MDR-TB Treatment & Prevention
TB-educate digest September 08, 2010
Started by Sophie Beauvais on 09 Sep 2010
Dear all,
Of note in this week's tb-educate digest from the CDC NPIN:
- The new Interferon Gamma Release Assays (IGRA) guidelines released
- Several free webinars including: Tuberculosis y el control de infecciones
intrahospitalarias: aspectos básicos on Oct. 27
Best, Sophie
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1. New Interferon Gamma Release Assays (IGRA) guidelines - Hardcopies
available for order
2. Training Update from the Southeastern National Tuberculosis Center (SNTC)
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1. The new Interferon Gamma Release Assays (IGRA) guidelines have been
released and are available on the DTBE website.
- TB Guidelines - Testing and Diagnosis section-
http://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/guidelines/Testing.htm
- PDF version - http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/rr/rr5905.pdf
- HTML version -
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5905a1.htm?s_cid=rr5905a1_e
CDC has developed several resources that will assist you in learning more
about IGRAs.
- Interferon-Gamma Release Assays (fact sheet) -
http://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/factsheets/testing/IGRA.htm
- Testing and Diagnosis (topic page) -
http://www.cdc.gov/tb/topic/testing/default.htm
*Upcoming Training Opportunities offered by the Southeastern National
Tuberculosis Center (SNTC)*
September 13-16, 2010 Comprehensive Clinical TB Course
Location: A.G. Holley State Hospital in Lantana, Florida
Speakers: SNTC and Affiliate Faculty
Cost: $300
Register here: http://sntc.medicine.ufl.edu/Training.aspx
This four-day training program will familiarize the clinician with all
aspects of tuberculosis infection, disease and clinical care using an
interdisciplinary and interactive approach. Course objectives are
accomplished through a combination of didactic lectures and interactive case
management discussions. The course is conducted at A.G. Holley State
Hospital, one of the last free-standing TB sanatoriums in the U.S.
September 17, 2010 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern TST Train-the-Trainer
Location: A.G. Holley State Hospital in Lantana, Florida
Speakers: Karen Farrell, R.N. and Denise Dodge, R.N.
Cost: $50
Register here: http://sntc.medicine.ufl.edu/Training.aspx
This one-day skill-building course provides the knowledge needed to plan,
teach, and evaluate a Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) course. The course
content includes skills for planning and conducting a TST training including
adult learning principles and teaching strategies. The curriculum is
provided through lecture and participatory activities, including practicum
in TST administration and reading and instructional skills demonstration.
Each participant must demonstrate proficiency in delivering course content
plus administering and reading the TST. Participants will receive feedback
from experienced trainers as they practice their skills.
September 22-24, 2010 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Virginia TB Program
Management Course
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Speakers: SNTC staff and Affiliate Faculty
Cost: No Charge
This course was designed to improve the planning and managerial capabilities
of TB program managers throughout the southeast. It was structured to
include lectures, discussion, case presentations, role playing, and group
exercises.
October 8, 2010 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern TST Train-the-Trainer
Location: Little Rock, Arkansas
Speakers: SNTC Nursing Faculty and Elizabeth Karpoff, BSN, RNP
Cost: No Charge
Register here: http://sntc.medicine.ufl.edu/Training.aspx
This one-day skill-building course provides the knowledge needed to plan,
teach, and evaluate a Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) course. The course
content includes skills for planning and conducting a TST training including
adult learning principles and teaching strategies. The curriculum is
provided through lecture and participatory activities, including practicum
in TST administration and reading and instructional skills demonstration.
Each participant must demonstrate proficiency in delivering course content
plus administering and reading the TST. Participants will receive feedback
from experienced trainers as they practice their skills.
October 11, 2010 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Contact Investigations in
Special Settings: Recent Challenges and Successes
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina at the SE TB Meeting
Speakers: SNTC staff and Affiliate Faculty
Cost: No Charge
Register here: http://sntc.medicine.ufl.edu/Training.aspx
This four hour pre-conference to the Southeastern TB Controllers Meeting
will highlight challenges, successes and lessons learned through discussion
of several contact investigations which have occurred within the SE region.
