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To meet our goal and objectives, our strategy is to provide leadership and guidance to the health districts through the development of tuberculosis control policy and recommendations. The following policies and guidelines will assist health care organizations to participate accurately, expediently and effectively in controlling TB in the Commonwealth. Our motto is "Detect. Treat. Complete."

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Screening for TB Infection & Disease

Chest x-ray screening

Homeless Incentive Program (HIP) Guidebook [Revised 2009]

Funds for TB Treatment

2003 TB Disease Treatment Statement
[Summary]

Standards of Care: TB Control Services

Contact Investigation Guidelines and Related Forms

VA TB Control Laws Guidebook
[Full document]

Emergency Detention Order/Court-Ordered Isolation -- Procedures

BCG Guidelines

Infection Control Guidelines

Policy for Refugees/Immigrants Arriving with TB

VDH Nursing Guidelines and Other Documents Related to TB (only accessible to those with vdhweb access):

 


Last Updated: 10-13-2009

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