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Description
This webinar examines the Kansas TB outbreak—the largest in U.S. history—and the COVID-19 pandemic to highlight workplace risk factors and prevention strategies for tuberculosis, with updates on healthcare settings and emerging risks in other work environments.
Target Audience
This course is designed for allied health professionals, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, resident/fellows, and healthcare professionals working in a public healthcare setting.
Learning Objectives
- Identify TB risk factors in healthcare and other occupational settings
- Summarize current TB prevention, testing, and management guidelines for workers
- Recognize workplace TB exposure protocols and opportunities for cross-sector collaboration