Arresting TB:
Best Practices for Controlling TB in Corrections
Ellen R. Murray, RN, BSN
B. Sue Lane, RN, CCHP
Nurse Consultant/Training Specialist
Southeastern National Tuberculosis Center
Infection Control/Utilization Review Coordinator
Armor Correctional Health Services, Inc.
Clark County Government Center  Las Vegas, NV
June 17, 2015
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8 am – 5 pm PDT
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
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Why TB Control is Important for Correctional Facilities
Epidemiology of TB and Concerns for Correctional Facilities
The Importance of Early Identification of TB: What You Need
to Know in Correctional Settings
Inmate and Staff TB Screening
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Effective TB Infection Control Programs in Corrections
TB Case Management and Contact Investigations Behind
Bars
Release Planning and Continuity of Care for Inmates
TB Program Evaluation for Correctional Settings
Objectives
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
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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.
SOUTHEASTERN NATIONAL TUBERCULOSIS CENTER (SNTC)  HTTP://SNTC.MEDICINE.UFL.EDU
Registration
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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.
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 postcourse 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 6.25 continuing education contact hours.
Questions
Contact Ellen Murray of the Southeastern National Tuberculosis Center by email at ellen.murray@medicine.ufl.edu or call Ellen at
352-273-9385 or toll free at 888-265-SNTC (7682). You may also contact Ruby Cordero, RN, ICN at the Nevada DOC at
rcordero@doc.nv.gov or by phone at Office: 702-486-9935 / Cell: 702-336-4546.
The Nevada Department of Health TB Program and the Nevada Department of Corrections have
collaborated with the Curry International Tuberculosis Center and the Southeastern National Tuberculosis
Center to provide this training for you.
SOUTHEASTERN NATIONAL TUBERCULOSIS CENTER (SNTC)  HTTP://SNTC.MEDICINE.UFL.EDU