual
Tuberculosis
Program Evaluation Guidelines
(most recent guidelines in current use)
Also see Educational Resources for the General Public and Educational Resources for Clinicians and Healthcare Providers
Surveillance Reports
Global
World Health Organization (WHO) Tuberculosis Report 2021
United States
Tuberculosis in the United States 2020
Tuberculosis in the United States 2020 slide set
Guidelines
Airline Travel
WHO
- Tuberculosis and Air Travel Guidelines for Prevention and Control, 2008
Most recent guidelines, still in use
Tuberculosis
Information for International Travelers Fact Sheet
CDC issued Updated Guidance for Screening of Health Care Personnel (below). The Healthcare Facility Regulatory Office of the Georgia Department of Community Health dictates TB screening requirements in hospitals, nursing homes, personal care home and home health settings. By clicking here, you will be directed to DCH's website so you can make your inquiries.
TB
Screening of Health Care Personnel, 2019 Updates
Homeless Housing Facilities
Guidance
for TB Control Measures in Homeless Shelters
Guidelines
for Preventing and Controlling Tuberculosis in Atlanta Homeless Housing Facilities, 2016
- most recent guidelines, still in use.
Please note: The following Address Update pertains to Fulton County Health Department as it pertains to the Atlanta Homeless Housing Guidelines:
10 Park Place South, SE, 5th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303 Fulton TB Clinic: 404-613-1450
Information
for Volunteers in Homeless Shelters Regarding TB
TB
Education Poster for Clients
Schools
TB School Nurse Handbook Most recent guidelines, still in use
Guidelines for Initiating a School-Based Directly Observed Therapy Program Most recent guidelines, still in use
Page last updated 12/2/22