TABLE 1

Measures for tuberculosis (TB) infection control in healthcare settings: managerial activities

  1. Identify and strengthen a coordinating body for TB infection control, and develop a comprehensive budgeted plan that includes human resource requirements for implementing TB infection control at all levels

  2. Ensure the appropriate design, construction, renovation, maintenance and use of health facilities

  3. Conduct TB surveillance among health workers and assessment at all levels of the health system and in congregate settings

  4. Address TB infection control advocacy, communication and social mobilisation, including engagement of civil society

  5. Monitor and evaluate the set of TB infection control measures

  6. Enable and conduct operational research

Adapted from [8].