Tuberculosis Overview
Certificates
California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Relias, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
DC-RN -- District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CE Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing CE Provider #: 50-290
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing CE Provider #: 50-290
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
This program was approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education Program (CE provider #50-290) CE Broker Course # 20-[Custom_Code]
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals
This program is approved for 1.00 hours by the Dietary Managers Association. Approval code 162980.
Course Details
Describe the risks and significance of TB.
Identify signs and symptoms of active TB infection.
List interventions that help control the spread of TB.
Evaluate methods of testing for TB infection.
Describe TB interventions, treatment, and maintenance.
Outline:
Tuberculosis Overview
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Understanding Tuberculosis
Meet George
What is Tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis Worldwide
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
Latent Tuberculosis
Active Tuberculosis
Additional Effects
Understanding Latent vs. Active TB
Review
Summary
Section 3: Contracting TB Disease
How is Tuberculosis Spread?
Virulence
Aerosolization
Ventilation
Exposure to Ultraviolet Light
Population Susceptibility
High Risk Areas
Review
Summary
Section 4: Treating TB Infections
Diagnostic Testing
Induration
False Positive
False Negative
Limitations
Chest X-Rays
Laboratory Tests
A Diagnosis
Initial Treatment Plans
Medication Regimens and Compliance
Directly Observed Therapy
Multidrug-Resistant TB
Active TB Treatment
Health Maintenance Plans
Transfer
Managing
Review
Summary
Section 5: Preventing Tuberculosis
Prevention Interventions
Workplace Guidelines and Requirements
Screening and Testing People in the Organization’s Care
Environmental Factors
Educational Considerations
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
Adam Roesner, BSN has been working with various quality measures optimization since 2013. His experience in program management in both clinical and performance measures allows a unique perspective on the challenge faced by healthcare systems today. Adam has presented trainings on HCAHPS programs for sales forces and executive leadership alike, and has managed various skin health and HCAHPS educational programs and bundles for acute, post-acute, and IDN facilities. Disclosure: Adam Roesner, BSN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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