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The manufacturer’s specifications should be checked to determine whether the radiometer has the appropriate characteristics for wavelength, irradiance measurement and accuracy, based on the ultraviolet C (UVC) source being used (1)
Wavelength range
The radiometer chosen should be able to measure wavelengths of 220–280 nm with a peak response at 254 nm for standard UVC254 low-pressure mercury lamps.
The scenarios in this annex are designed to aid in choosing the most appropriate and cost-effective germicidal ultraviolet light features; that is, features using ultraviolet C (UVC) to create an effective upper-room UVC254 system. The effectiveness of the system depends on room shape and dimensions, type of fixtures available and how occupants will use the space. The three examples given demonstrate how these factors can influence final fixture choices for upper-room UVC (1).
This annex provides sample posters for health education from different countries.
Source: CDC, TB BASICS toolkit.(1)
This register is based on a publication from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (1). It is intended to be used to list the progress of health care workers being screened for tuberculosis (TB). It may also be used to derive performance indicators for screening, initiation of treatment and TB preventive treatment (TPT).
This tuberculosis (TB) infection screening form is based on a publication from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (1). It is intended for screening health care workers periodically for TB. Other health screening (e.g. for diabetes, HIV, hypertension or malnutrition) can be added to this form as needed.
The facility tuberculosis (TB) infection prevention and control (IPC) plan given in this annex is based on a publication from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (1).
This annex is based on a tool produced by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) (1).
Instructions: This tool helps to give an idea of the risk of transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in health care facility or congregate settings. The results should be completed by the infection prevention and control (IPC) focal person and interpreted by the IPC committee. For the Yes/No questions, a Yes answer indicates good tuberculosis (TB) IPC practices. Any pertinent information on No answers is noted in the Comments section below each table.
This annex provides two tables:
Monitoring and evaluation are key factors in the success of a TB IPC intervention because they allow progress to be reviewed and plans to be adapted. In contrast to other TB programme interventions, which focus on patient coverage and outcome, much of the monitoring of TB IPC relies heavily on process indicators relating to the enhancement of facilities and changes in behaviour and practices. Monitoring and evaluation addresses questions such as: Is an IPC committee in place? Is triage being performed? Is equipment for mechanical ventilation in place? Has training been conducted?