7. Tuberculosis infection control - Virginia Lipke (Switzerland), Max Meis (Netherlands)
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Room: MR 2.61–2.63
Several tools and checklists have been developed to monitor TB infection control implementation since the release of the WHO policy in 2009. Few have been field-tested on a meaningful scale and actually validated. In the meet-the-experts session two ‘IC practitioners’ will discuss the comparative advantages and disadvantages of these tools. A validated and practical tool that has been developed and field-tested in several countries to measure compliance with TB infection control standards will be promoted and discussed. The tool can be used as a stand-alone tool or integrated into a more comprehensive quality-of-care tool or supervision tool. Copies will be available to the attendees.