Using a case presentation format, various adult and pediatric contact
investigations (CIs) within challenging settings and those associated with
complex co-morbidities will be discussed. Special settings include: a
homeless shelter, correctional facilities, work sites, hospitals and
schools. Complex co-morbidities include MDR and other immunocompromizing
diagnoses. As relevant, the use of IGRAs within these contact investigations
will be covered.
October 27, 2010 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eastern Tuberculosis y el control
de infecciones intrahospitalarias: aspectos básicos
Location: Webinar en Español
Speakers: Michael Lauzardo, MD, MSc and moderated by Paula Hamsho-Diaz, MD,
MA – both of the Southeastern National Tuberculosis Center, University of
Florida
Cost: No Charge
Register here: Send email to
Este curso proporcionara una revisión de los aspectos básicos del control de
infecciones intrahospitalarias en el control de TB. Durante este webinar se
discutirán las principales medidas de control de infecciones de transmisión
aérea y se enfatizara los aspectos básicos y prácticos que faciliten la
aplicación de dichas medidas de control.
Con este curso se busca capacitar al personal de salud para disminuir los
riesgos de transmisión de las enfermedades respiratorias al interior de los
establecimientos de salud y de esta forma evitar la transmisión de dichas
infecciones en el personal de salud, entre pacientes y las visitas.
November 3, 2010 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Pharmacotherapeutics and
Why TB Presents Differently in HIV
Location: Webinar and also at A.G. Holley State Hospital
Cost: No Charge
Register here: http://sntc.medicine.ufl.edu/Training.aspx
Dr. Jacques Grosset and Dr. Timothy Sterling will discuss the rationale for
and potential new approaches to treatment of TB in HIV-infected individuals.
Primary and secondary resistance of TB medications and the role of
therapeutic drug monitoring for HIV-infected patients will be explored. The
application of research to clinical practice will be highlighted.
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern Morbidity and Mortality Review
Location: Webinar and also at A.G. Holley State Hospital
Cost: No Charge
Register here: http://sntc.medicine.ufl.edu/Training.aspx
Join healthcare staff at A.G. Holley State Hospital as they conduct a
quarterly TB Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) Review. This conference focuses
on some of the most complex and challenging cases of patients with
tuberculosis who receive their care at A.G. Holley State Hospital. The
lectures provide unique opportunities to learn about drug resistance, TB/HIV
co-infection, substance abuse and adverse drug effects in a case-based
format.
The M&M Review is a traditional educational forum for healthcare
professionals practicing in hospital settings. However, with web-based
technology, healthcare professionals working in community public health
settings or academic health centers can also take advantage of this
educational opportunity from anywhere!
December 2-3, 2010 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contact Investigation Skills
Location: Southeastern National Tuberculosis Center, Gainesville, Florida
Cost: No Charge
This interactive “hands on” course will train individuals to successfully
conduct a contact investigation through didactic lecture, skill-building
exercises, and role-playing. This course will focus on developing the
knowledge and skills needed to complete these key tasks, including:
determine if a contact investigation is necessary, interview index cases and
contacts, conduct site visits, and manage and evaluate a contact
investigation. Florida participants will be selected by the Florida TB
Bureau. There are five slots available for others in our southeastern
region.
December 6-9, 2010 Comprehensive Clinical TB Course
Location: A.G. Holley State Hospital in Lantana, Florida
Speakers: SNTC and Affiliate Faculty
Cost: $300
Register here: http://sntc.medicine.ufl.edu/Training.aspx
This four-day training program will familiarize the clinician with all
aspects of tuberculosis infection, disease and clinical care using an
interdisciplinary and interactive approach. Course objectives are
accomplished through a combination of didactic lectures and interactive case
management discussions. The course is conducted at A.G. Holley State
Hospital, one of the last free-standing TB sanatoriums in the U.S.
December 10, 2010 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern TST Train-the-Trainer
Speakers: Karen Farrell, R.N. and Denise Dodge, R.N.
Register here: http://sntc.medicine.ufl.edu/Training.aspx
This one-day skill-building course provides the knowledge needed to plan,
teach, and evaluate a Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) course. The course
content includes skills for planning and conducting a TST training including
adult learning principles and teaching strategies. The curriculum is
provided through lecture and participatory activities, including practicum
in TST administration and reading and instructional skills demonstration.
Each participant must demonstrate proficiency in delivering course content
plus administering and reading the TST. Participants will receive feedback
from experienced trainers as they practice their skills.
