New york state infection control program

The New York State Department of Health services include Wadsworth Center Services'rapid procedures for identification and drug susceptibility testing on specimens from TB patients; conducting research studies; investigating, developing, and evaluating technical procedures; and, providing consultation and laboratory support to health-care professionals statewide.

Medicaid reimbursement is available for eligible TB patients who receive DOT from local health departments enrolled in the program. New cases of infectious TB should be diagnosed and reported as early as possible in the course of illness so appropriate treatment can be initiated, transmission interrupted, and public health responses promptly initiated. Case Management. TB case management includes assignment of primary responsibility for TB patients to public health staff, systematic regular review of patient progress, and development of plans to address barriers to patient adherence to therapy.

An important component of TB case management is directly observed therapy. Contact Investigation. In contact investigation, persons exposed to someone with infectious TB disease are identified and evaluated for TB disease and latent TB infection. Contacts are at high risk for infection, and if infected recently, are also at high risk for developing TB disease.

Contacts can be given treatment to reduce their risk of developing active TB. Trained health care workers observe TB patients take every dose of the prescribed drugs. DOT is the most effective strategy for ensuring patients take all of their medicine and complete full courses of appropriate therapy. Laboratory Services. Mycobacteriology laboratories confirm the diagnosis in persons with active TB disease and aid in assessing patients' infectiousness and response to TB therapy.

Mandated Training Related to Infection Control Frequently Asked Questions List of Approved Training Providers All dentists, dental hygienists, licensed practical nurses, optometrists, podiatrists, and registered nurses must complete course work or training appropriate to their practice regarding infection control and barrier precautions, including engineering and work controls to prevent the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus HIV and the hepatitis b virus HBV in the course of professional practice, every four years according to Section b of the Education Law.

Choosing a Provider You may choose a training provider that has been approved by either the State Education Department or the Department of Health. Documentation Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Licensed Practical Nurses, Optometrists, Podiatrists and Registered Nurses When you have completed the required coursework or training, the approved provider will give you a Certification of Completion. Instead, keep the certificate in the event that you are required to submit it at a later date.

Physicians, Physician Assistants and Specialist Assistants When you have completed the required coursework or training, the approved provider will give you a Certification of Completion.

It is also recommended that you file a copy with your hospital personnel office or hospital administrator. Hospitals are required to verify completion of coursework prior to credentialing physicians who wish to be affiliated.

If you are NOT affiliated with a hospital, you must submit the Certificate of Completion to the Department of Health at the address above. Please keep a copy for your records.

Kerr Corp, W. ATrain Education Inc. Format: Internet with real-time, online certificates. Formerly known as Continuing Education Online, Inc. CEUFast, Inc. Elite CME, Inc. Hu-Friedy Mfg. Total Compliance Solutions, Inc. Box , Clifton, NJ , Provided for: Dentists and Dental Hygienists. Warm Springs Rd. PESI, Inc.