TB Publications, Reports, Manuals and Guidelines
Also see Educational Resources for the General Public and Educational Resources for Clinicians and Healthcare Providers
Georgia Manuals
Georgia Tuberculosis Reference Guide, 2020
Tuberculosis Nurse Protocol, 2020 (revised July 2020)
Tuberculosis Policy and Procedure Manual, 2016
Tuberculosis Program Evaluation Guidelines
Surveillance Reports
Global
World Health Organization (WHO) Tuberculosis Report 2017
United States
Tuberculosis in the United States 2017
Tuberculosis in the United States 2017 slide set
Guidelines
Airline Travel
WHO - Tuberculosis and Air Travel Guidelines for Prevention and Control, 2008
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 Screeing 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
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
Guidelines for Initiating a School-Based Directly Observed Therapy Program
Page last updated 01/11/18